The Demon is old news if these rumors are true.
FCA US LLC- Dodge is apparently looking at an E85-ready Dodge Challenger with over 900 hp.
- The Dodge Hellcat engine is nearing the end of its lifecycle, which could mean a final edition is coming.
- The previously most powerful Dodge Challenger SRT Demon made 840 hp.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was the most absurd car to roll out of a Dodge workshop since the altered wheelbase cars of the 1960s—only, this machine was headed straight to the streets. The folks over at Mopar Insiders have caught wind that the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon might get knocked from its throne by a over-900-hp Challenger. This speculative Challenger is expected to follow the Demon’s footsteps and run on something besides normal pump gas—more specifically, on E85.
The roughly 85 percent ethanol blend is a popular modification for enthusiasts chasing a lot of octane for a relatively low price tag. This blend of ethanol and gasoline has a few properties that make it a popular fuel, namely its octane rating and its cooling effect. Of course, there are a few downsides that Dodge engineers are probably facing, like hygroscopic nature and the loose regulations surrounding the fuel.
This kind of high-horsepower Challenger would make for a fitting send-off to the beloved Hellcat engine and current Challenger shell. Dodge is looking to phase out the beloved, supercharged V8 as it rolls out its electric muscle car.
It’s worth noting that this is still speculation. That said, there are aftermarket solutions to bring your base Challenger Hellcat up to Demon levels of horsepower, so the powers at Dodge likely have the resources to do something similar. Of course, if Dodge unleashes a 900+ hp Challenger, it will probably have more than just a handful of engine upgrades.
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