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2018 Dodge Challenger Demon vs Hellcat: Differences side-by-side

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is already one powerful, crazy beast, but the Demon goes 11 steps further. See the differences in this photo comparison.

Demon
Hellcat
The Demon is 3.5 inches (89mm) wider than other Challenger models, and has massive wheel arch flares to cover the car's wider track and wider wheels.
Demon
Hellcat
The Challenger already looked the goods as a muscle car, but the Demon really takes it to the next level with the flares, wide wheels and giant bonnet scoop.
Demon
Hellcat
For the road, the Demon has crazy wide 315/40 Nitto NT05R tyres with 18-inch alloy wheels. They are 12.6 inches (320mm) wide, and have a 15 percent larger contact patch and twice the grip of the Hellcat's tyres.
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon can be fitted with narrow front tyres for the drag strip.
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon is available as single seater, although buyers can option the car up with a front passenger seat, or both a front passenger seat and a rear bench. The Challenger Hellcat has four seats as standard. The stripped out Demon weighs around 200 lb (90kg) less than the Hellcat.
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon's engine is based on the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 from the Hellcat, but it now produces 808hp (603kW) and 770 lb-ft (1,044Nm). If you use 100 octane fuel, power jumps to 840hp (626kW). The Hellcat has a mere 707hp (527kW) and 650 lb-ft (881Nm) to its name.
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon has a new driver's side Air-Catcher headlight, as well as a larger supercharger (2.7L vs 2.4), more boost pressure (14.5psi vs 11.6), a high rev limit (6,500rpm vs 6,200rpm), and two two-stage fuel pumps (not one).
Demon
Hellcat
Guinness World Records has confirmed the Demon is the first production car with front-wheel lift at launch. The wheelie takes place over a distance of 2.92ft (890mm). Despite the Demon being seemingly built for the drag strip, it's been banned by the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association).
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon's 0-60mph time is 2.3 seconds, and it can complete the quarter mile (400m) in 9.65s at 140mph (225km/h).
Demon
Hellcat
Just 3,000 Demons will be made for the US, and 300 for Canada. Sales begin in the northern autumn of 2017.
Demon
Hellcat
The Demon's AirGrabber hood scoop covers 45.2 square inches (292 sq cm), and is said to be the world's largest functional bonnet scoop on a production car.

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon



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