Dodge Demon Concept

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:02 pm

Congrats to Dodge and the boys at DaimlerChrysler for keeping the Dodge Demon Concept completely under wraps until now. As of 12:01AM on 2/12, however, the embargo has lifted and we're allowed to tell you about this Dodge-branded MX-5 killa destined to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It's no accident that we've invoked the Mazda MX-5 so quickly as a comparison for the Demon Concept, as Dodge freely admits the Japanese roadster was its benchmark when designing the car. The Demon is a smidge shorter than the MX-5, though a bit wider, taller and heavier. Unlike the concept's shown by DaimlerChrysler so far this autoshow season like the Chrysler Nassau and Jeep Trailhawk, the Demon Concept has been built from the ground up and uses no existing platform. It does, however, use one of DCX's existing engines – the 2.4L four-cylinder World Engine that sends 172 horsepower and 165 ft-lbs. of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Dodge officials tell us a number of engines could be used in the Demon, including the 1.8 or 2.0L World Engine. A 300-hp motor, probably the one that powers the Caliber SRT-4, was also spoken of when we were initially introduced to the Demon by DCX

Keith Vail · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:27 pm

Hmm. Looks interesting. It turned out a bit better looking than I thought it might.

Donnie Barnes · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:47 pm

Way better looking than a Solstice, about on par with a Sky, IMHO. Not bad. I fear the "heavier" thing, though.

--Donnie

Chuck Frank · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:10 pm

Looks good from every angle except the front. The grill looks like something off a truck, makes the headlights look to small.
I'd be more concerned about the 6 speed than the weight.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:40 pm

The weight is 2600 lbs.

Full stats have been published now

Keith Vail · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:45 pm

The key to that car will be one if the 6 speed lets you get up to the upper 50 mph range in 2nd and will Dodge equip the car with a wide enough wheel to compete with the Sol/Sky.

Edit: Could you post the link to where the specs are published. I did a search and can't find anything. TIA.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:01 pm

Engine: 2.4-liter petrol World Engine
Maximum Power: 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Overall Length: 156.5 (3974)
Overall Width (max. @ body): 68.3 (1736)
Overall Height: 51.8 (1315)
Wheelbase: 95.6 (2429)
Overhang, Front: 30.6 (777)
Overhang, Rear: 30.3 (769)
Curb Weight (estimated): 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)
Tire Size, Front/Rear: 58.7 (1491)
Wheel Size: 19 x 8 in.
Outer Diameter: 25.2 (640)
Exterior Color: Bright Amber Pearl
Interior Color: Carbon Black

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:03 pm

That looks damn good to me... except for the 19x8 wheels... - AB

Donnie Barnes · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:00 pm

The two smallest Hoosier choices in 19" are 235 and 295. I'd bet you're not getting that 295 on an 8" rim.

Oh, and "full" specs would include gear ratios.

--Donnie

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:11 pm

Donnie Barnes wrote:

Oh, and "full" specs would include gear ratios.

--Donnie

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