A viper that produced significantly less venom and was extinct almost instantly.
We have not made any changes to the exterior styling of the vehicle in a decade. It’s not bad to think of a Dodge MX-5 fighter.
It was the 1970s that Dodge first used the “Demon” moniker on a Dart version. The nameplate was revived in 2007. The roadster concept was originally intended to be a sub-Viper sportscar. Unfortunately, it didn’t make the cut during the final days of the DaimlerChrysler era.
The Demon was introduced on European land at Geneva’s show. Dodge wanted a Mazda MX-5 fighter for its own. It was functionally complete and some had the chance to give the lightweight droptop a spin. This was to demonstrate that it was more than just a beautiful face to display at auto shows.
The Demon concept featured a powerful 2.4-liter engine at the front that sent 172 horsepower to the rear wheels. It was a sporty car with excellent performance numbers. The Demon concept ran 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds (0-96 km/h), and reached a top speed 130 mph (210 km/h).
We now know that Dodge wanted it to happen, but it was up to Dodge to spend the money to make the Demon a production-ready model. Despite multiple attempts to make the concept a road-going vehicle, that day never came. We are referring to a Dodge-China partnership that was formed in 2008 to develop a front-wheel drive platform that could be used by both a Chery-badged 5-door hatchback and Dodge’s roadster. The sub-Viper was also not built as the hatch didn’t make it to the road.
In 2010, rumors circulated about an RWD Demon that was related to the Alfa Romeo Spider. Unfortunately, this plan also failed. Dodge now owns a “Demon”, a stunning Challenger SRT that produces a staggering 840 horsepower. At least the name was used.