To date, teaser video 1 “Cage” showed us the initial transformation of the Hellcat into the Demon. Video 2 “Reduction” hinted at wider wheels, a larger hood scoop and steering and suspension improvements and most importantly a weight reduction by at least 200lbs over the Challenger SRT Hellcat. However, video 3 “Body” just posted over at ifyouknowyouknow.com has now been dropped and confirms a couple of important items for the salivating car nuts out there.
The new video confirms that the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon widebody and drag radials will be the trim level of choice for tearing up the road.
Currently, the Challenger SRT Hellcat rides on 20×9.5-inch forged alloys which allow a 275 tire. The SRT Demon will be receiving smaller diameter but wider 18×11-inch lightweight alloys which will be fitted all around. Specifically designed with a new compound and construction, the Demon-branded 315/40R18 Nitto NT05R tires will finish off the amazing wheel and tire combo. Most notably, Dodge mentions that the Demon will be the first production car ever to come factory outfitted with drag radials. An added 3.5 inches of tire width will also be provided from the high-profile drag radial and wide wheel combination. Not too shabby!
The beefier tires will be housed by a new widebody addition on the SRT Demon. According to Dodge the body has been laser clearanced and the chassis is e-coated before final assembly. While the rear end photo of the widebody 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is an official photo, we have already possibly seen what the front aspect of the widebody will look like from last weeks Vin Diesel Facebook video concluding the production of the “Fast 8″ movie. In it we see 2 silver widebody Challengers with Demon logos on the fenders.
Most importantly, what is the meaning of the license plate in the rear end shot Dodge provided us? It reads “#2576@35” which is obviously a clue but is not exactly clear. One theory is that it’s the new supercharger’s displacement, 2,576cc or roughly 2.6L. For reference, the supercharger on the Hellcat is 2380cc or roughly 2.4L. It would be easy to automatically assume that the “35” refers to the boost as in 35psi however that’s an obscene amount of boost for a production car especially when the Hellcat only compares at 11.6psi. The “35” number could be referring to manifold pressure which once the numbers are crunched equates to 20.3 pounds which still sounds high but could be more viable.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s power figures are still unknown at this point so we’re just guessing at all of this. However, one thing is for certain. With 315’s installed on this wild ride, it’s definitely going to be putting out more horses than the Hellcat. Let us hear about all of your license plate theories in the comments below!
