2018 Dodge Challenger Demon

The Dodge Challenger was born in 1970 as a pony car segment contender, as well as a muscle car when endowed with larger V8 engines. It would run from 1970 to 1983 across two generations before taking a twenty-five-year hiatus before rebirth. The third-generation Challenger that debuted in 2008 is still going strong and has spawned many special editions. This 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is just one of those; as the name suggests, it packs a mighty punch. Only 3,300 SRT Demons were made, and this car is the only reported example sporting the color combo that you'll read about shortly. With just 12,200 miles, why not take this drag missile home? It can also be your daily driver if desired, as it has the necessary creature comforts and tech toys.

Exterior and Interior

Yes, we said it's practical and can be driven daily, but don't expect Q-car looks on the outside. First and foremost, this 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is a performance machine and looks the part. Once you've got over its stunning F8 Green exterior paint, you'll start looking at things like the illuminated Air Catcher headlamps, the Painted Black Satin Graphics Package, the Demon Air Grabber hood, and the widebody fender flares. Right beneath these, you'll discover Demon-branded Nitto drag radial tires mounted on a set of black 18-inch alloys. These sticky tires measure 315/40 at the rear, ready to catapult you off the line at will. Open the door to enter the Black with Demonic Red interior, and things look calm, almost friendly. There's seating for four, and the Challenger's longer body means that adults can actually fit in the rear seats. Whether they'll like to be there when you deploy the demon under the hood is another question. There's the Customer Preferred Package 26M, luxury front and rear floor mats, the Demon Vehicle Storage Package, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Android Auto, climate control, a Harman/Kardon speaker system, and a Wildwheel Alcantara steering wheel.

Engine

Now for the truly tasty bits on this 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Under the Demon Air Grabber hood lies a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that can deploy 840hp when fed 100-octane gas. It'll still make 808hp on 91-octane. There are two key fobs; the black one is for regular driving and gives you a nice 500hp to play with. Choose the red one, and you unlock the full power. Launch assist ensures perfect starts every time, making the official zero to sixty time of 2.3 seconds very attainable to everyone. The top speed is over 200mph, and a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties. There's also a neat feature called TransBrake that holds the car stationary while selecting first and second gears simultaneously. This helps build hydraulic pressure, catapulting you off the line with maximum force.