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Miami Herald
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Hennessey Demon 1700: Twin-Turbo, 1,700 HP, 7.9s Quarter-Mile
The Dodge Demon 170 is already one of the most ludicrous muscle cars ever made. With 1,025 hp sent to the rear wheels through a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi, it rockets through the quarter-mile in just 8.91 seconds - quicker than most hypercars. That should have been the end of the story. But Hennessey, the Texas tuner known for modified Mustangs, Camaros, and the Venom F5, has done something unimaginable. It's called the Hennessey Demon 1700. Muscle cars are supposed to have humongous, gas-guzzling naturally aspirated V8 engines, with a high-performance oddball flaunting a supercharger. However, Hennessey just broke the unspoken rule. They ditched the Demon's supercharger in favor of a set of turbochargers, much like Chevy did with the ZR1. Usually, this would result in outrage. A turbocharged muscle car? A modern Dodge muscle car without a whine? That's like microwaving a steak. But when your name is Hennessey, you can get away with pretty much anything. After bumping its displacement from 6.2 to 7.2 liters and adding two turbochargers, the V8 generates a staggering 1,700 hp and about 1,400 lb-ft of torque on E85, as you can see on the video below. When you mash the accelerator pedal in the standard 1,025-hp Demon 170 from a standstill, you're met with clouds of smoke, the smell of rubber, and a 0 to 60 mph time of 1.66 seconds. The quarter-mile is said to arrive in a brisk 8.91 seconds, but Hennessey claims the 1,700-hp Demon 170 will do it in 7.9 seconds, making it the fastest car down the drag strip in the world. That title is currently held by the McMurtry Speirling, with the electric fan car clocking a time of 7.97 seconds. During this dyno test, Ram's CEO, Tim Kuniskis, can be spotted in sheer disbelief. While this doesn't necessarily confirm anything, it gives petrolheads hope that this monstrous V8 might stumble its way into a RAM truck, or perhaps even save the brand-new Dodge Charger from remaining a laughing stock. One thing is certain, though: there's more than enough reason to celebrate Hennessey's Frankenstein creation, and we're on the edge of our seats waiting to see what's coming next. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Guy Can Afford Dodge Demon 170, But He Can't Drive It
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Just because you have the cash to afford a high-performance muscle car like the Dodge Demon 170 doesn't mean you have what it takes to drive it. Unlike Teslas, which to an extent drive themselves, Demon 170s require a certain level of skill to drive correctly, especially when you drop the hammer and push the envelope.A guy found that out on a public road, of all places, and other people ended up paying the price. Footage of the unfortunate incident was recorded and uploaded to the internet where everyone can learn from his folly forever. When the footage opens, we can hear the Hemi V8 roaring as the supercharger whines over it. A cloud of tire smoke already trails behind the Mopar as it tears down a public road. Likely, the driver started showing off the sheer power of his pricey muscle car by ripping a huge burnout, then decided to keep rolling while further roasting the tires. The driver seems to be doing well enough keeping the Dodge going in the right direction. But, once you hear him suddenly lift off the accelerator, the vehicle veers to the left, straight towards a row of cars parked on the side of the road. Probably everything unfolded in slow motion for the guy as his beloved, new ride smashed nose-first into a car and pickup truck. As the Mopar and the other vehicles give a sickening crunch sound, some bystanders can be heard off-camera exclaiming in shock and pain. Instead of sitting there for a minute in dismay, the driver throws the Demon 170 into reverse, backs up, then turns around and drives off. That's where the video cuts off, but we have to ask: did he decide to do a hit-and-run? If so, that would've been really bad, especially with everything on video. Image via 469_tornado/Instagram Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Flooded New Dodge Demon 170 Set To Auction
Read the full story on The Auto Wire For many, the Dodge Demon 170 is far out of their financial reach. Not only did Dodge price it with a starting MSRP of $96,666 (clever number, right?) many dealers have famously gouged shoppers wanting to own the most powerful production Mopar muscle car in existence. So this might be a chance to get one for a non-insane price, although the future viability of the Demon 1470 is incorrectly on Copart as a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, this car at minimum will be a sought after source of parts. After all, the Demons of both generations have certain components you can't get on any other Mopar. Plus, with ownership of the vehicle, you can order parts from Dodge that other Dodge owners can't. You're not just buying this muscle car, you're also paying for the VIN. That alone could positively impact the final bid. If you look at the photos included on the Copart website, it looks like this Dodge Challenger Demon 170 is still wearing at least some of the delivery wraps. Also, the very obvious yellow splitter guard is still present, although some guys keeps those on their car indefinitely. But it appears this muscle car is brand new, perhaps with delivery miles on it or slightly more than that. That bad news is from the interior it sure looks like the thing spent some time completely underwater. Because of that, the onboard electronics are questionable. But the big question is can those be repaired/replaced and other parts of the muscle car reconditioned so this thing can still be usable for the long run? If not, then it might become a parts car and/or resource for the new owner to order parts not available to non-Demon 170 owners. Just how much would you bid on this Dodge Challenger Demon 170? Bidding hasn't opened yet and Copart hasn't said when it starts. But we think a lot of people are going to at least be watching when bidding does begin. See the lot listing for yourself here. Images via Copart Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
