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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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Just watched the Dodge Demon live reveal..
0-60, 2.3.... 9.65@140...... 840Hp.
don't think my stage 2 E Force Z51 has got a chance..lol

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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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It does if it is on a track with turns...

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It does if it is on a track with turns...
I doubt it. The demon is basically a full on track car. It's wing is larger than a Airbus wing. $135k race ready beast. The soon to be released ZR1 would be a better match and probably a better all around car. I saw the demon review on MotorWeek.
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:20 PM
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Strictly a drag car, wont be able to corner at all.
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Nice!! I cant wait to run one..
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Originally Posted by BJ67
Strictly a drag car, wont be able to corner at all.
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Who cares. I don't want a Dodge. ; )
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrc100
I doubt it. The demon is basically a full on track car. It's wing is larger than a Airbus wing. $135k race ready beast. The soon to be released ZR1 would be a better match and probably a better all around car. I saw the demon review on MotorWeek.
My mistake. I was thinking of the ACR Viper VooDoo.

Agreed that the Challenger is best for shortening straightlines
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:09 PM
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Get back to me when one of these can take a Z06 around Milford.
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by torch-red-z06
who cares. I don't want a dodge. ; )

x2......
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:51 PM
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840hp and 8400lbs

It's definitely the car to get if you're a commute racer.
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I'd rather have my Corvette, yes, but I like and respect that Demon.
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I agree with you guys....I don't want a Dodge-no matter how much horsepower there is. The C7 is MUCH better looking!
Old Apr 11, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
I agree with you guys....I don't want a Dodge-no matter how much horsepower there is. The C7 is MUCH better looking!
I actually dig the flared fenders they added to the demon, the Hellcat needed some fender flares for sure. It looks good to me, "Classic Good" but not sporty
Old Apr 12, 2017 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by angryBits
840hp and 8400lbs

It's definitely the car to get if you're a commute racer.
True that....i commute in my z everyday and yeah its cool as hell but i envy the camaro and stang, hellcat guys. Now at least the c7 guys can have automatics in their z's.
With the coffee, traffic on inclines with tailgators and all that shifting gets old!
Im sure we will see the Demons around despite the price. Hope GM and ford both step up the power war and the US cars can bury the eurotrash in bragging rights once and for all.
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They are only making it for one year and there supposedly will only be 3000 of them. I like it, but scares me that it could be faster than me.. :|
Old Apr 12, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Muscle car vs. sports car. I'll take the vette.

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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 10:01 AM
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The thing is you'll never see one run. NHRA has already said they are outlawed on their strips, too fast. Will require LOTS of safety gear (there goes the weight savings). It'll be a garage queen, shows up at cars and coffee, that's about it.
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COPO Camaro is what you need, you just have to figure out how to license one!
Old Apr 12, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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I just read about the Challenger/Demon.Dial it in to # 3 and you get 1,023 HP.But it has to have 100 octane gas to get there.I didn't see the race times.But with that much HP it's going
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