Dodge Demon Concept
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The Dodge Demon ğ
concept
made by DaimlerChrysler
and designed to replace the now discontinued Viper
in future line-ups. The Demon was first shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, and is being considered for productionhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/wrong-wheel-drive-dodge-demon-to-use-chery-platform/. It was conceived to compete with cars like the Pontiac Solstice
, Saturn Sky
, and Mazda Miata.
.
Unlike many other concept cars, the materials and construction design of the Demon are such that production is feasible.
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concept
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
made by DaimlerChrysler
DaimlerChrysler
Daimler AG is a German car corporation. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. In addition to automobiles, Daimler manufactures buses and provides financial services through its Daimler Financial Services arm...
and designed to replace the now discontinued Viper
Dodge Viper
The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January...
in future line-ups. The Demon was first shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, and is being considered for productionhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/wrong-wheel-drive-dodge-demon-to-use-chery-platform/. It was conceived to compete with cars like the Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac Solstice
The Pontiac Solstice is a small sports car from the Pontiac division of General Motors. Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, the Solstice roadster began production in Wilmington, Delaware, starting in mid-2005 for the 2006 model year. The exterior styling of the...
, Saturn Sky
Saturn Sky
The Saturn Sky was the only roadster from the Saturn marque of American automaker General Motors, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice and Opel GT...
, and Mazda Miata.
Engine and Design
The Demon has a 2.4 L DOHC gasoline I4 engine with normal aspiration. The engine produces around 172 hp and 165 lbft. The car is equipped with a standard 6-speed manual transmissionManual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
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Unlike many other concept cars, the materials and construction design of the Demon are such that production is feasible.
Technical specifications
- Engine: 2.4 L gasoline World EngineGlobal Engine Manufacturing AllianceThe Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance LLC, or GEMA, is a manufacturing arm of Global Engine Alliance LLC, which was a joint venture of Chrysler, Mitsubishi Motors, and Hyundai Motor Company for developing a line of shared engines...
- Power: 172 hp SAE @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 165 lbft @ 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 lb (1179 kg)
- Tire Size, Front/Rear: 58.7 (1491)
- Wheel Size: 19 x 8 in
- Outer Diameter: 25.2 (640)