Dodge Demon (2007): first official pictures

By Tim Pollard

First Official Pictures

12 February 2007 09:59

Dodge Demon: the lowdown

Dodge is a brand intent on filling every niche going, it seems. The American firm used to be known in Britain only for its V10-powered Viper supercar, but it's expanding like there's no tomorrow - and this MX-5-rivalling Demon roadster, unveiled today, could be next. It's a high-fun, low-price two-seater aimed squarely at the Mazda soft-top. So many companies have taken aim at the MX-5 over the years, but nobody's quite stolen its crown. Could the Demon be that car?

Dodge hasn't messed with the MX-5's simple formula. The Demon is a front-engined, rear-drive roadster, powered by a straightforward, naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine (sourced from Mitsubishi). Peak power is 172bhp, maximum torque stands at 165lb ft. It's pretty slim around the hips, weighing in at 1179kg - only 84kg more than an MX-5. And with that extra muscle, it should sprint to 62mph in just under 8.0sec.

By Tim Pollard