Dodge simply put an exclamation mark on the tip of its gas-powered muscle automotive period.

On Tuesday, the corporate that introduced you the Hellcat and Demon one-upped itself with the reveal of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. That is the seventh and remaining “Final Name” particular version mannequin earlier than it’s lights out for this period.

Manufacturing will start this summer season and every Demon 170 will price $100,361, together with a $1,595 vacation spot cost and a $2,100 fuel guzzler cost. The MSRP is a devilish $96,666.

Demon 170 efficiency numbers

The Demon 170 cranks all the things to 11. Peak output on E85 is rated at 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque. Filling the tank with premium gas (E10) drops energy output to 900 hp and 810 lb-ft. It might probably additionally run on any mixture of the 2 because the electronics routinely decide the share of ethanol within the gas and recalibrate the engine to run accordingly. The Demon 170’s identify is a riff on the 170-proof ranking of E85 gas. The Hellephant C170 crate engine carries its identify for a similar motive.

Dodge mentioned the Demon 170 launch from 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds and pull 2.0 g off the road on a prepped floor with rollout. On a non-prepped dragstrip it should nonetheless make the 0-60 mph run in lower than 2.0 seconds, although Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis famous it received’t run that on a avenue.

It rips via the quarter mile in an NHRA-certified 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph, and its 60-foot time is 1.20 seconds.

The Dodge Demon 170 is the quickest accelerating and quickest manufacturing automotive cash should purchase.

As a reference level, the Demon had 840 hp and 770 lb-ft of torque on E85, ran the quarter mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, pulled 1.8 g throughout acceleration, and posted a 0-60 mph time of two.3 seconds.

The NHRA already gave the Demon 170 a violation letter for its potential to run a sub-nine-second quarter mile. As quickly because it dips beneath 10 seconds it wants a security cage and when it eclipses 9 seconds it wants a parachute, each of which may end up in a ban till these objects are added.

The Demon 170 powertrain

Dodge started creating the Demon 170 as a modified Challenger Demon however with the purpose of four-figure horsepower. Kuniskis mentioned the staff ended up changing way over initially supposed as a result of engines stored blowing up. The one inner items of the engine nonetheless shared with the Demon are the camshaft, valve springs, and lifters.

The Demon’s 6.2-liter V-8’s cast-iron block needed to be modified for Demon 170 obligation with studs for larger clamping power for the heads to allow larger cylinder pressures. Engineers swapped out the Demon’s 2.8-liter supercharger for a 3.0-liter supercharger huffing 21.3 psi. A modified model of the Hellephant’s supercharger, it is fed by a brand new 105 mm throttle physique and hooked to a 3.02-inch pulley. New studs maintain the cylinder heads to supply extra clamping power. The cylinder heads are rated at 2,500 psi on E85. That’s about 25% larger than the Demon on race fuel and 50% greater than a Hellcat Crimson Eye. The engine additionally options new pistons, rods, nitride-coated consumption valves, valve guides, cranks, billet important caps, spark plugs, and an upgraded crank damper.

The Energy Chiller system SRT developed for the Demon carries over to the Demon 170. The system reduces induction air temps by as much as 45 levels by diverting the air con system to chill the supercharger’s intercooler each earlier than and after a run down the dragstrip.

The gas rail and injector system was upgraded to deal with the change to E85 functionality. The system flows 25% extra gas via injectors that circulation at as much as 164 gallons per hour. “You may drain the tank in 5.75 minutes,” Kuniskis mentioned.

The Demon’s 8-speed automated transmission has an up to date output flange to accommodate a bigger diameter prop shaft that’s 30% stronger than the Demon’s. It hooks to a 240 mm rear differential and a bigger CV joint with revised geometry housing. That rear differential is now strain solid as a substitute of circulation solid, which makes it 50% stronger than the Demon’s rear differential. New 43-spline rear half shafts had been swapped in with bigger internal connecting splines to make sure issues didn’t snap below the torque throughout a launch.

Kuniskis famous the Demon’s TransBrake was a difficult piece of {hardware} and the staff redesigned the system dubbing it model 2.0 for its improved person interface. The automotive’s electronics also can work with the TransBrake to dial again torque a sure share in tenth-of-a-second intervals to assist the tires grip; this works all the best way down the monitor to forestall tire slip between gears. The TransBrake now permits customers to pick out from varied launch profiles to match the engine energy supply for the monitor and situations. There’s additionally a reminiscence perform enabling drivers to retailer their dialed-in launch and shift settings for the grip of assorted surfaces. The system allows the TransBrake to extend the engine throttle as much as 2,350 rpm. Line Lock, Launch Management, and Launch Help capabilities all carry over from the Demon.

Demon 170’s suspension

The Demon’s suspension has been electronically and mechanically recalibrated for Demon 170 obligation. The Demon might pop a wheelie then slam the entrance finish again all the way down to earth, however the Demon 170 skips the slamming again to earth step. The suspension’s new tune leads to the entrance finish lifting up slower, which gives the automotive extra power to maneuver ahead. The rear suspension is 50% firmer than the Demon’s to assist jam the tires into the monitor and make them wrinkle as they hook.

Adaptive Bilstein shocks stay, however they characteristic a Demon 170-specific valve tune, which will increase rear trip top by 0.4 inch and restricts rear jounce journey by 0.7 inch. Each of those adjustments had been made to make sure the large Mickey Thompsons cleared within the rear.

Rear suspension camber was revised to extend the contact patch below load. The entrance springs had been softened by 35% up entrance and 28% within the rear, whereas the entrance and rear sway bars are softer by 75% and 44%, respectively over a Hellcat Redeye Widebody.

The Demon 170 rolls on staggered tires. Smaller 18×8-inch wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson 245/55 ET Avenue tires are mounted up entrance, and rear options 17×11-inch wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson P315/50R ET Avenue R drag radials. Dodge labored with Mickey Thompsonto make sure the rear tires have added grooves to assist with on-street efficiency.

The wheel and tire setup is street-legal, so the automotive might be pushed from the storage to the drag strip, run down the monitor, then pushed house. No entrance runners are wanted, and no tire and wheel swapping is important on the monitor.

Kuniskis famous these tires shouldn’t be used within the chilly, rain, or with any moisture on the bottom. Dodge would require patrons to signal a notarized doc acknowledging they perceive this security element.

How a lot does the Demon 170 weigh?

Kuniskis mentioned the Demon 170 is a smidge heavier than the Demon, even with the non-obligatory two-piece carbon fiber wheels. The supercharger provides one other 5 kilos, the throttle physique provides about 1 pound, and all-in the Demon 170’s about 25 kilos heavier than the unique Demon.

For reference, the Demon was initially mentioned to weigh 4,250 kilos, which places the Demon 170 at about 4,275 kilos.

What does the Demon 170 appear like?

At a look you would possibly assume the Demon 170 is a Demon. However look nearer.

The rear fender flares stay however the fronts had been dropped. Eradicating the entrance flares and dropping the entrance wheels from 315s to 245s saved 16 kilos of weight.

However the Demon 170 shares its physique panels with different widebody Hellcats and the Demon. It additionally options the Demon’s air catcher hood.

The Demon badge on the entrance fenders has a 170 on the emblem in addition to a yellow eye to characterize the E85 functionality.

Inside, the Demon 170 is commonplace Challenger SRT fare however with seating for one. To drop weight, there’s no entrance passenger seat, no rear seat, no trunk carpet, no sound insulation, and no trunk gentle. The radio has solely two audio system, and Dodge outfits the automotive with Demon 170-specific gauge cluster screens and a Demon 170 sprint plaque.

Demon 170 choices

Dodge will supply no $1 choices like with the Demon and no Demon Crate possibility both. Kuniskis made a degree to say there might be no low cost choices.

A premium inside bundle will add heated and ventilated leather-based entrance seats, a leather-covered again seat, and an 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The rear seat might be deleted with this bundle.

A sunroof is a $10,000 possibility. “You need a sunroof, you’re going to pay,” Kuniskis mentioned.

Via Dodge’s Direct Connection program Demon 170 patrons can possibility a parachute and a roll cage, each of which might guarantee their vehicles are authorized within the eyes of the NHRA to run within the 8s. A CO2 bottle might be an possibility via Direct Connection.

For Hellcat or Demon homeowners seeking to improve their vehicles, Dodge will promote the Demon 170’s rear cradle, driveshaft, throttle physique, and numerous different bits via the Direct Connection efficiency elements program.

A trick set of two-piece carbon-fiber wheels from Lacks Enterprises might be on the choices order sheet. Patrons who tick this field will shave 11.98 kilos off the rear finish and 20.12 kilos off the entrance finish in comparison with a Hellcat Redeye Widebody working inventory 315s.

As a result of no Demon 170 crate is accessible, Dodge is giving each Demon 170 purchaser a customized Demon-styled decanter with their identify and automobile VIN engraved onto it, Demon-badged coasters and whiskey cubes, rocks glasses, a Demon 170 supercharger badge cowl, a VIN plate, and a Demon 170 illustration.

Easy methods to order a Demon 170

Utilizing Dodge’s Horsepower Locator instrument, patrons looking for the Demon 170 can find which dealerships can have allocations and verify their pricing.

Orders might be taken starting March 27 with order books closing on Could 15.

Dodge received’t stop dealerships from marking up the Demon 170, however orders at MSRP will obtain precedence construct slots.

Any Demon proprietor who secures a Demon 170 construct slot might be supplied the chance to match their automotive’s VINs.

What number of Demon 170s might be made?

Kuniskis mentioned Dodge goals to construct 3,000 Demon 170s for the U.S. and 300 for Canada, which was the identical quantity produced for the Demon.

However the government rapidly famous he isn’t certain if Dodge will have the ability to produce these numbers. Between down time on the plant, elements shortages, and different points, the staff expects to initially put out an allocation of possibly 2,500 or 2,700 and go from there. As soon as Dec. 31 rolls round manufacturing stops whatever the variety of Demon 170s constructed.

Every Demon will include Dodge’s commonplace 3-year/36,000-mile guarantee.