2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon First Drive Test Drive Review
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- We get our hands on the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and give it a few runs on Lucas Oil Raceway in Indiana.
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The Demon seems to be one of the best therapeutic offerings that Dodge has released to date. As usual, dodge killing two birds with one hammer :-)
xenfreder I'm a Mopar guy but the demon is a stupid car ...you can literally take a hellcat (used) do some mods and be just as fast for less money
Rykedrick Williams Totally agree if your into modding...which I am. However some want to buy something that is ready out of the gate. This one checks all those boxes. Glad we all have choices though!
xenfreder yep it's a great time to be a car guy
Rykedrick Williams The demon was made to do more than what a hellcat does with mods or without "Mopar Guy".
DonJulio how do you figure... so far the demon is a flop...it's so track sensitive it's crazy ....the record for hellcat on drag radials is 10.6 I believe...the demons I've seen so far are timing in mid 10s
That grey colour looks amazing.
Totally agree. I think that's the one, but I still prefer black.
dsontacchi It does. In person it is fantastic. When it gets wet or after a rainfall it is goddamn sexy af.
The Destroyer Grey is intriguing, it's very vivid for a grey. But that dark merlot Octane Red does it for me 💯.
Well Dodge always had the most vivid colors back in the day imo... maybe the most choices of Wild colors...
That destroyer gray is beautiful and my favorite.
INCREDIBLE! All this in a car you can drive the family around in and go to the grocery store and it even comes with a warranty. WOW! Well done Dodge. Everyone else is playing catch up!
Well done! That first launch you did where you were giggling uncontrollably was golden! One of your most enjoyable vids!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Knocked it out of the park Brian. The best Demon video I've seen to date!
Thanks, Brett! Glad you enjoyed it! Had a great time, what a car...
Brian Makse I could tell! :)
tanks man
Hell yea love the laughing says it all.
The grey with black looks slick
Whether you're a ford, chevy or dodge guy everyones gotta admit america is in a beautiful horsepower war that we can all enjoy!
Now to get our own autobahn...
Great review. You have driven all kinds of exotics...yet NEVER responded to a car like that.
Truth right there! Glad you liked the vid.
I thought I didn't like it. but seeing this "Destroyer Grey" color in motion, it's actually looks pretty wicked.
Love that Destroyer Grey with Satin Black hood, roof and deck lid! 👏🏼👌🏼👍🏼
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Regardless of what people say about the Demon, when a car can make someone feel the way you apparently did, it did its job.
Can't beat that.
Indeed. Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Destroyer Grey looks so fuckin' godlike!
You could do that all day and I could hear you giggle like that all day :)
I freaking love that "oh no you didn't grey"😂
That machine is amazing
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Did I miss it? How much is this rocket on 4 wheels? Amazing streetable car capable of a mid 9 second quarter mile time right out of the box. 0-60 under 3 seconds?! My mouth is still agape.
You can’t buy these new. I think they’re still selling for way over list.
The demon is the fucking bomb, baby. O.M.G.
What a car. I used to drive a 1970 challenger, my mom's friend owned. What a joy of a car to drive. It was so much taking that car every where. It was b'fore the challenger became cool, and highly popular. It is cool dodge decided to continue on this new era of new generation, they get to enjoy what I enjoyed in 1970, for r years. O.M.G. have fun driving one new owners. Great choice.
I really enjoyed this video, especially being a first reaction video, giggling and all that . Really cool. EXCEPT my kids stopped using the word MEGA to describe things years ago, lol Could start a drinking game, take a drink ever time you say mega. Just pulling your leg, great video!
+Pops Smith Mega!
Pops Smith - Better yet, sit down to watch Demon videos. Take a drink each time they launch one down the strip. You'll be drunk in five minutes flat, which is also a production record.
I noticed the shifts bouncing you in the seat, pretty strong. mega is right.
The first car that I have ever wanted!
Not an FCA fan but DAMN, its so beautifully engineered and they can take a massive beating
What ever it is with Indiana and cars I love it, happy to live here
Dodge came out with the 426 Hemi in the late 50's and nothing has been able to touch it since.
History is repeating and Mopar is the king again.
At a local drag race track, someone with a Chevy held the speed and time record.
Then someone came from the north with a 426 Hemi blew his record away.
He wanted his record back (long story short) he blew two Chevy engines trying to beat the one Mopar
I've been Mopar fan from way back.
I currently own two 72 Dodge Chargers, 72 Plymouth Twister Duster, 72 Plymouth Satellite, 75 Plymouth Road Runner, and a 74 Plymouth Valiant.
Would you consider something from this century?
An old independent mechanic of 40 years doesn't have anything good to say about the 2003 or newer vehicles, in fact he sold off all his newer cars and fixed up much older vehicles and that's what he drives. He calls the new cars money eaters, he should know he works on them everyday. For example to replace an alternator, an older car cost around $50. newer vehicles cost around $300.00 and you have to have a garage to do the work so you won't screw up a computer. I like the older cars as I CAN work on them myself. As for fuel millage... I can buy a heck a lot of gas for the newer car cost. It's each to their own, but you asked.
the yellow,solar yellow is beautiful,i had a rare dakota r/t truck this colour
Absolutely gorgeous car! I kinda wanted to give this video a thumbs down because I'm so envious that it's not me behind the wheel! But massive thumbs up for this immaculate, beast of machinery perfection!
We get thumbs down for less.
Great shots and review! Even though I would never buy this car, it was a pleasure to learn more about it!
+inchskater thanks!
Much more fun to hear this guy laugh than the car making a useless run down the quarter mile.
What a masterpiece. I love that cars like this exist. 😎
Indeed.
supercharger is supplied by Japanese manufacturer. Air conditioner used to cool intercooler been around over a decade. And dodge released 10 second race cars off the showroom floor back in the late 60s with a real hemi engine in it not the fake one in this car. True hot rodders enjoy making their factory car fast and can do it cheaper. There is both supercharged camaros and mustang going faster than the demon for less money with the factory engine and supercharger. just upgraded tires and suspension just like the demon had to do to run fast times.
Don't forget that it's made in Canada.
I wish someone would do a video of the Interior of "The Demon" and where the Line Lock is & Trans Brake and in the video show the person using them.
Same here.
Welcome back, Brian! Missed seeing your videos.
I enjoyed your reaction to the acceleration, Brian!! You were turning times about the same as I turn in my 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 650 horsepower drag car. Ain't it fun???
HECK YEAH! It was my first time at a drag strip. What a blast. Tough to get it right, as well.
Hey Brian, I can't believe the guys Dissin' your review. For a guy to run 10's his first time out on a strip is pretty Friggin good! I probably would have wrecked if I drove a machine that fast my first time out (50 years ago). I'm running 11's in a Hellcat Charger and it still feels like a rocket sled to this old guy. I liked your narrative during your review too, you're a pro!
Eagle
+Smokin' Eagle thanks, Eagle! It was a blast! And, hey, the Hellcat's awesome! The new Widebody is definitely my jam.
This is a funny car. Get that one Brian?
Got it. And that is funny.
Brian Makse what did you run for time?
Great thorough review...thanks for posting! Love the Destroyer Grey. I've had three Billet Silver Challengers (13/14/15), but will seriously consider Destroyer Grey when my lease is up next year. Demon's out of my budget, sadly... but the wide-bodied Hellcat is intriguing!
+KenRT14 good stuff, thanks for watching!
leaSE
Love it! As an old time Demon drag racer ('72) I shudder to think what all of "the built in tech" is going to unleash on the general public. We all know there are far too many kids out there with more dollars than sense, who will "follow the directions" and get into trouble INSTANTLY! I see them regularly with their tuner cars getting in lots of trouble on the street. It takes years to learn how to handle a drag car properly, and now all they have to do is push a couple of buttons, and they are good to go. Even though I would personally love one (even to play with for a day or two) ... having one in the untrained, and inexperienced, hands of some of these kids nowadays is just scary!
+Doc Dolan that was basically me. I'd never been on a drag strip before that day.
I heard you say that .... however, I am sure you got a 'primer' before getting in the seat, and you seem like a reasonable adult who knows his limitations, and acts accordingly!
Decades of racing might have helped, but this thing is remarkably civilized. With limited volume, few kids will get their hands on them. Idiots, however, will undoubtedly crash them as soon as they hit the ground. It will be a sad day because this is a truly legendary car.
That it will! I have HAD that experience (putting something in someone's hands who had no idea how to handle it). I sold a high performance HD Chopper to a kid ... for 4 times what it cost me to build it. (I really wasn't looking to sell ... but for that money ... !) His Daddy gave me a cashiers check for it. He didn't have it a week before he wrapped it around a telephone pole out on the highway. I "strongly advised" his father to make sure he took lessons on Big Twins before letting him have it, warning him it was way too much bike for the kid ... but he didn't - two years of building ... utterly destroyed in a few seconds. The kid eventually healed, and I was told that he was never going to ride again. Luckily he didn't hurt anyone but himself. I'd hate to see that happen to one of these ... but like you say, I am sure it will.
Dodge!!
You guys knocked it out of the park!!!!
Another great review! No long winded preamble just the facts driving experience and you honedt reactions! Way to go! Ill take mine in black please!!!
Thanks! I could have done an hour long episode with this thing. I’m fortunate to have driven the Demon and it’s one of the greatest cars of all time.
Such a beautiful car, I just wish the styling was a bit more different from a typical challenger... Make it a little bit more refined. Of course there are differences, but a normal onlooker can't tell between a base challenger and a Demon. Most performance models of existing cars you can usually see a notable difference. An example would be a 2015 GT vs GT350, Very clear which is the enthusiast/high end model.
That's why blokes like us will know one when we see one.
You need a cage but at some dragstrips you hafta have a parachute also when your setting those times.
I'm not surprise for this one cuz they always push to the limit and since then challenger is one hell of the best. i never dream any luxury car but one day if i have one challenger would be great for me :)
The Challenger is fantastic and worthy of a dream. Keep on it!
eye haved deside since i whas 15 years old to baying a challanger one time in life ...and now its looking really great i must say -))))))))
I can't believe the ignorance of some people. The Demon is no different than any other drag car. To get the max out of the car, you have to learn to drive it. An inexperience driver is not going to get the most out of the car. Even an experienced driver will have to make adjustments in his driving if he has never driven the car he is running. The driver has to get used to the car.
Wrong on the nhra part. Nhra actually loves and embraces the car, but you just need to install roll cage for safety. Its just because it isnt safe going at those speeds with a roll cage..
Does Dodge sell the car with a cage?
I am sorry sir, but you have misspoken about the car being banned.
Quote from the NHRA is " Any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker at an NHRA Member Track needs to have certain NHRA-accepted safety equipment, and with e.t.s in the 9.60s, Dodge's new 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon blurs the line between street car and drag car. "
So without the added safety equipment you can not run it, but it isn't banned. But I enjoyed the video, the look on your face while driving it is something I will never be able to do, as I'm too tall to fit in the Hellcat and I think the Demon. So enjoy the hell out of it for me, thank you.
I'm a Chevy Guy but Dang that's really impressive!!
Props to dodge for making a kickass car but how long will the diff or driveline live for?
+Ferne Taylor forever. I was doing continuous runs that day.
The demon wheels talking of the front wheels want to stand out when he hit the pedal such amazing speed 😁😎
It's not banned from the NHRA for being fast but for not having standard safety features required.
Does sub-10s and doesn't have a roll cage, etc = banned.
Watching a Challenger video
Ad pops up saying Mustang is better than Challenger😂😂😂
Brandon Topalian because it is
Sonic Six if you like men
The demon is better then the mustang
Kim Jong Un I get those on every Challenger vid
Sonic Six Mustangs can't compete with Camaros or Challengers. Ford's pathetic 5.0l engine isn't enough anymore.
His reaction at about 5:20 is worth the video
Leave it to Chrysler to omit manual shift in a mussel car. When I got my XJ 1997 Jeep, if you got the heavy duty model (and I don't know why you'd buy light duty) it only came with automatic 4 speed. Nothing like Chrysler making your mind up for you and limiting or removing what could be one of the most fun aspects of driving any car. They did the same thing with their trucks too and when you do get manual shift it only has 12,000 miles warranty.
Pete_ Hine_Of_PA the automatic is faster. That's why they chose it. Otherwise you can buy a hellcat
Justin: While I do agree with you about the the Automatic being faster, that is not the case in Jeeps & Trucks where usually pulling power and durability is the aspect customers/ drivers are looking for. My key point is that Chrysler does not offer the customer the choice. I am noticing the new 1997 Ford Mustang V6-300 HP , are mostly manual Trans, a fun car to drive. I will grant you that won't hold a candle to the Dodge Demon 800 HP or even it's Own Mustang 500 HP but, for some sport car drivers the manual shift feels good regardless if in a truck or a car. Had I'd been able to get manual shift in my Jeep and they would warranty it, I would have gotten manual hands down. But I don't think you will find any Jeeps in a Cherokee heavy-duty that have factory automatics over the millions they made thru 97 to 2002. I'm saying I'd of liked to had the choice.
+Justin Davison indeed.
Very Nice Review Brian. I bet it was a Blast to Take it for a Drive on the Street and Especially on the Drag Strip where it lives! I got a 2015 Hellcat Challenger and i absolutly love it. Ill eventually get a Ride in The Demon someday! Thnx for the Video!
It is a blast. Amazing machine. Thanks - and thanks for watching!
Remember ladies and gentlemen that 840hp is flywheel hp not what your getting at the wheels just FYI. Also I love that color.
Sonic Six Lol I thought your thumbnail was a eyelash on my screen
I would need to see that statement backed up by an official Dodge printout. Don't think you are correct in that statement. RWHP was tested by K&N a few years ago on an SRT Challenger Hellcat and if I remember correctly instead of 707, they recorded 727 RWHP.
David Miller Yeah I believe they do claim 840 to the wheel. At least thats the impression I've gotten from what I've read or seen
Didn't show the 1/4 time and says "Dodge and nhra not say it runs 9 seconds" don't remember the tenths but if it runs it show it pretty simple.
How do you get to the point of test driving cars on you tube? I had a 2009 challenger RT that would stick like glue in the curves. Even before I lowered it. Awesome car.
No death effectiveness income sidewalk stir perfectly.
Brian your snappy comebacks to the hater comments are genius dude. Oh and the Challenger is insane. I wonder if Dodge gives a rebate for all of the first month speeding tickets I'm sure every driver will see. Hmmm.
+Box One ha! I didn't get banned from more than one automotive forum for not being witty. Plus, I reserve commenting on haters for those times when I'm in the bathroom. Dodge will send you to racing school, but you're on your own when it comes to the law.
Brian Makse indeed Brian. Keep making good vids brother.
That laugh said it all
I love the car and think it looks like like a lot of fun and would definitely put a smile on anyone's face but with more research I found it only dose 168 mph without the drag tires I expected more
+Conor Mcgregor it's a drag oriented car, mate. If you want something with more legs, get a Hellcat.
That battleship gray is awesome!
+holoholo haole no ka oi yeah, I dig it too.
Amazing video very good stuff man Kick Ass Demon.
+AMDSITHLORD thanks for watching!
Why is this Demon clocking 11+ in the 1/4?
At 7:58...sounds like a lion growling!! Awsome car
3.09 rear gears? put some 4.56 in there,wonder 0-60 and quarter mile times then?
Really good review, I love the information you gave. Gave extra insight into how the car works. Earned a sub from me.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy what's coming up!
Had a Ford commercial for this video that was saying Mustangs are better than Challengers. Maybe Ford hasn't gotten the memo about the Demon yet.
I remember when the release video came out for this I repainted my room.
Indianapolis my hometown, You should of told me, I would have came to see. what is the odds of that the demon first time on a drag track would be here, Must be that I should get one.
Where would you go to run this? Most (all?) tracks would not let this car run.
Only car by dodge I would get
Suede steering wheel...YES!!!
Crazy they went all out and I think the p100d wouldn't have such a hard time keeping up with it if not beating it to the finish on occasion, even if it went a fraction of a second slower. Don't get me wrong this is really cool, I just can't believe how fast and how far electric cars are coming along in 1/4 mile speed and 0-60 speed. I want to see this vs a p100d, I don't think it stands a chance against the new roadster but that's in yet another price category (for now)!
Tell ya what. Forget the Demon and drag strips. I'll race your P100D against my 160 horsepower Honda Civic around any road course for pink slips. Ten laps and I'll give you a one lap head start. What do you say?
Brian Makse herp derp, how about ur honda vs a prius no pit stop, who can put the most distance on the other!
This is about drag racing, are you going to show up at a sporting event next challenging athletes to play you in pokemon next?
J M no petrol heads take the Tesla seriously man 😒 its an oversized RC car! I myself actually like what Tesla is doing but don't compare a p100d with a car that can actually accelerate as fast if not faster, sound like HEAVEN and hit 200mph. It makes Tesla look inferior .. When the new roadster comes out in the next 20-100 years .. And maybe can generate a "fake" decent sound... We'll talk 😂
It's an oversized boat. Roadster will make it look like it's standing still. Cars that made all sorts of noise but couldn't keep up were called Ricers but they were in their own little world just the same. In any case, I would like to see the track hawk race a Model X for kicks.
J M an oversized boat that can go faster on the 1/4 mile than any other production car.. Funny huh? It also still keeps its old school design .. You gotta give it to dodge on this and the hellcat.. Dont sit here and try to lump this in with "ricers" lol.. You know damn well its a hell of a car.. Your p100d stands no chance against one. Also, since Tesla seems to always be 4 years late with every "production" (really concept) car they introduce.. Dodge, or any other hypercar auto maker will have a car faster by the time Tesla is done. Wheres the model 3 for most people that pre ordered it??? I'll wait....
Imagine a faster launch without the herky-jerky "knock you around the seat" transmission shifts, the roaring engine, seating for 5 adults, no crazy tires (skinnied in font), no pointless burnouts, and a better look........
Tesla P100D
Until the battery overheats on the third run.
I can't wait to buy it
hahah i remember the hellcat had 707 HP and in a video with it one of the dodge instructors said that the next car shuld have 808 HP
Why does it pause wen it jumps from 1st ta 2nd it like a cut off to keep it on tha ground.
That was an awesome "piece''. that car is mindblowing....... such awesome usage of modern tech. the ac cooled intercooler, the shocks and trans brake are the most impressive. ps. line lock too :)
Cheers, thanks for watching!
That nervous laughter says it all 😂😂 🔥🔥🔥
I almost peed a little.
it's not the race fuel that makes it produce more power. the ECU that can run the race fuel is what makes the power. More octane does NOT make more power.
Also, burnouts are also to heat the tires for traction.
Octane is just anti-knock so that your ECU can advance the timing for more power.
for the mopar guys, question that must be asked is, what do they offer next.......i would of love a demon
motor in a acr viper....................... turn up the boost and go for a top speed run, has anyone put one in
in light weight drag car I have a 67 back halfed datr with a Dana 60 w/4:88 may have to USE the 6,7,8spd
to get thru the traps.....a 3000 lb. 8.50s anyone
+Donald Powers No need to ask that question. It doesn't fit, plus Viper production ends next month.
It's not "banned" by the NHRA, you just need to add some safety parts!
+Matthew Schiebout clearly you didn't watch more than the Intro. Awesome commenting skills.
Brian Makse www.hotrod.com/articles/stop-saying-2018-dodge-demon-banned-dragstrip/
www.nhra.com/news/2017/why-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-blurs-nhra-s-lines-between-street-and-strip
Matthew Schiebout and the driver needs a competition license, so that means most of the automotive reporters and general public can't drive it on the track once once they do a 9.99 or better pass.
Brian Makse I had already read the NHRA letter long before you tested the Demon.
One guy says you can't buy insurance for it. Wonder if that depends on the state you live in?
+Thuy tien luu ngoc one guy has too many DUIs, perhaps.
To clean the tires of any debris? Lol next time say it's to heat the tires up so they're nice and sticky to give you a better launch from the added traction
Traffic light to light race car
Shame its not compatible on small uk roads. Love to have one but i hear they are very unrealable
More like garage queen. Bet there's just a handful being driven. The rest are in storage.
That was Great! I think an open face helmet would be enough. Let's see you drift it now!
+Davil yeah, I've got one of those somewhere, but they look so lame...
Mid-10s at 130mph sounds a lot like a 991.2 turbo s. I wonder what a turbo s can pull under the same circumstance.
+Anthony Hu at twice the price?
True, true. But there are only 300 of them coming to Canada right? 3300 in total, which means it's gonna be hard to get and I personally think that it's gonna go up in value a lot in the market, might even break the turbo s' price. But in the end, these are two very different cars and it's really up to the buyer's preference. Great video, keep it up.
Thanks. The thing is that it's totally optimized for straight line performance and wouldn't be enjoyable on a road course, whereas a 911 is totally at home there. Still, there's nothing like a Demon, nothing even close, and that's what makes it special.
Absolutely fantastic review what incredible & Awesome beast!! Thankyou for sharing with us all this amazing video my friend
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RIP To The Voss Bottle @ 5:12
Ty Highway
I LOVE it......and can see the "G's" smashing his body.......lol.....amazing....hahahahahahaha
The more I see the Demon the more I want to drive one
so when will these be out and show some real numbers? All these test runs seem to end short
Buy one and find out.
What does he mean at 2:20 about the slip diff? Has it a slip diff or what does he mean?
Why does it look slow on the strip from the outside
it does wheel stands very easy love that if i was rich i would go buy it car like that need wild paint job
Dude you're in Indy?! Let's Link up and have a drive!
+Tanner Lawson I was that day. Haven't been there in years, otherwise. Come to Toronto!
does the power gain from colder air offset the power loss from the resistance of the ac compressor?
It wouldn't make sense otherwise.
so, what's next? sub 2.0 cars in the next 5 years? I for one think that's impossible but I also thought making sub 2.7 cars was impossible and here we are....
Automobiles can do it, but the current limitation is the tire.
Imagine if they actually used the trans brake the way it was intended .
A 6 speed manual would be so much fun.
That's why the regular Hellcat exists. A manual wouldn't have line lock and the trans brake.