Just like the original Demon launch, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 got a campaign of cryptic teasers in the lead-up to the reveal. And right from the start, we were all a bit baffled as to why some nightmare-fueled leprechauns were right at the center of them. So we asked Tim Kuniskis, the head of Dodge, what the deal was. Turns out, they really were nightmare-fueled.
Apparently, at some point during the development process and getting close to when it would be time to put together publicity for the car, he had a bad dream centered around leprechauns. And, well, he kinda went with it. He brought it up, and managed to figure out how to connect the Demon 170 with scary leprechauns with the help of the team.
The connections actually make some sense. The car has a kind of evil, mischievous character. It’s made wilder with alcohol (see the teaser with I.V. drip). Leprechauns are often associated with alcohol. Leprechauns are also very fast. And with a reveal right near St. Patrick’s Day, it all makes a bit of sense. Weird sense, but sense nonetheless.
Either way, we’re glad the 170 is here, and we can’t wait to drive one.
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The 1,025 horsepower 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the Dodge brand’s seventh and final “Last Call” special-edition model, was unveiled on March 20, 2023, at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas performance festival at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 reaches 60 miles per hour (mph) in just 1.66 seconds and delivers the highest g-force acceleration of any production car at 2.004 gs.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 delivers 1,025 total horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 945 Ib.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm.
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The quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world — the 1,025 horsepower 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
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On the drag strip, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 receives an NHRA violation letter for running a sub-nine-second quarter-mile without a safety cage or parachute, following in the footsteps of the original Demon, which was also banned from NHRA quarter miles.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the quickest vehicle ever produced in the Dodge brand’s 100-plus-year history and is the first factory production car to run the quarter mile under 9 seconds with a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified 8.91-second ET at 151.17 mph.
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With its 1,025 horsepower (at 6,500 rpm), 945 lb.-ft. (at 4,200 rpm) production HEMI® engine, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 reaches 60 miles per hour (mph) in a blazing 1.66 seconds and features the highest g-force acceleration of any production car at 2.004 gs.
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Dodge is introducing the quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world, the 1,025 horsepower 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
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Additional personalization options for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 will be available through Direct Connection, the Dodge performance parts brand, including a Direct Connection Parachute Mounting System.
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The optional Lacks Enterprises carbon fiber wheels shed weight from the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
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The Dodge brand worked closely over many months with Mickey Thompson Tires to develop applications exclusively for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 that were crucial to the vehicle achieving maximum traction under extreme acceleration.
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
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The Dodge brand’s seventh and final “Last Call” special-edition model, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the quickest vehicle ever produced in the brand’s 100-plus-year history and runs the world’s quickest production car quarter-mile elapsed time (ET).
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
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The Dodge brand worked closely over many months with Mickey Thompson Tires to develop applications exclusively for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 that were crucial to the vehicle achieving maximum traction under extreme acceleration.
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As is true for all 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger models, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 carries a special commemorative underhood “Last Call” plaque.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 delivers on the strength of upgrades to almost every primary engine power component (only the camshaft is untouched) of the 6.2-liter high output supercharged HEMI® engine.
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Unique Demon badging on the 3.0-liter supercharger of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The ultimate Dodge special-edition vehicle delivers 1,025 total horsepower thanks to upgrades to almost every primary engine power component (only the camshaft is untouched) of the 6.2-liter high output supercharged HEMI engine.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 badging reimagines the original Demon badge with a “170”-neck tattoo and a new E-85-representative yellow Demon’s eye, decorating the front side fenders.
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A yellow and red Demon instrument panel badge calls out the four-digit vehicle VIN number.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 carries the Demon 170 logo on the optional premium leather seats.
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Red key fobs only for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 — horsepower output is determined by the percentage of ethanol detected in the fuel.
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Each 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 owner will receive a commemorative Demon decanter set, serialized to the specific owner and vehicle.
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Air/Fuel Ratio gauge, with E-85 gas pump icon, on 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 instrument cluster.
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 instrument cluster, featuring the reimagined Demon logo with a “170”-neck tattoo and a new E-85-representative yellow Demon’s eye.
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Line Lock feature activated in 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 instrument cluster
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 instrument cluster
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The innovative SRT Power Chiller™, a purpose-built production car first for the original Demon, returns to help cool down the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen.
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Drive modes for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 allow the driver to change or customize a full menu of vehicle performance parameters, including the transmission, shift paddles, traction control, suspension and steering.
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The dashboard page of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, allows the driver to access drive modes, SRT Performance Pages and Drag Options.
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Red key fobs only for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen. Horsepower output is determined by the percentage of ethanol detected in the fuel.
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When high ethanol fuel content of more than 65 percent is detected in the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the gas pump cluster icon changes to blue, informing the driver that the Demon 170’s maximum 1,025 horsepower output can be unleashed.
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The Launch Control feature of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a straight line, managing tire slip while launching the vehicle, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen.
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The Line Lock feature of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 enables stationary or rolling smoky burnouts at the touch of a button and warms up the rear tires for racing by locking the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170’s standard Race Cool Down feature provides additional cooling after the engine has been shut down following a run down the strip, as shown on the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen.
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Drag Options for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 deliver information on key drag-specific vehicle functions such as shift lights, SRT Power Chiller, Line Lock, Launch Control with Launch Assist and Race Cooldown.
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TransBrake 2.0 for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, a second-generation version of the first-ever feature that debuted on the original 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, is reborn with patent-pending updates which allow the driver to configure and select from multiple launch-torque profiles to match the engine power delivery to specific track conditions, technology used in competitive drag racing.
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TransBrake 2.0 for the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, a second-generation version of the first-ever feature that debuted on the original 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, is reborn with patent-pending updates which allow the driver to configure and select from multiple launch-torque profiles to match the engine power delivery to specific track conditions, technology used in competitive drag racing.
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Each 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 owner will receive a commemorative Demon decanter set, serialized to the specific owner and vehicle.
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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 delivers on the strength of upgrades to almost every primary engine power component (only the camshaft is untouched) of the 6.2-liter high output supercharged HEMI® engine.
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The Direct Connection logo, hidden within the headlamps of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Direct Connection is the Dodge performance parts brand.
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