Dodge Demon Concept

Dodge revived the Demon name in 2007 at the Geneva Auto Show with the Dodge Demon 2 seat roadster. Powered by a 172 horsepower I4 and in the same (size) class as BMW's Z roadsters and Mazda's MX-5 (formerly Miata), the Dodge Demon looks interestingly enough like a production version of their former show car, the Razor. While the possibility of production of the Dodge Demon Concept is still unknown, it is interesting to note the highspeed photo's and the part's bin looting done to create the Demon Concept; it indeed looks extremely producable at a very low cost. If, as stated, the Dodge Demon concept is intended to be a "poor mans Viper", one would expect the price range to top out around the $22,000 mark.

The bodyside of the Dodge Demon main character line flows up and over the front wheel, then drops diagonally to an angular color-keyed vent on the rear fender that directs cooling air to the rear brakes. In similar fashion, the compound rear fender surface curves up and over the rear wheel, sweeping into a broad diagonal plane extending to the taillamp. The resulting muscular fender form projects boldly beyond the main body, underscoring that the Dodge Demon concept is a rear-wheel-drive machine.

The rear surface of the body is divided into three planes with two chamfered outboard planes, dominated by long, tapering trapezoidal taillamps. The taillamps sport translucent red inset lenses that surround LED back-up lamps.

Up front, the signature Dodge crosshair grille is stuffed into an aggressive, menacing, trapezoidal opening that thrusts boldly forward.

Set into elongated angled triangles, the projector headlamps, delineated by bright rings, are set into black chrome bezels, giving the front end mean-looking “eyes” that accentuate the grille opening. Encompassing the upper portions of the front fenders and sporting two recessed air outlets, the Dodge Demon’s hood is hinged at the front, adding a just-for-fun performance-car look and feel.

Featuring an open-spoke design, the wheels are pushed to the corners of the body for a dramatic stance and capable performance. The 19-inch brushed aluminum wheels are set into assertive, asymmetrical openings that reprise the body’s playful combination of curves and planes.

The beltline kicks up at the rear and into the higher deck lid contour, giving the lucky occupants an encapsulated, protective feeling.

In a similar functional manner, the floor console is deliberately not a part of, or attached to, the instrument panel. The console is dominated by the squat ready-at-hand silver and black manual shift knob, and its leather boot is set into a bright trim ring. The wide, brushed aluminum console bezel also incorporates the recessed emergency brake handle, with the window switch gear, softly lit cup holders and 12V power outlet organized into a graphically unified shape. The upper portion of the instrument panel, including the cluster brow, is accented by a stitched seam with contrasting silver thread.

PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.


 * Engine: 2.4L four-cylinder
 * Maximum Power: 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm
 * Maximum Torque: 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
 * Transmission: Six-speed manual
 * Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
 * Overall Length: 156.5 (3974)
 * Overall Width (max. @ body): 68.3 (1736)
 * Overall Height: 51.8 (1315)
 * Wheelbase: 95.6 (2429)
 * Overhang, Front: 30.6 (777)
 * Overhang, Rear: 30.3 (769)
 * Curb Weight (estimated): 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)
 * Tire Size, Front/Rear: 58.7 (1491)
 * Wheel Size: 19 x 8 in.
 * Outer Diameter: 25.2 (640)
 * Exterior Color: Bright Amber Pearl
 * Interior Color: Carbon Black