2018 Dodge Hellcat DEMON???

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Corner carver

New vid was just posted by dodge...
Shows off the control arms, but not too sure what they're actually bragging about in this release..

I'm guessing some kind of suspension set up that allows for more weight transfer to the rear of the car during launch.

[Corner carver]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I'm guessing some kind of suspension set up that allows for more weight transfer to the rear of the car during launch.

Ah, makes sense... Probably just drag calibrated dampeners

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[Corner carver]

Originally Posted by JerTM

That awful fender flare look is the new thing. I think they look like someone mass produced a part and convinced it looks good on every car. A wide body should look like an extension of the car, not like you took them off a truck.

There are even Camaros here that are being abused with this chitty look.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479739

Not a fan of this look at all... Totally ruins the design language of the car (looks like an f'ing batmobile)

Speaking of, have you guys seen this? Pretty awesome cross advertising by GM and lego!
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...P15qZiWkoaAU8Q

[JerTM]

Originally Posted by Corner carver

Not a fan of this look at all... Totally ruins the design language of the car (looks like an f'ing batmobile)

Speaking of, have you guys seen this? Pretty awesome cross advertising by GM and lego!
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...P15qZiWkoaAU8Q

They built a big model of it too.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/p...photogrid.html

[Corner carver]

Ok, that is freakin' legit lol!

[flipstyledsm22]

The latest video shows yet again the '757' numbers, giving much speculations that the hp will be 757. I really hope that with all this hype, the hp is MUCH GREATER than that.

With that being said, here's the latest news on the new teaser video: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...rformance-data

Originally Posted by motorauthority

Dodge Demon infotainment system to display performance data

Drivers of the upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon won’t need to bother with aftermarket timing equipment because the car will provide performance data via its Uconnect infotainment system. Drivers will also be able to customize performance settings via the system.

The Demon, a new version of the Challenger more powerful than even the 707-horsepower Hellcat, will debut next month at the 2017 New York auto show, and included in its infotainment system will be what Dodge calls the Performance Pages.
Here, real time info on important performance metrics will be displayed, such as reaction time, g-forces and times for 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and the quarter-mile. Drivers will also be able to get real-time displays for horsepower and torque together with gear change plotting.

The Performance Pages will also display important vitals such as supercharger intercooler coolant temperature, engine oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, intake air temperature, air-fuel ratio, boost pressure and battery voltage.

The Performance Pages will also include a data recorder so that drivers will be able to keep track of their own performance over time and use this to hone their own driving skills. The data recorder also makes it possible for drivers to keep a record of how the car performs during specific track and weather conditions.

Numerous driver-adjustable settings, too

There will also be some level of vehicle customization via the Performance Pages. According to Dodge, the driver will be able to activate a line lock, adjust the rpm for launch control, and adjust the shift program for the shift light indicator. And finally, a driving modes selector will also be included. This will feature Auto (street), Drag and Custom modes. A breakdown of each is provided below:

Auto (street) mode:
• Multiple levels of engine performance
• Three levels of suspension “feel and response”
• Three levels of steering “feel and response”

Drag mode:
• Multiple levels of engine performance
• One level of transmission shifting “speed and firmness”
• One level of traction control
• One level of suspension “feel and response”
• One level of steering “feel and response”

Custom mode:
• Nearly every combination of options available in Auto or Drag can be
configured in the Custom mode. For example, the driver could select
Drag-level engine performance and combine this with
Street-level suspension settings.

Interestingly, the latest teaser image depicts a screenshot from the Performance Pages and includes the figure “7:57.” This is a number we’ve seen in a previous teaser for the Demon and may in fact be an indication of the car’s horsepower rating.

There are five more installments in Dodge’s teaser campaign for the Demon until the car’s April 11 reveal, so you can bet many more upgrades are coming. To keep track of it all, you’ll find our complete coverage at this link. Fans should also visit the website www.ifyouknowyouknow.com to view a countdown to the other videos as well as download some content.

[flipstyledsm22]

New video today and another secret message on the plate. Things are getting more and more spicy... guess some people were right on the tire showing the 815 number... I had thought it was a photoshop job, done by some internet troll.

See below from AutoBlog:

Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2017/03/16/d...ser-23423k23k/

Originally Posted by AutoBlog

The Dodge Demon seems to have a torque problem, if making too much to easily contain can be considered a problem. In order to keep all that twist under control, the Demon has a new torque reserve launch system that works all sorts of engineering black magic to build boost without overloading the rear tires and brakes. That system, combined with the sticky Nittos and the fancy new suspension, should lead to some pretty spectacular 60-foot and 1/4-mile times.

The way the system works is relatively straightforward. A bypass valve on the supercharger closes, "prefilling" the blower. In order to balance revs and torque, the computer can adjust fuel flow and spark on individual cylinders. The torque reserve kicks in when Launch Mode is initiated and the engine is turning at least 1,000 rpm. The goal is to reach peak boost quicker while efficiently putting down power.

The side effect is a distinct exhaust note, which Dodge admits may make it seem like the Demon is broken. That seems to be the root of the "If you know, you know" tagline that the automaker has been using since the first teaser. Those interested can even download a ringtone, which might make it seem like you have a blown-out speaker on your phone. You can get a brief taste in the latest teaser video.



In addition to the new info on the Launch Mode, Dodge released a couple of new teaser images. We briefly glimpsed one of these last week. It's a shot of the Demon's performance pages. The number 757 has appeared before, and all the talk of torque leads us to conclude that this is the Demon's torque output. The number 815 was seen in a separate teaser (shown below), which we feel may be the horsepower rating. If those numbers are correct, that would mean an increase of 108 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque, totally reasonable numbers given all the Demon's modifications.



The license plate photo is another equation or code. This one, 3.9+221=405, is just as cryptic as the others. Look for more news and hints at ifyouknowyouknow.com in the weeks leading to the Demon's reveal.

[Jeffh81]

Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

New video today and another secret message on the plate. Things are getting more and more spicy... guess some people were right on the tire showing the 815 number... I had thought it was a photoshop job, done by some internet troll.

See below from AutoBlog:

Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2017/03/16/d...ser-23423k23k/

815hp 757 torque
221 lb weight loss
405ci engine

[newmoon]

Putting the stopwatch to the video it looks like the 1/8 is in the 6.5 second range maybe a bit faster. This car is the real deal!

[hockeylover86]

Rumors before the Hellcat launch had the engine meeting durability targets tested at 825hp so maybe that will be the output for the Demon.

[JerTM]

So when is the reveal so we don't have to keep hearing about every little speculation?

[imaSSnake]

August I think?

[Bhobbs]

Isn't it next month at New York?

[imaSSnake]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Isn't it next month at New York?

Oh yeah I think you're right