Following an extended development delay and an extensive Last Call teaser campaign, the awe-inspiring Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 has finally made its long-awaited debut. Boasting some jaw-dropping specifications, this vehicle is a true engineering marvel that is sure to captivate automobile enthusiasts everywhere.

When running on E85 fuel, the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine generates an astonishing 1,025 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 945 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm. Even on E10 gasoline, the output is still an impressive 900 hp and 810 lb-ft.

The Demon 170 is capable of reaching 60 miles per hour in just 1.66 seconds when operating at its full capacity. It also completes the quarter-mile in an NHRA-certified 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph. According to Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis, it may be necessary to be on a prepped drag strip to achieve these figures.

The Demon 170 is named after two things. First and foremost, it is named after the fact that E85 ethanol is 170 proof. Secondly, it is named after the Dodge Direct Connection Hellephant C170 crate engine, which this model shares some genetic makeup with.

This is not simply a modified Demon. To attain these impressive performance figures, Dodge had to swap out almost the entire driveline. The camshaft is the only major component that carries over from the engine. The supercharger displacement has increased to 3.0 liters from 2.7 liters in the Demon, and the throttle body is now 105 millimeters, compared to the previous model’s 92 mm. Boost has increased to 21.3 psi, up from 15.3 psi in the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody.

The Demon 170 boasts intelligent engine management that can determine the percentage of ethanol present in the gasoline. The system adjusts the fueling and spark timing to optimize the powertrain’s output. There is even an instrument panel display that shows the ethanol percentage. When the figure is over 65 percent, the full 1,025 hp is available.

The transmission remains an eight-speed automatic, and the Demon 170 has an improved TransBrake 2.0. This feature allows the driver to mash the throttle and then pull a shift paddle to launch at the strip. Additionally, a person can tune the torque output in tenth-of-a-second increments to adapt the system for putting the power down in precisely the quickest way.

The Demon 170 has a set of 315/50R17 Mickey Thompson ET Street R drag radials at the rear, which put the power down. In the front, there are skinnier 245/55R18 tires. However, these tires are not effective in wet or cold weather conditions, so Dodge is offering an optional wheel-and-tire package for times when drag radials are not appropriate.

Buyers can significantly reduce the vehicle’s weight by purchasing another optional set of wheels that combine forged aluminum and carbon fiber. With these wheels, the Demon 170 sheds 20.12 pounds at the front and 11.98 pounds at the back compared to a Challenger Redeye Widebody.

The suspension system consists of adaptive Bilstein shocks that raise the rear by 0.39 inches. The Drag Mode setting adjusts the setup to make the front firmer while softening the rear. Compared to a Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody, the 170 also has softer springs and sway bars that improve the weight transfer during a launch.

The Demon 170 has a starting price of $96,666 before the destination fee. Dodge plans to manufacture 3,300 units – 3,000 for the United States and 300 for Canada. However, the final number will depend on production capacity because the company will only make them from July to December 31, 2023.

Dodge will begin taking orders on March 27, 2023. The company will prioritize orders that dealers make at MSRP in an effort to deter markups.

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