The Roadster With an Attitude: Dodge Demon Concept

The 77th International Motor Show shall be featuringfrivolous… Everything relating to the driving
the Dodge Demon Concept as a vehicle with perfectexperience is emphasized, while that which is not is
balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicitymade visually secondary."
blended with modern design and performance.Zimmermann also said, "The well laid out instrument
The Dodge model is acclaimed as a feasible dreampanel, for example, is familiar, yet modern. Everything
car, as Jae Chung, Dodge Demon Principal Exterioryou really need - the gauges, circular AC outlets, radio
Designer, Chrysler Group, said, "While the iconic Dodge- is encapsulated in a cross-car brushed aluminum
Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon isbezel that also accentuates the width of the cabin.
designed to be an attainable dream car."Secondary controls and features, such as the HVAC
"The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring anknobs and the passenger-side glove box, are located
energetic combination of curves and intersectingbelow this bezel."
planes," he added."Each of these features is set flush, or nearly flush,
Along with premium quality auto parts like Dodge airwith the bezel surface so as to establish a 'clear zone'
filters under the hood, Dodge has given the Demon afor the driver's shift arm in all seating positions, with
highlight on its bodyside. Front wheels came up to benothing in the way of the driving experience," he
the attraction, leading the line towards the angularcontinued.
color-keyed vent on the rear fender. The sameAll being said, the Dodge Demon has the complexity
pattern can be seen at the vehicle's compound rearand distinct interior design that all comes proportionate
fender surface that curves up and over the rearto one another. Even the doors was sophisticatedly
wheel moving into a broad diagonal plane and towardsdesign with durable, vertical grab handles attached to a
the taillamp. The design gives the Dodge its distinctsilver bezel that houses the chrome door remote
muscular look.handle. Those doors are well trimmed in the lower
At the rear, the body is subsequently divided into threeportion with a stylish brushed aluminum bezel
planes: two chamfered outboard planes and taperingencapsulating large circular speaker grille.
trapezoidal taillamps. Meanwhile, the front is locked withWith regards to technical specifications, the Dodge
signature Dodge crosshair grille with aggressiveDemon is equipped with 2.4 L petrol World Engine that
trapezoidal opening. The front even has theproduces maximum power of 172 hp SAE (128 kW)
sharp-looking image articulated by the grille, headlamps@ 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 165 lb.-ft. (224
and smooth curves.Nm) @ rpm. The Demon measures 156.5 inches (3974
The Dodge Demon features 19-inch brushed aluminummm) in length, 68.3 inches (1736 mm) in width and 51.8
wheels that play on the dramatic curves planes andinches (1315 mm) in height.
pushed to the corners of the body for the open-spokeThough the pricing of the Demon hasn't been released
design.yet, Dodge has proclaimed that it will be an affordable
Considering the comfort of the interior, Dansports car. There is no doubt that the Demon will
Zimmermann, Dodge Demon Principal Interior Designer,capture the eyes of the many in the International
said, "In the manner of timeless British sports cars, theMotor Show in Geneva next month.
interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not