NOOOOOOOOO! Dodge Demon to have FWD & Chineeese?!? - SRT Forums

jaymzx · 01-13-2008, 02:16 PM

Ah this just breaks my heart.

Quote: Originally Posted by Autoblog

The Dodge Demon has been hinted and anti-hinted for production, and it seems that the sports car will indeed make it into showrooms. Unfortunately, according to AutoWeek, the Demon will wind up on a front wheel drive chassis from Chery. The 1993 Mercury Capri Demon's switch to FF has been partially driven by emissions regulations, says Chrysler's Tom LaSorda, but we think it's more likely due to build cost. There is a direct-injection engine in development, which should also help the Demon meet upcoming emissions standards while offering strong performance. The Chery platform will doubtlessly be re-jiggered for the Demon, but we predict that the MX-5 is in no danger of losing its primacy in the segment. Perhaps in acknowledgment of dynamic shortcomings, one of the major selling factors for the Demon will be a price lower than the Mazda or GM's Solstice/Sky twins, the car's main competitors. Here's hoping that no matter what's underneath the Demon, it still looks as hot as the concept when it hits stores.

[Source: AutoWeek]

Wrong-Wheel-Drive! Dodge Demon to use Chery platform - Autoblog

veritas · 01-13-2008, 02:23 PM

What breaks mine is that I already posted this not too long ago and it is in fact right below your thread.

cavie187 · 01-13-2008, 02:24 PM

Why would they do this?!?!?!? seriously.

This car has potential to compete with the mx5, s2k, and solstice/solstice gxp. If the Demon is fwd there will be NO competition. Bad Move by Dodge even if they are tying to keep "costs" down, it will not make up for the loss of market sales due to a NON-competitive powertrain.

auto-ownage!

gxp, s2k, mx5 > Demon (by default)

NorwayGT · 01-13-2008, 02:24 PM

what a bunch of idiots......it will be like a del sol ahahhahahaha

jaymzx · 01-13-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by veritas

What breaks mine is that I already posted this not too long ago and it is in fact right below your thread.

Meh I searched but whatever.

getnpsi · 01-13-2008, 02:45 PM

emissions get worse and worse every year. Kit cars anyone?

l3it3r · 01-13-2008, 02:46 PM

What an idiotic move.. Chrysler - CAN THIS PROJECT... now. We don't want another tiburon.. we want the Demon concept.. IDIOTS... [shakes head in shame]

Jpdriven · 01-13-2008, 03:03 PM

i was fantasizing with the idea of a 2.4T rwd roadster

19 psi · 01-13-2008, 03:37 PM

i dont like convertables..shoulda made a coupe then converted that to convertable....

if i wanted a convertable then id go buy the plethora of other convetrables that look just like this, that have already been there done that for the past 10+ years

HoTSauZE · 01-13-2008, 03:39 PM

That sucks.

PocketViper · 01-13-2008, 04:38 PM

Another solid move by the suits at Dodge.

Tex · 01-13-2008, 04:42 PM

no rwd because of emissions issues??? wow, best excuse to be cheap, ever. hahahahaha. its no wonder american car companies are spiraling down the toilet. why should we give the customer what they want, when we can be cheap and blame it on the EPA. screw it, there are several other options in the small sport coupe segment. i will be going with a sky redline myself

NIVO88T · 01-13-2008, 04:43 PM

FWD? nope, not interested now. And to think Chrysler needed another hit on their hands since their cars are being hit with huge criticism for being over priced and quality suffers.

dodgeman · 01-13-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cavie187

Why would they do this?!?!?!? seriously.

This car has potential to compete with the mx5, s2k, and solstice/solstice gxp. If the Demon is fwd there will be NO competition. Bad Move by Dodge even if they are tying to keep "costs" down, it will not make up for the loss of market sales due to a NON-competitive powertrain.

auto-ownage!

gxp, s2k, mx5 > Demon (by default)

haha....what do u expect, this is the same company that discontinued the neon and has a minivan called the Caliber...........and a srt version of it too

......DODGE SUCKS!! I have posted soo much bad stuff about the caliber and whoever is familiar with my post knows it......I HATE THE FUCKING CALIBER!!!

Simon.Starkie · 01-13-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by getnpsi

emissions get worse and worse every year. Kit cars anyone?

Right on, but some of the kit cars are getting ridiculously expensive.
Maybe a Monster Miata (Ford V8) or a S10-V8 would be fun for tinkerin' and relatively inexpensive.
And no friggen drive by wire either

01-13-2008, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaymzx SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Member Number: 278 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13,672	NOOOOOOOOO! Dodge Demon to have FWD & Chineeese?!? Ah this just breaks my heart. Quote: Originally Posted by Autoblog The Dodge Demon has been hinted and anti-hinted for production, and it seems that the sports car will indeed make it into showrooms. Unfortunately, according to AutoWeek, the Demon will wind up on a front wheel drive chassis from Chery. The 1993 Mercury Capri Demon's switch to FF has been partially driven by emissions regulations, says Chrysler's Tom LaSorda, but we think it's more likely due to build cost. There is a direct-injection engine in development, which should also help the Demon meet upcoming emissions standards while offering strong performance. The Chery platform will doubtlessly be re-jiggered for the Demon, but we predict that the MX-5 is in no danger of losing its primacy in the segment. Perhaps in acknowledgment of dynamic shortcomings, one of the major selling factors for the Demon will be a price lower than the Mazda or GM's Solstice/Sky twins, the car's main competitors. Here's hoping that no matter what's underneath the Demon, it still looks as hot as the concept when it hits stores. [Source: AutoWeek] Wrong-Wheel-Drive! Dodge Demon to use Chery platform - Autoblog __________________ James NWSRT-4 Team Positive Intake Manifold Pressure (PIMP) READ AND LEARN: Engines Transmissions Turbochargers Horsepower Torque

01-13-2008, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
veritas SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Member Number: 12491 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,965	What breaks mine is that I already posted this not too long ago and it is in fact right below your thread. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by edgeandink The reason they can put down decent 1/4mile times is mostly in part to the solid rear axel and its ability to hook and go. But we all know that doesnt mean crap from a dig.

01-13-2008, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
cavie187 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 48529 Location: Kenosha Posts: 1,143	Why would they do this?!?!?!? seriously. This car has potential to compete with the mx5, s2k, and solstice/solstice gxp. If the Demon is fwd there will be NO competition. Bad Move by Dodge even if they are tying to keep "costs" down, it will not make up for the loss of market sales due to a NON-competitive powertrain. auto-ownage! gxp, s2k, mx5 > Demon (by default) __________________ Funniest video(s) EVER! *Part 1 Part 2*

01-13-2008, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
NorwayGT SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Member Number: 15050 Location: norway/seattle Posts: 2,800	what a bunch of idiots......it will be like a del sol ahahhahahaha __________________ 1.9 60ft 12.9@106 266hp 333.5tq S1, mbc, agp wga, 3 inch dump TB, ngk plugs, msd wires, boomba MM's, dynoworks tranny mount, hochkis springs, tokico illuminas, hotchkis sway bars, DC front/rear strut tower bars, mopar STS, booger shifter bushings, MBmotoring 16x7's, 225/45/16 kdw's

01-13-2008, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
jaymzx SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Member Number: 278 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13,672	Quote: Originally Posted by veritas What breaks mine is that I already posted this not too long ago and it is in fact right below your thread. Meh I searched but whatever. __________________ James NWSRT-4 Team Positive Intake Manifold Pressure (PIMP) READ AND LEARN: Engines Transmissions Turbochargers Horsepower Torque

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01-13-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
getnpsi SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Member Number: 14911 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,565	emissions get worse and worse every year. Kit cars anyone? __________________ keep your signature and safe for work edited by Pete

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l3it3r SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Member Number: 5077 Location: FairfaxCountyVA Posts: 2,953	What an idiotic move.. Chrysler - CAN THIS PROJECT... now. We don't want another tiburon.. we want the Demon concept.. IDIOTS... [shakes head in shame] __________________ Canon EOS 30D\|Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon 18-55mm (kit lens), Canon 50mm f/1.8 II SanDisk 8GB ExtremeIII \| Canon 580EX Flash

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Jpdriven SRTforums Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Member Number: 47369 Location: New York City Posts: 4,093	i was fantasizing with the idea of a 2.4T rwd roadster __________________

01-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
19 psi SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Member Number: 12457 Location: ISU Posts: 5,179	i dont like convertables..shoulda made a coupe then converted that to convertable.... if i wanted a convertable then id go buy the plethora of other convetrables that look just like this, that have already been there done that for the past 10+ years __________________ mzods: S3r tial wheel AGP S3 WGA 30psi bosch 1000cc inj. E85 (HOM everywhere) KW V2 coilovers Boomba mounts CM S3 E46 bi-projector full retro'd headlights + every other bolt on

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HoTSauZE SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Member Number: 8441 Location: On an Island Posts: 13,626	That sucks. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Adionik One time this girl I was dating said she didn't like bacon...I gave her a slap to the mouth right there in public Seriously? Your should know better. keep your sig clean -Stud

01-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
PocketViper SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Member Number: 26245 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,719	Another solid move by the suits at Dodge. __________________

01-13-2008, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tex SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3622 Location: san jose califo Posts: 13,162	no rwd because of emissions issues??? wow, best excuse to be cheap, ever. hahahahaha. its no wonder american car companies are spiraling down the toilet. why should we give the customer what they want, when we can be cheap and blame it on the EPA. screw it, there are several other options in the small sport coupe segment. i will be going with a sky redline myself __________________ How absurd men are! They never use the liberties they have, they demand those they do not have. They have freedom of thought, they demand freedom of speech. -Soren Kierkegaard

01-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
NIVO88T "Made" Member Join Date: May 2003 Member Number: 1109 Location: Hectors House Posts: 9,618	FWD? nope, not interested now. And to think Chrysler needed another hit on their hands since their cars are being hit with huge criticism for being over priced and quality suffers. __________________ 2003 NSRT-4, Crower Stg VIII cams, DBB 38lb/min turbo ported & coated, JMF intake plenum and more... www.neSRToc.org NewEngland SRT Owners Club

01-13-2008, 04:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
dodgeman SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17853 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 178	Quote: Originally Posted by cavie187 Why would they do this?!?!?!? seriously. This car has potential to compete with the mx5, s2k, and solstice/solstice gxp. If the Demon is fwd there will be NO competition. Bad Move by Dodge even if they are tying to keep "costs" down, it will not make up for the loss of market sales due to a NON-competitive powertrain. auto-ownage! gxp, s2k, mx5 > Demon (by default) haha....what do u expect, this is the same company that discontinued the neon and has a minivan called the Caliber...........and a srt version of it too......DODGE SUCKS!! I have posted soo much bad stuff about the caliber and whoever is familiar with my post knows it......I HATE THE FUCKING CALIBER!!! __________________ Def: Ricer- Any idiot that uses a public road as a racetrack and thinks they have beaten a certain individual. OFFICIAL #1 HATER OF THE CALIBER SRT4!! (GO DODGE)

01-13-2008, 04:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simon.Starkie SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1564 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 2,289	Quote: Originally Posted by getnpsi emissions get worse and worse every year. Kit cars anyone? Right on, but some of the kit cars are getting ridiculously expensive. Maybe a Monster Miata (Ford V8) or a S10-V8 would be fun for tinkerin' and relatively inexpensive. And no friggen drive by wire either __________________ What's that bright, shinny thing over there...

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