2010 Dodge Demon
2010 Dodge Demon Review
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The 2010 Dodge Demon was first introduced as a concept car at the 2007 Geneva Auto Salon in Switzerland. That fact that it was first rolled out oversees made many curious as to what Dodge plan was; in an area where Dodge id little know, was it time to put some effort into that market? Regardless, the Dodge Demon is a two door, two seat convertible that has been hailed as “an attainable dream car”, as opposed to a dream car that is way of the price range of the majority of the population. The Dodge Demon, a rear wheel drive vehicle, is muscular and handsome. Although all concept cars lose some of their features when (and if) they go into production, the Demon will likely keep key aspects such as the semi-retro cockpit design heavy on brushed-metal trim, a manual-folding cloth top that hides beneath a hard cover just behind the cockpit; and a stubby rollbar behind each seat to protect occupants in case of a flip.
Demon Power
The 2010 Dodge Demon drives with a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission. It is also likely to be available in a range of other powertrains, including a V6. Most likely, a few years down the line a turbo charged engine will also be offered.
Driving the Demon
Considering the competition there are handling and safety features that are must have for the Demon. These include antilock disc brakes, traction control, and seat-mounted torso side airbags, standard stability control, and performance-tuned suspension.
Dodge Demon Design
The 2010 Dodge Demon borrows cues from the V-10 Dodge Viper and will likely look very similar to the Demon concept. The Demons dimensions are very close to that of the Pontiac Solstice. The body side 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 tail lamp. The resulting muscular fender form projects boldly beyond the main body, underscoring that the Dodge Demon concept is a rear-wheel-drive machine. The Dodge Demon 
should have 17 inch wheels as standard, and 18s optional. The rear surface of the body is divided into three planes with two chamfered outboard planes, dominated by long, tapering trapezoidal tail lamps. Up front, the signature Dodge crosshair grille is stuffed into an aggressive, menacing, trapezoidal opening that thrusts boldly forward. 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.
2010 Cabin Features
In keeping with the general ‘sports car’ theme, the cabin of the Demon is functional, but not over the top. The focus on these types of cars is usually performance; still the Demon’s interior is stylish and comfortable. 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. 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. 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 Dodge Demon's seats feature contoured bolsters that are just high enough to provide sup
port 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.
Summary
Many consumers may not remember, but Dodge used the Demon name way back in 1971-72 for its version of the popular compact Plymouth Duster, complete with logo decals of a cute little cartoon devil. To be considered an attainable dream car, we know the Dodge Demon will be priced within a reasonable range. And, could this really be considered a dream car – well at least pretty close to it. With a stylish and bold road presence and an overall impressive cabin, the Demon lives up to its marketed motto. View a Dodge Demon by Motor Trend for more information.
