Dodge Demon (concept car)
| Dodge Demon Concept | |
|---|---|
 Dodge Demon Concept at the 2008 Denver Auto Show | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler |
| Production | 2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L GEMA I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in (2,428 mm) |
| Length | 156.5 in (3,975 mm) |
| Width | 68.3 in (1,735 mm) |
| Height | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) (Estimated) |
The Dodge Demon was a concept car made by DaimlerChrysler, designed to be slotted below the Viper for Dodge.[1] It was the first car Dodge car with the "Demon" name since the Dart's Demon fastback model used it in 1970s.[2]
The Demon was first shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, and was considered for production.[3] The materials, construction, and design of the Demon were such that production would be feasible.[4]
It was conceived to compete with cars like the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, and Mazda MX-5.[1]
Technical specifications
- Engine: 2.4 L gasoline World Engine[1]
- Power: 172 hp (128 kW) SAE at 6000 rpm
- Torque: 165 lb⋅ft (224 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm
- Overhang, front: 30.6 in (777 mm)
- Overhang, rear: 30.3 in (769 mm)
- Curb weight (estimated): 2600 lb (1179 kg)
- Tire size, front/rear: 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Wheel size: 19 x 8 in
- Outer diameter: 25.2 in (640 mm)
References
- ^ a b c Pappas, Thanos (11 November 2019). "Design Review: Dodge Demon (2007)". drive.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (30 August 2017). "2007 Dodge Demon: Concept We Forgot". motor1.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Roth, Dan (13 January 2008). "Wrong-Wheel-Drive! Dodge Demon to use Chery platform". autoblog. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Raynal, Wes (25 June 2007). "Dodge Demon Concept: Viper Jr. could be just what Dodge needs". autoweek.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.