Strength brings along essential enhancements. The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 emerges as a mighty 1,000-horsepower brute, tearing down the track in less than nine seconds requires added accessories, which Dodge will soon offer via its Direct Connection parts lineup. These extras include a parachute attachment system, a harness bar, a package featuring street wheels and tires, and an insert that substitutes the rear seat with carbon fiber.
The parachute might seem unnecessary, but according to the National Hot Rod Association, it’s indispensable. Any vehicle built post-2014 that completes a quarter mile in under nine seconds necessitates one. The compliance of the harness bar, utilized for securing a harness, with NHRA’s safety cage terms remains uncertain. We’ve made contact with Dodge for clarification. Should it satisfy the NHRA requirements, you’ll have the option to partake in NHRA drag races using off-the-shelf components from Direct Connection. Otherwise, finding a skilled fabricator might become necessary. Both a cage and a chute are mandatory for legal racing under NHRA regulations. In its current state, the Demon 170 is prohibited on NHRA drag strips.
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The street wheel and tire set becomes a requirement as the tires enabling the Demon’s 0-60 mph dash in 1.66 seconds aren’t suitable for daily driving. With their slick traction-focused design, driving on them in wet conditions could lead to hazardous situations. Dodge will include alternative wheels with the new standard tires to facilitate adjustments in the car’s handling. Nonetheless, the vehicle’s acceleration will notably decrease with the street tire configuration.
Dodge already provides various Direct Connection enhancements for other Challenger models, primarily focusing on engine performance components like supercharger pulleys, cold-air intakes, and tuning software. While the Demon 170 doesn’t require the extensive modifications of its predecessor to reach its optimized state, these parts pay homage to that legacy.
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Further details regarding the availability and pricing of factory performance parts for the Demon 170 will be disclosed by Dodge soon. The production of this exceptional Challenger model will be restricted to 3,000 units in the U.S. and 300 in Canada.
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