Hennessey Dodge Demon 1700: crazy 1.700 hp monster is ready!

Thomas Wachsmuth 23 January 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Dodge, Hennessey performance, Premium vehicles, Videos

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Hennessey Performance Engineering unveiled yesterday (partially) a brutally tuned one Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 a masterpiece of automotive engineering. The powerhouse developed by the newly founded department Hennessey Special Operations (HSO), should be in one strictly limited edition of only 12 vehicles will be built, with each selling for $200,000 (excluding donor vehicle). The special feature of the conversion lies in its heart: one custom-built, twin-turbocharged V8, the incredible one 1.700 PS with E85 fuel. The Demon 1700 Twin Turbo differs from the other Hennessey conversions due to a special engine configuration.

Hennessey Dodge Demon 1700

The standard 6,2 litercompressors-V8, depending on the fuel up to 1.039 HP & 1.281 Nm, is replaced by a specially developed engine that enjoys two Precision 7576 turbochargers. The new configuration enables insane acceleration: The Demon 1700 According to Hennessey Performance, this is achieved quarter mile in incredible 7,9 seconds and at a speed of 282 km/h. That would actually make him significantly faster than that Rimac Fridge. The engine, a 6,2 liter Hellephant C170, could even be expanded. However, Hennessey is still keeping a low profile about the exact technical data in this regard. But it is already clear that this is a very special one exceptional V8 acts, supplemented by forged components inside and special Cooling technologies.

HSO is a new division in the company!

HSO, the third economic pillar of the company founded by John Hennessey, focuses on ultra-high performance Vehicles are custom-made in small quantities. Demand for Hennessey's potent conversions was apparently so high that a refocus was necessary to continue to serve the extreme, high-performance niche the brand is known for. Interested parties can now register on the special HSO website for an individual adaptation of your vehicle "apply“. Although an exact schedule for the delivery of the Hennessey Dodge Demon 1700 hasn't been announced yet, we're excited to see what Hennessey can accomplish with a "blank check" and a willing buyer.

Vehicle base: Dodge Demon 170

Modifications by Hennessy Performance: The vehicle is converted into the Hennessy Demon 1700 Twin Turbo.
Motor: The original Demon engine is replaced with a custom-built Hennessy engine. The supercharger (compressor) is removed and replaced with BiTurbo technology.
turbocharger: Two Precision 7576 U Turbos.
Performance: The tuned engine delivers 1.700 hp (1.724 hp), approximately 70% higher than standard output
Speed and performance: The vehicle is capable of traveling a quarter mile in 7,90 seconds at a speed of 175 to 180 mph.
Limited production: Only 12 of the modified vehicles will be built.
Reversibility: The original powertrain components (engine, transmission, driveshaft) are removed, packaged and stored so that the vehicle can be restored to its original condition.
Projects: First project of the new Hennessey Special Operations (HSO) department