Geneva Preview: Dodge Demon Concept
Chrysler will debut the Dodge Demon Concept at the next month’s Geneva Motor Show in March. Dodge is targeting its roadster to compete Mazda MX-5 and with GM’s popular Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky. While the Demon concept is a bit shorter than the MX-5, its is wider, taller and heavier.
“While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon is designed to be an attainable dream car,” said Jae Chung – Dodge Demon Principal Exterior Designer, Chrysler Group. “The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring an energetic combination of curves and intersecting planes.”
The Demon is powered by DaimlerChrysler’s 2.4L World Engine delivering 172-hp and 165 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual, which sends power to the rear wheels. While the concept is powered by the 2.4L engine, the Demon could be powered by several other engine, including the 300-hp four-cylinder also used in the Dodge Caliber SRT-4.
