Dodge have kept their word as they are offering the
new Challenger SRT Demon from well under US$ 100,000, on the US market. Prices for the devilish straight-line monster
start from US$ 84,995, including the US$ 1,700 gas guzzler tax, but before taking it
home, you will also have to pay an additional US$ 1,095 as a destination charge.
Those looking for just a bit more can spec their Dodge
Challenger SRT Demon with a few optional features that can be had from just US$ 1
(MSRP) each. These include the front passenger seat, rear seat available in
leather or cloth, trunk carpet kit, and the marketed Demon Crate and
performance parts, which the FCA-owned brand says they are valued at US$ 6,140.
The latter upgrade will unleash the muscle car's
full potential at the drag strip, allowing the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8
engine to produce 840 horses and 1,044 Nm of torque.
Bringing the Demon's final price close to the US$ 100k
mark isn’t hard, as the automaker also offers a bunch of optional features,
such as the Leather Front Seat Group, with its Laguna leather and Alcantara
suede covered seats, front passenger seat, heated and ventilated leather front
seats, heated steering wheel, bright pedals, power tilt/telescoping steering
column, and premium floor mats for US$ 1,595.
Paying another US$ 995 will unlock the Comfort Audio
Group, which brings a front passenger cloth seat, premium floor mats, bright
pedals, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system, with a 900W amplifier, two
subwoofers and 18 speakers. For US$ 2,495, Dodge can throw in the Comfort Group,
which combines both the aforementioned packages, while those who must have a
sunroof will have to pay an extra US$ 4,995.
The Black Satin Graphics Package, which brings a
choice of 15 exterior colors, including the satin black painted hood, roof, and
decklid, costs US$ 3,495, while the Black Satin Hood alone will set you back for US$ 1,995. Customers can also pay extra to have their names attached to the Demon
Crates.
Dodge will start producing the 2018 Challenger SRT
Demon later this summer at the Brampton assembly plant. 3,000 units are
destined for the United States, and 300 for Canada, all of them covered by a
3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain
coverage.
The first cars will arrive at dealers starting this
fall.