: Dodge Demon (possibly old news for you?)
phord_phocus86 07-27-2007, 12:05 PM I was just over at CVS and saw this on the cover of a Motor Trend(?) I read the article and as much as the article warned readers it probly wont see production [bawling] the writer made it very clear that it would be a very good decision to get these on the lots ASAP.
From the sounds of the article it would beat win over the miata and beat the hell out of GM's roadsters.
The pictures are what reeled me into to reading it but the writer did a great job of getting me excited about this car. And IF this ever does come into production yesterday's announcement of lifetime warenty...[clap]
http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/763/763833/dodge-demon-20070212041305604.jpg
http://www.thetorquereport.com/dodge_demon_fr-thumb.jpg
http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/763/763833/dodge-demon-20070212041305010.jpg
scalderon 07-27-2007, 12:27 PM its like s2000, 350z, and dodge thrown together...still nice to look at though
focusonthefocus 07-27-2007, 12:37 PM Yep, read about this in Grassroots.
MattZX3 07-27-2007, 12:51 PM reminds me of the copperhead concept car
i wish they would have made this too...
http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/dodge/copperhead_1.jpg
Detonator 07-27-2007, 12:55 PM the demon is a really good looking car.
jrgtrain 07-27-2007, 01:14 PM Nice car. I think the rear could use a little work but all in all, very sexy and very tough looking.
CrazyMatt 07-27-2007, 01:15 PM Looks awesome.
1sloho 07-27-2007, 01:23 PM yeah...didnt they call that the vipers lil brother? not a bad lookin car.
1stTimeFocus00 07-27-2007, 01:30 PM dang that looks hot
DrkKnight614 07-27-2007, 01:52 PM Dodge is aiming at a powerplant similar to the mx5s within the 170hp range, and rwd...no idea if its a 6 speed or a 5 speed. But, Dodge is aiming for a 15k starting price tag as well...if they do it good for them these things will sell like hot cakes.
stivo 07-27-2007, 02:03 PM I'm guessing the build quality will be as shabby as all the other Dodge vehicles though. Looks nice on the outside... cheapnis on the inside.
pspringe 07-27-2007, 02:11 PM From last year on, all manuals from Chrysler will be 6 speed.
phord_phocus86 07-27-2007, 02:11 PM Dodge is aiming at a powerplant similar to the mx5s within the 170hp range, and rwd...no idea if its a 6 speed or a 5 speed. But, Dodge is aiming for a 15k starting price tag as well...if they do it good for them these things will sell like hot cakes.
the Demon has the same gear box as the Crossfire (6 Speed)
i don't remeber exactly so i may eb wrong but the Demon they tested had a 170hp 2.3L 4Cyl. (i think dont quote me)
SVT Robzor 07-27-2007, 02:41 PM I like the Demon - the rear wheel arches and the weird sloping back profile is kinda, yeah, wierd, however, the preliminary reports from the press are good, the numbers are good, and once upon a time Dodge was making sport contacts that were worth a damn (Shelby Dodges, ACR Neon), so they could, potentially, possibly, pull this off...
jboylan 07-27-2007, 03:20 PM There was an article a while back in Automobile Magazine (I think, I was reading it in some doctor's office) where they actually test drove one of the prototypes, and they couldn't stop raving about it. The inside is a little bland for my taste (it is a prototype, so who knows what it will end up like), but other than that I thinks its pretty badass..
ottergt 07-27-2007, 04:54 PM Not a bad looking ride, but it's still a Dodge. Of course, at least they are considering building it.
scalderon 07-27-2007, 05:00 PM maybe FORD will make something other than the Fiesta to compete with them in that price range
focusonthefocus 07-27-2007, 05:14 PM It's doubtful scalderon. I don't think Mazda would sit by and watch Ford try to take sales away from the MX-5.
pspringe 07-27-2007, 06:05 PM Not a bad looking ride, but it's still a Dodge. Of course, at least they are considering building it.
Ohh, so sorry. It's not a Ford.
DURATECoftheDesert 07-27-2007, 06:47 PM Looks like a Crossfire and a Magnum smushed together.
Also it kinda looks like that concept car in Gran Turismo 2 for playstation.
c9ollie 07-27-2007, 08:42 PM this is how i imagine that thing handling
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/c9ollie/hahah.jpg
Shadowrunner 07-27-2007, 08:52 PM ^ lol
personally i don't like them, i think they're ugly
azdamay 07-27-2007, 08:59 PM this is how i imagine that thing handling
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/c9ollie/hahah.jpg
Like what, a Ram with square tires??
SkaAddict 07-27-2007, 09:02 PM Meh...I'd still get a MazdaSpeed MX-5. I just can't bring myself to buy a Dodge...plus the Miata/MX-5 has a huge aftermarket and insurance rates are reasonable.
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