The Dodge Challenger Demon Will Only Have One Seat To Save Weight
Remember that 90kg+ SRT Demon weight loss Dodge has been on about? Now we know exactly what kind of diet the incoming Challenger king is on: it’s been stripped of all its passenger seats.
Yep, according to Motor Trend and numerous other outlets it’s a single-seater as standard, which accounts for a large chunk of the weight reduction.
Dropping the front passenger seat, rear bench and all the associated belts accounts for a substantial 51kg loss, but it looks as though you’ll be able to option them should you fancy terrifying a passenger or two.
The remaining weight is shed thanks to lighter 18 x 11-inch rims, fewer speakers, a load of missing carpet and sound insulation, lighter anti-roll bars, lighter brakes and a ‘deleted’ spare wheel. Oh, and a little weight has been shaved off by ditching the electrically adjusted steering column and the parking sensors. Thorough, no?
The total loss is 105kg, but when you factor in the Challenger’s hilariously fat 315-section front and rear drag radials plus flared wheel arches, the reduction stands at 97kg.
The car is expected to be revealed at the New York Auto Show this April.
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Comments
This car doesn’t have a chassis, engine nor wheels because weight reduction bro
Why no carbon used? Instead of some of this drastic nonsense
Dodge is too AMERICAN to use carbon fibre (But the hellcat challenger is made in canada)
Passenger doors for NOS!
Vin Diesel Approves!
Oh come on Dodge, the Platform is from a 20 years old luxury mercedes sedan and the only way to save weight you could find is rip out the seats?
It’s like ordering a big mac without sauce nor steak inside. But at least you get less fat, which is kind of nice I suppose.
And will not be sold to obese people
looks like dodge is taking a page out of CT’s book
That’s a New way for making more Weight Reduction,Bro!