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Dodge Demon Roadster Concept – Simple Soul, Artful Attitude Make for Radical Results

Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 12, 2007 - The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble “roadster with an attitude,” a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance. The vehicle will be shown for the first time at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva next month.

“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 bodyside of the Dodge Demon main character line flows up and over the front wheel, then drops diagonally to an angular color-keyed vent on the rear fender that directs cooling air to the rear brakes. In similar fashion, the compound rear fender surface curves up and over the rear wheel, sweeping into a broad diagonal plane extending to the taillamp. The resulting muscular fender form projects boldly beyond the main body, underscoring that the Dodge Demon concept is a rear-wheel-drive machine.

The rear surface of the body is divided into three planes with two chamfered outboard planes, dominated by long, tapering trapezoidal taillamps. The taillamps sport translucent red inset lenses that surround LED back-up lamps.

Up front, the signature Dodge crosshair grille is stuffed into an aggressive, menacing, trapezoidal opening that thrusts boldly forward.

Set into elongated angled triangles, the projector headlamps, delineated by bright rings, are set into black chrome bezels, giving the front end mean-looking “eyes” that accentuate the grille opening. Encompassing the upper portions of the front fenders and sporting two recessed air outlets, the Dodge Demon’s hood is hinged at the front, adding a just-for-fun performance-car look and feel.

Featuring an open-spoke design, the wheels are pushed to the corners of the body for a dramatic stance and capable performance. The 19-inch brushed aluminum wheels are set into assertive, asymmetrical openings that reprise the body’s playful combination of curves and planes.

The beltline kicks up at the rear and into the higher deck lid contour, giving the lucky occupants an encapsulated, protective feeling.

“In the manner of timeless British sports cars, the interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not frivolous,” said Dan Zimmermann – Dodge Demon Principal Interior Designer. “Everything relating to the driving experience is emphasized, while that which is not is made visually secondary.

“The well laid out instrument panel, for example, is familiar, yet modern. Everything you really need – the gauges, circular AC outlets, radio – is encapsulated in a cross-car brushed aluminum bezel that also accentuates the width of the cabin. Secondary controls and features, such as the HVAC knobs and the passenger-side glove box, are located below this bezel,” Zimmermann added.

In a similar functional manner, the floor console is deliberately not a part of, or attached to, the instrument panel. The console is dominated by the squat ready-at-hand silver and black manual shift knob, and its leather boot is set into a bright trim ring. The wide, brushed aluminum console bezel also incorporates the recessed emergency brake handle, with the window switch gear, softly lit cup holders and 12V power outlet organized into a graphically unified shape. The upper portion of the instrument panel, including the cluster brow, is accented by a stitched seam with contrasting silver thread.

“Each of these features is set flush, or nearly flush, with the bezel surface so as to establish a ‘clear zone’ for the driver’s shift arm in all seating positions, with nothing in the way of the driving experience,” Zimmermann said.

The raised plateau at the rear of the console incorporates a covered storage bin – with a lid that serves as an armrest between shifts – while the portion of the console extending under the instrument panel has an open bin handy for incidentals.

The steering wheel employs an aluminum open-spoke design with each of the three spokes intersecting the small circular hub for a timeless sports car look. The wheel rim itself is brushed aluminum on the inside, complemented with stitched vinyl on the outer rim. Immediately forward of the wheel, the four-gauge cluster features classic white-on-black dials with graphics inspired by sports watches. Each circular gauge is set handsomely inside a finely detailed silver and chrome bezel ring, while gauge pointers are colored to match the exterior.

The doors feature durable, vertical grab handles, each anchored to a silver bezel housing the chrome door remote handle. The lower portion of each door features a stylish brushed aluminum bezel that encapsulates the large circular speaker grille and then drops sharply as it moves rearward to form the map pocket outer panel, mimicking a feature line on the car’s exterior.

The Dodge Demon’s seats feature contoured bolsters that are just high enough to provide support when cornering, yet do not hinder ingress or egress. Set in exposed low-gloss carbon fiber shells, the black seats with integral head restraints feature inserts of textured “Momentum” fabric mated to fabric bolsters, with specific sew lines accented by silver thread. Individual brushed aluminum and carbon fiber roll bars are positioned directly behind the bucket seats. With long seat tracks, there is ample storage behind the seats. Additional covered storage is provided in the bulkhead between the seats.

The Dodge Demon concept is an affordable Dodge sports car which merges brand cues of bold design and powerful performance with an open-air “fun-to-drive” attitude.

PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine: 2.4-liter petrol World Engine
Maximum Power: 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Overall Length: 156.5 (3974)
Overall Width (max. @ body): 68.3 (1736)
Overall Height: 51.8 (1315)
Wheelbase: 95.6 (2429)
Overhang, Front: 30.6 (777)
Overhang, Rear: 30.3 (769)
Curb Weight (estimated): 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)
Tire Size, Front/Rear: 58.7 (1491)
Wheel Size: 19 x 8 in.
Outer Diameter: 25.2 (640)
Exterior Color: Bright Amber Pearl
Interior Color: Carbon Black

[anconueys]

Certainly a nice looking car, especially for the money. But it won't look that good when they actually release the thing.

[Metalhead]

kinda looks like an s2000 from the front, not keen on the rear but i like the idea

[Ambrakam]

Hmm, looks like a constipated bee.

[911_993_911]

Miata killer? I've heard that before.

Performance remains to be seen, but the styling is weak. The back end looks like a Lamborghini, which is good, but the front end looks like a Viper and a Charger had a head on accident, which is bad. The Miata's understated aggresive styling wins here.

[Herimoisige]

looks alright and is very cheap. how much is the miata over in the US? was my first dodge caliber today. looks smart.

[osteoftex]

I think that looks SICK[thumbup]

[xiaoselangone]

What about the Pontiac Solstice or the Saturn Sky?

[neictscek]

Hmm that car´s even uglier than the Miata !

[car.insur]

I'll take a Saturn Sky Redline over that thing...

[Reftsheette]

What about the Pontiac Solstice or the Saturn Sky?

Exactly, another GM solstice/saturn platform car. Now it's Dodges turn to get a new roadster using that same platform.

[moopogyOvenny]

Dodge is Daimler/Chrysler, not GM.

[f29sXS07]

from rumors dodge is thinking of putting the 2.4L turbo engine in the car, so if that is the case will make the car have around 300 HP
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[Attarderb]

S2000 front and new Audi TT rear are the first things that come to mind.

But that doesn't mean it doesn't look good.

[Domovoy]

kinda looks like an s2000 from the front

I agree, the side from the front of the car to the end of the doors looks a bit like a mangled S2000.

from rumors dodge is thinking of putting the 2.4L turbo engine in the car, so if that is the case will make the car have around 300 HP

I know they're totally capable of it, but a 2.4 liter turbo does NOT automatically mean 300 HP, that's for sure.

[Herimoisige]

I know they're totally capable of it, but a 2.4 liter turbo does NOT automatically mean 300 HP, that's for sure.

well no, but if it was a jap engine im sure it would be about 400bhp.

[GaxyGroordrep]

If it is turbod, I would say a little over 200hp.

Plus that World Engine that is in there is part Japanese. A very good, strong, reliable motor.


Its going to sell good though. Hard to come by a convertible for that cheap and people do love convertibles. Plus, 2600lbs w/ 170hp I would say that is is close to 7.5 seconds 0 to 60 which isn't that bad considering. Then they could still have a Turbo for under $20k, which would kill the soft looking Miata.

[xyupi]

If it is turbod, I would say a little over 200hp.

Plus that World Engine that is in there is part Japanese. A very good, strong, reliable motor.


Its going to sell good though. Hard to come by a convertible for that cheap and people do love convertibles. Plus, 2600lbs w/ 170hp I would say that is is close to 7.5 seconds 0 to 60 which isn't that bad considering. Then they could still have a Turbo for under $20k, which would kill the soft looking Miata.

There isn no way that they are going to sell it for anything less than $20k unless they just have a trashy interior and crappy motor. Miatas Solstices, and Sky's all go for around $20k - $22k. Even a new Civic costs more than $15k.

[FloareTraurne]

I agree, the side from the front of the car to the end of the doors looks a bit like a mangled S2000.



I know they're totally capable of it, but a 2.4 liter turbo does NOT automatically mean 300 HP, that's for sure.

Actually it does mean bout 300hp. The SRT-4 has the same 2.4L turbo engine with 250hp. I don't think they are going to detune it. Also, they want to compete with the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline which have 260hp. GM will probably bump that up for the new model years as well.

So yes, 300hp is highly feasible. Dodge has an engine ready to produce that much.

The Horsepower wars have begun again. There are rumors of the Blue Devil vette from GM which will have about 600hp or more in the form of a supercharged engine, possible a DOHC design.

Don't underestimate american engine manufacturers. Just because they chose to build n/a v8's at 300hp and up doesn't mean they are incapable of producing a 4 banger with excess of 300hp. The engine technology is there. The only difference is we'd rather have a v8 making 300hp than a 4banger making 300hp.

[Domovoy]

Don't try and read into my comment as saying they aren't capable of 300 HP. I'm in NO WAY saying Dodge can't do it, not in the slightest!

What I'm saying is I don't think they will. I think a top end model will get close... maybe 275 or so. But I'd be a little surprised if dodge released a non-SRT model with 300 HP.

Now if we're talking SRT, which I put into a separate category like I do with M, AMG, S, V, etc... cars I wouldn't be surprised at all.