Some might think that the Dodge Challenger Demon is a car defined by numbers (you know, figures like the 840 hp maximum output, the 9.65s quarter-mile time or the 3,300-unit production run). And while this is partially true, the real-world experience demonstrates that things aren't all that simple.
For instance, the hefty muscle figures of the uber-Dodge don't mean that aftermarket developers leave the thing in factory trim. In fact, the market already has multiple offers for those willing to drive a four-figure Demon.
And one of the names that define this map is Hennessey Performance. As it usually does, the Lone Star State developer has come up with an upgrade program for the uber-Challenger.
The Texan specialist initially promised it would take the muscle beast all the way to 1,500 hp. And, until we'll get to see that number being brought to the street, Hennessey has come up with a thousand-horsepower Demon.
We've already seen the thing setting a quarter-mile record, thanks to a 9.1s run. Speaking of which, we'll remind you that the stock Demon has yet to deliver on its 1/4-mile promise, with the best run recorded to date sitting at 9.9s (the cooler fall weather should allow the machine to achieve its goal, though).
Well, the HPE1000 Demon, to use the thing's official nameplate, is now back, with the aftermarket developer delivering a short drive, one that sees the thing going about its business in the company's back yard.
And yes, the soundtrack of the blown HEMI monster is just as enticing as its go-fast abilities, as you'll notice in the piece of footage below. As such, we're inviting you to turn up the volume before reaching for that "play" button.
As for what the drag strip competition is doing, we'll remind you that we talked about two boosted Demons yesterday, with one of them sipping nitrous and the other packing around 1,300 horses.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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