NEW mopar "DEMON" pushing the HP bar a bit higher

[Grumpy]

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/every-detail-9-second-dodge-srt-demon/

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/every-detail-9-second-dodge-srt-demon/#2018-dodge-demon-launch

A larger 2.7-liter supercharger moves more air, thanks to an increase in boost pressure to 14.5 psi (up from the Hellcat’s 11.6 psi). Max engine speed is also raised from 6,200 (in the Hellcat) to 6,500 rpm. Improving on the Hellcat is a first-ever production car Power Chiller liquid-to-air intercooler chiller system and After-Run Chiller that keeps cooling the supercharger after the engine is shut off. Buyers who opt for the Demon Crate (more on this later) get a specially tuned PCM allowing the Demon to run on 100-plus high-octane unleaded fuel or 91 octane on demand. Power surges to 840 HP and 770 lb-ft on the race tune and Demon now comes with two dual-stage fuel pumps to support that. In addition, the Demon’s Hemi includes a high-speed valvetrain, strengthened connecting rods and pistons, and an improved lubrication system. The upgrades enable the engine to sustain higher output and pressures while meeting stringent durability requirements. We’re told that the Demon Hemi only retains about 50 percent of the Hellcat’s internals, but if past experience is any indication, most of these changes would be minor tweaks (stuff like larger injectors), not huge departures from existing engineering or architecture

 

[NOT A TA]

9.65 1/4 mile!!!!!!! NHRA confirmed and then banned from competition till you get a cage and the other required safety equipment to go under 9.99. and with a 140 MPH trap speed it almost needs the parachutes required for 150 + !!!!!

I was soooo hoping to see one at the Barrett Jackson show last week but they stuck to their schedule and waited to the NY auto show.

 

[Strictly Attitude]

I was discussing with my friend Brian what could compete with this
Brian's take
"Guy's can't afford Grumpy. But can with 366 & 427 tall deck BBC turbocharged and 1959 Pontiac 389 & trophy engine 4-bolt main block. 366 & 427 tall deck truck engines. Read Super Strong."

I stated most will have tough time with suspension over power to put it to the ground to compete. Not only do you need to make that power but also put it to the ground to compete. My beliefs are the dealers will jack prices on this super high into exotic level so being an owner at first will be tough. 3000 units. She still is a fatty at 4000 lbs and seats can be bought as option $1 each front and passenger. I feel it will be easier to compete at first but next year will be tough guys will have it dialed in and have seat time. Cages will be installed and sure parachutes also aftermarket support will exist for this car also by next year. This should prove very interesting.

 

[Grumpy]

Ill bet its going to have an actual asking price close to $80K or more
and for that price level I could certainly build something faster and cheaper, but of course it would not be a new car with all the options that car would have

keep in mind specially built factory performance cars are hardly new