Introduced in 2008, when Dodge basically revived the nameplate after a 25-year hiatus, the fourth-generation Challenger is the oldest muscle car available in U.S. showrooms and one of the longest running models as of 2017. Using underpinnings that date back to the W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2002-2009), the Challenger managed to survive all these years agains the more modern Mustang and Camaro, redesigned in 2013 and 2015, respectively. But, even though the Challenger is dated compared to its rivals, it can be had with some of the most powerful drivetrains its segment, which is one of the reasons it’s still popular with pony car fans.
One of these engines is the supercharged, 6.2-liter V-8 that pumps no fewer than 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque in the Challenger SRT Hellcat. The impressive output makes the Hellcat the quickest and most powerful factory muscle car ever built. Most gearheads love it and dream about, while others find it rather ludicrous. Well, prepare for something downright insane, as Dodge is preparing Challenger to end all Challengers. It goes by the name SRT Demon and will break cover at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
Confirmed in January 2017, the Demon is pretty much a mystery right now. It’s design isn’t difficult to imagine since it’s based on the Hellcat (also confirmed by teasers and spy shots), but we’re still waiting for hints as to what might lurk under the hood. More details should become available as Dodge launches more teasers, so make sure you stick around for updates. Meanwhile, check out my speculative review below for what we already know about the Demon.
Continue reading to learn more about the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
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