The Demon 170 name itself is actually a reference to the proof of the corn-based fuel. The ECU is able to adjust the tune parameters based on what fuel balance is present, providing a maximum output of 1025 horsepower and 945 Ib-ft of torque on the E85.
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What does the 170 means on the Dodge Demon?
Saying goodbye has never been so exciting. The seventh and final part of Dodge’s “Last Call” special-edition series concludes with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The street-legal dragster takes its name from the 170-proof ethanol E85 that’s required to unleash its 1025 horsepower and 945 pound-feet of torque.
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How many Demon 170s will be made?
The Demon 170 will cost $100,361 when production starts this July, but only 2500 to 3000 U.S. copies are planned through December 31. It’s curtains on V-8 Hellcats after that.
When making the full 1,025 hp, the Demon 170 can hit 60 miles per hour in 1.66 seconds. It completes the quarter-mile in an NHRA-certified 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph. You would probably need to be on a prepped drag strip to achieve these figures, according to Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis.
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