Comical: Another 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Fails To Sell, Dealer Says No to $149,170

It’s not out of the realm of possibility that cars such as this never-driven Challenger Demon 170 might soon be selling at or near window sticker. That’s really going to hurt those that were hoping to ride this inflation wave long-term, or at least for a couple of years. Yet, the market has spoken, and we’ve been seeing a lot of “in demand” models failing to meet their reserve at auction, which let’s face it, is extremely satisfying from a customer’s standpoint.

The listing for that Go Mango Challenger Demon 170 from yesterday was pulled because the seller wasn’t happy with $162,000 for a car that cost $125,000 originally. That car and this one here are very similar. They both have delivery miles, yet the highest bid for this Destroyer Grey example maxed out at $149,170, which would have already represented a significant profit over its $116,000 sticker price.

Alas, the dealer didn’t bite, but good luck getting more for a car that features both the front and rear passenger seat delete option. Not everyone wants to spend this much money on a Challenger that you can only use at the drag strip and never (ever) use for giving anyone else a ride. It’s a very focused, yet very limited specification.

Let’s dive a little deeper into the spec though, starting with that previously mentioned Destroyer Grey colorway, which I also think may be contributing to this vehicle’s downfall. It’s not the best color for a Challenger, is it? Plus, there’s very little contrast between the body panels and the black accents.

Anyway, other visual highlights include the “Alcohol Injected” lettering on the hood-scoop bezel, the optional satin black graphic for the roof and trunk lid, Air-Catcher HID headlights, the SRT Performance rear spoiler with an integrated rearview camera, plus black 18” front and 17” rear alloy wheels wearing Mickey Thompson ET Street R rubber.

Meanwhile, the interior has only one seat (upholstered in black cloth with white stitching), but also carbon fiber trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker Alpine sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, plus a dashboard plaque that identifies this Demon 170 as car #1428.

Of course, you all know what’s going on underneath the hood. There’s a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, working alongside a 3.0-liter supercharger. Floor the throttle on regular E10 fuel and you’ll be putting down 900 horsepower and 810 lb-ft of torque. However, on E85, you gain access to 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb-ft of torque. This is a sub-9 second car over the standing quarter mile.