Umm, easy. Look at it.

I don't like it but hey, to each their own.

 

Quote "other engines could fit into the car, and that the chassis is being engineered to handle significantly more power." More power!!! I could care less about the styling as long as it moves!!!

 

That could be a bad *** little car, if only they got rid of the hideous grill. I t would look better with a Chrysler front end, I never found dodge's to look interesting.

 

MotorTrend.com has more pics of this thing (back, side, interior, etc.). Thought some of you might want to check it out:

http://www.motortrend.com/features/a..._demon_concept

 

Eh, I'm not that impressed by the interior, what chassis is this car based on? And don't tell me its an slk350 chassis, lol. What engine is planned for it?

It's still tough to beat the crossfire.

 

Looks like a 350z wearing a catcher's mask.

 

Looking at the level of detail and finish from the pictures, it looks production ready.

With the Challenger launching as an '08 model, I agree it would make a better Chrysler (with a new nose of course).

 

Thought I would update this thread with some new information:

Got the new Motor Trend in this week (along with Car and Driver, but that's besides the point).
There is an article about the Demon in it. I thought many of you might want to see this sentence:
- Todd Lassa, Motor Trend, April 2007 Issue

 

Can you believe those two cup holders? Everytime you go to shift, you'd be putting your elbow into them. They should have just made a small covered storage area there instead and found a new spot for the drinks.

 

still worlds better than our cupholder (aka cup crusher).

 

I like it, I see alot of Z4 in it.

 

Hey I'm all for an affordable Chrysler/Dodge sports car but what platform they can use to make it happen? The Demon concept is based on a modified SLK chassis much like our Crossfire is. (the 94.5 inch wheel base gave that away even before current issue car magazines revealed as much in mini road tests). But NO WAY is that going to be available for a use now that the Bemz-Chrysler "divorce" is a reality. The Price would be too high !
And there are no other small rear drive platforms in Chrysler's inventory. This talk of using some yet to be developed Chinese/Cherry platform is totally "pie in the sky". First off, it will be years before such a platform is ready, second it will be FRONT WHEEL DRIVE with a transverse mounted engine. Totally unsuited for a sports car !

I'd love to see them have a low priced sports car sitting in their showrooms but I'm just not sure how it could happen now that the SLK platform is gone...

Slim

 

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SLK or not...my point is, what small rear wheel drive platform does a non-Benz owned Chrysler have access to to base the production Demon on ? I can't think of any. Even if they had further access to M-Benz/Karmann resources, there is NO WAY Chrysler could bring the Demon to market for less than $30K much less $20K !

Slim

 

I must of misinterpreted that article, but from what I understood, it is based on the SLK and a couple other mercedes parts from other cars, the only thing different is the body and some interior which makes up 50% Chrysler, while the rest is a mixture of Mercedes SLK and CLK etc...etc. So I guess it's one of those Johnny Cash built cars.

 

From today's Motor Authority blog:
Please don't hold your breath for this one...

P.S. There's also a similar story on Jalopnik.

 

The Demon is a NICE car. Just the thing to reinvigorate Chrysler. Only problem is that it does not have a platform to share or get parts other than switches and the drivetrain (with mods to change from FWD to RWD) The reason GM has been able to keep costs down on the Solstice/Sky is that those cars use a lot of existing parts.

I hope Chrysler can pull it off. The current halo car (300C) shine is getting a little dull (falling sales shows that). What better way than deliver a super macho, Hemi, tire burning, muscle car like the new Challenger, a true world class limited production sports car like the Viper and then the Demon.

I think this car would be an instant success, especially if Chrysler embraces the aftermarket and encourages inexpensive performance and appearance add-ons.

Please, Chrysler, if you do bring this little beastie to us, set realistic sales projections. This is a car that will sell 15-20K units per year in the US. Keep production controlled. Look at the success of the new Mini. Don't overproduce then under market the car like was done with the Crossfire.

 

I read it, and I came to a different conclusion. I still feel like it's an SLK in Jeeps clothing <> pun intended.

The Mercedes mechanics that are familiar with an SLK, could find their way around this car much better than any DCX mechanic, nuff said IMO.

 

I love the Demon... Would buy one in a heartbeat if they can hit the price target and give it some performance and even better, really good handling. Dodge has been overlooking the Miata-competitor market for too long.

 

Hmmm...

Maybe this is a go after all ?

About three weeks ago the most trustworthy Salesman I know at the local dealer just returned from a meeting and confirmed the Demon as "the Crossfire replacement..." He also confirmed Chrysler and M-Benz have several on-going development projects/vehicles. (remember M-Benz still gets 20% off the top if Chrysler turns a profit so it is in their interest to see them succeed...)

Now we get news that Karmann may indeed restart the Crossfire production line this fall. Afterwards it would be fairly easy for Karmann to modify the same line to produce the Demon on a variant of the Crossfire platform. Which is exactly what the current Demon prototype is; a modified, reskinned Crossfire ! Now if Cerberus/Karmann/Benz can use less expensive Dodge engines and other parts perhaps the price can be held to 20-25K after all...

Also note; the SRT4 Caliber has just been announced. 285 horsepower should be enough to challenge the class dominating Solstice GTP !

So, if the Karmann line runs off 2008 model year Crossfires fall '07 thru late summer '08 then 2009 model year Demons may start production Fall '08 !

That's my prediction for now !

Cincinnati