The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was engineered with one clear purpose: dominate the drag strip. Built as a limited-production, street-legal drag car, the Demon pushed factory muscle-car performance to levels rarely seen in production vehicles.

Performance

At its core is a heavily modified 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 producing:

• 626 kW (840 hp) on 100+ octane race fuel

• 770 lb-ft (1,044 Nm) of torque

• 0–100 km/h in approximately 2.3 seconds

• Quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds (NHRA certified)

• Top speed around 270 km/h

It uses an 8-speed automatic transmission tuned specifically for drag racing.

Drag-Focused Engineering

The Demon introduced unique drag-specific technology:

• TransBrake system for race launches

• Torque Reserve for optimized boost at launch

• Line Lock for burnout preparation

• After-Run Chiller to cool the supercharger

• Factory-fitted drag radials

It was the first production car capable of lifting the front wheels off the ground under hard acceleration.

Design

The Demon stands out with:

• Widebody fender flares

• Massive hood scoop (Air-Grabber)

• Minimal front passenger and rear seating (optional lightweight setup)

• Demon-specific badging

• 18-inch drag wheels

Every element was designed to maximize straight-line performance.

Interior

The interior was intentionally stripped down to reduce weight:

• Driver seat standard (passenger and rear seats optional at extra cost)

• Performance pages with drag telemetry

• SRT performance steering wheel

• Minimalist trim for weight reduction

Despite its focus, it retained basic comfort and infotainment systems.

Production & Legacy

Only 3,300 units were produced (primarily for the U.S. market), making it highly collectible. The Challenger SRT Demon remains one of the most extreme factory muscle cars ever built.