REVEALED: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Last Call

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the final version of Dodge’s Last Call combustion muscle cars, and it offers a tremendous amount of horsepower, a devil-may-care attitude, and almost complete indifference toward handling. With a claimed ability to achieve a 1.66-second 0-60 time and an 8.91-second quarter-mile at 151.2 mph on a prepped dragstrip, it is among the quickest production cars ever built, at any price. However, it relies solely on its rear tires to deliver its 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque. This article explores the technical features of the Demon 170, including its power source, fuel options, acceleration performance, and handling.

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An Insane Supercharged V-8

The Demon 170 features a new engine that is not simply a modified Challenger Hellcat or an upgraded version of the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. The car’s 6.2-liter V-8 needs only a tank full of E85, an ethanol-rich fuel that costs less than premium unleaded and is easily found at gas stations across the country, to deliver its full 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque. The new engine includes new pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, crank bearings, and billet main caps, and the cylinder-head bolts have been replaced with studs to cope with the immense pressure in the combustion chambers. The Demon 170’s fuel tank drains in less than seven minutes of full-throttle driving.

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Is The Demon 170 Really That Fast?

The Demon 170’s acceleration performance can only be matched under the best possible circumstances, requiring a meticulously prepped track, perfect air, and a driver who has mastered the art of launching the car. While Dodge claims a 1.66-second 0-60 time and an 8.91-second quarter-mile at 151.2 mph, these numbers were achieved on a dragstrip prepped with VHT, which improves grip. On an unprepared surface, the 0-60 time will likely be in the low two-second range, and the quarter-mile result will be firmly in the nines.

Getting All That Power To The Ground

The Dodge Demon 170 has a revised suspension designed to transfer weight rearward more quickly, allowing for faster weight transfer instead of wasting time as the nose rises. The car has a few new tools to help drivers tame the beast, including a reworked transmission-brake launch procedure that allows the driver to flat-foot the throttle in the starting box. If the tires spin on launch, the driver can use the Demon’s infotainment system to dial in a custom torque curve for the first 1.6 seconds of subsequent runs. There are also settings to soften the shifts from first gear to second and second to third if the tires are breaking loose during gear changes.

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How Many Demon 170s Are Dodge Going To Build?

Kuniskis has expressed his desire to match the production run from 2018, which saw 3,000 Demons built for U.S. customers and 300 for Canadians, but he has not officially committed to this number. During a meeting, someone in the back of the room shouted out “2,500!” The Demon will be built at the Brampton, Ontario plant, which will stop producing Challengers at the end of the year. The Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at DodgeGarage.com is now sharing Demon 170 dealer allocations, and orders can be placed starting on March 27. Dodge hopes to prioritize production for customers who pay MSRP and repeat buyers who already have a 2018 Demon in their garage. Other potential buyers may need to negotiate with dealers to acquire a Demon 170.

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is an incredible car that offers an obscene amount of horsepower and is not for the faint of heart. The car leans heavily into E85 as a branding theme, and Dodge’s 0-60 and quarter-mile claims can only be matched under the best possible circumstances. While it may not be the most practical car, the Demon 170 is the perfect car for someone looking for a fast, powerful, and exciting ride.