Hot commodities coming to the Swiss show - - By JONATHON WONG - - Source: AUtoweek

Dodge hints at a small, affordable roadster for its worldwide lineup with the debut of the Demon concept at Geneva. Envisioned as a competitor to cars like the Mazda MX-5 and Pontiac Solstice, Demon gets its power from a 2.4-liter 172-hp, 165-lb-ft four-cylinder engine, hooked to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Watch for a complete dossier on Demon in a coming issue of AutoWeek.

2007 Dodge Demon Concept - - by Marty Padgett (2007-02-12) - - Source: The Car Connection

Does Dodge have a Caliber-based roadster on its mind?

That's the easy question to ask as the Chrysler Group brand drops the veil on a new two-seat roadster coming to the Geneva motor show next month. The Demon, Chrysler says, is a 'nimble roadster with an attitude' - a roadster that shares its world four-cylinder powertrain with the new hatchback introduced last year.

The Demon, unlike the Caliber, driven by its rear wheels. But like the Caliber, the Demon sports a 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 165 pound-feet of torque. Here, the engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The package sounds a lot like the Miata and the roadsters it's spawned in the past decades. Chrysler says the Demon is a balance of classic proportions and modern design. The overall shape has echoes of both the company's own Viper and the less pricey Honda S2000, with a surfaced body, trick LED backup lamps and a signature Dodge crosshair grille. Big 19-inch wheels accentuate the Demon's kicked-up tail and tough stance.

Inside, Chrysler says the Demon has a no-frills interior with an emphasis on performance. Aluminum trim frames all the essential controls - gauges, air conditioning and radio - while the separate console houses the shifter, e-brake and power outlets and cupholders. A three-spoke steering wheel evokes the proper sportscar themes.

Chrysler doesn't admit to any production plans for the affordable sports car concept - but then again, the car hasn't even been seen in public. Stay tuned as TheCarConnection reports from the Geneva show floor in March.

Preliminary Specifications

Engine 2.4-liter petrol World Engine

Maximum Power 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum Torque 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Transmission Six-speed manual

Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive

Overall Length 156.5 (3974)

Overall Width (max. @ body) 68.3 (1736)

Overall Height 51.8 (1315)

Wheelbase 95.6 (2429)

Overhang, Front 30.6 (777)

Overhang, Rear 30.3 (769)

Curb Weight (estimated) 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)

Tire Size, Front/Rear 58.7 (1491)

Wheel Size 19 x 8 in.

Outer Diameter 25.2 (640)

Exterior Color Bright Amber Pearl

Interior Color Carbon Black

Hot commodities coming to the Swiss show - - By JONATHON WONG - - Source: AUtoweek

Dodge hints at a small, affordable roadster for its worldwide lineup with the debut of the Demon concept at Geneva. Envisioned as a competitor to cars like the Mazda MX-5 and Pontiac Solstice, Demon gets its power from a 2.4-liter 172-hp, 165-lb-ft four-cylinder engine, hooked to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Watch for a complete dossier on Demon in a coming issue of AutoWeek.

2007 Dodge Demon Concept - - by Marty Padgett (2007-02-12) - - Source: The Car Connection

Does Dodge have a Caliber-based roadster on its mind?

That's the easy question to ask as the Chrysler Group brand drops the veil on a new two-seat roadster coming to the Geneva motor show next month. The Demon, Chrysler says, is a 'nimble roadster with an attitude' - a roadster that shares its world four-cylinder powertrain with the new hatchback introduced last year.

The Demon, unlike the Caliber, driven by its rear wheels. But like the Caliber, the Demon sports a 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 165 pound-feet of torque. Here, the engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The package sounds a lot like the Miata and the roadsters it's spawned in the past decades. Chrysler says the Demon is a balance of classic proportions and modern design. The overall shape has echoes of both the company's own Viper and the less pricey Honda S2000, with a surfaced body, trick LED backup lamps and a signature Dodge crosshair grille. Big 19-inch wheels accentuate the Demon's kicked-up tail and tough stance.

Inside, Chrysler says the Demon has a no-frills interior with an emphasis on performance. Aluminum trim frames all the essential controls - gauges, air conditioning and radio - while the separate console houses the shifter, e-brake and power outlets and cupholders. A three-spoke steering wheel evokes the proper sportscar themes.

Chrysler doesn't admit to any production plans for the affordable sports car concept - but then again, the car hasn't even been seen in public. Stay tuned as TheCarConnection reports from the Geneva show floor in March.

Preliminary Specifications

Engine 2.4-liter petrol World Engine

Maximum Power 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum Torque 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Transmission Six-speed manual

Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive

Overall Length 156.5 (3974)

Overall Width (max. @ body) 68.3 (1736)

Overall Height 51.8 (1315)

Wheelbase 95.6 (2429)

Overhang, Front 30.6 (777)

Overhang, Rear 30.3 (769)

Curb Weight (estimated) 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)

Tire Size, Front/Rear 58.7 (1491)

Wheel Size 19 x 8 in.

Outer Diameter 25.2 (640)

Exterior Color Bright Amber Pearl

Interior Color Carbon Black

Hot commodities coming to the Swiss show - - By JONATHON WONG - - Source: AUtoweek

Dodge hints at a small, affordable roadster for its worldwide lineup with the debut of the Demon concept at Geneva. Envisioned as a competitor to cars like the Mazda MX-5 and Pontiac Solstice, Demon gets its power from a 2.4-liter 172-hp, 165-lb-ft four-cylinder engine, hooked to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Watch for a complete dossier on Demon in a coming issue of AutoWeek.

2007 Dodge Demon Concept - - by Marty Padgett (2007-02-12) - - Source: The Car Connection

Does Dodge have a Caliber-based roadster on its mind?

That's the easy question to ask as the Chrysler Group brand drops the veil on a new two-seat roadster coming to the Geneva motor show next month. The Demon, Chrysler says, is a 'nimble roadster with an attitude' - a roadster that shares its world four-cylinder powertrain with the new hatchback introduced last year.

The Demon, unlike the Caliber, driven by its rear wheels. But like the Caliber, the Demon sports a 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 165 pound-feet of torque. Here, the engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The package sounds a lot like the Miata and the roadsters it's spawned in the past decades. Chrysler says the Demon is a balance of classic proportions and modern design. The overall shape has echoes of both the company's own Viper and the less pricey Honda S2000, with a surfaced body, trick LED backup lamps and a signature Dodge crosshair grille. Big 19-inch wheels accentuate the Demon's kicked-up tail and tough stance.

Inside, Chrysler says the Demon has a no-frills interior with an emphasis on performance. Aluminum trim frames all the essential controls - gauges, air conditioning and radio - while the separate console houses the shifter, e-brake and power outlets and cupholders. A three-spoke steering wheel evokes the proper sportscar themes.

Chrysler doesn't admit to any production plans for the affordable sports car concept - but then again, the car hasn't even been seen in public. Stay tuned as TheCarConnection reports from the Geneva show floor in March.

Preliminary Specifications

Engine 2.4-liter petrol World Engine

Maximum Power 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum Torque 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Transmission Six-speed manual

Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive

Overall Length 156.5 (3974)

Overall Width (max. @ body) 68.3 (1736)

Overall Height 51.8 (1315)

Wheelbase 95.6 (2429)

Overhang, Front 30.6 (777)

Overhang, Rear 30.3 (769)

Curb Weight (estimated) 2600 lbs. (1179 kg)

Tire Size, Front/Rear 58.7 (1491)

Wheel Size 19 x 8 in.

Outer Diameter 25.2 (640)

Exterior Color Bright Amber Pearl

Interior Color Carbon Black

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Ο χρήστης Random έγραψε:

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Που πας και τα βρισκεις ρε πουστη γαβριηλ???? Ευγε...

Τελικα οι αμερικανοι φτιαχνουν κ γ#$#$ω ταμαξια..

Που παω και τα βρισκω? That's my side job Αυτοκινητιστικα νεα.

Ο χρήστης Lippi έγραψε:
Πάλι αυτοί οι άθλιοι αμερικανοί βγάζουν όμορφα σπορ αυτοκίνητο με πάνω από 50HP/lt!
Κάποιος να τους σταματήσει από το να βγάζουν ωραία αυτοκίνητα...
Δεν υπάρχει άλλος χώρος στην αγορά...
Έλεος! Και εμείς καταναλωτές είμαστε...πρέπει να μας βασανίζουν με τέτοια διλήμματα?
Αρκούσε το 'Γερμανός ή Γιαπωνέζος'...Τώρα θα βάλουμε και Αμερικάνο στο παιχνίδι...
Ουφ πια!!!!

Η πλακα ειναι οτι παντα υπηρχε 'ο Αμερικανος' στις αγορες σας. Καμουφλαρισμενος ως δηθεν Γερμανος και Αγγλος. Αλλα τα ειπαμε αυτα ηδη πολλες φορες.

Ο χρήστης IKE έγραψε:

Η πλακα ειναι οτι παντα υπηρχε 'ο Αμερικανος' στις αγορες σας. Καμουφλαρισμενος ως δηθεν Γερμανος και Αγγλος. Αλλα τα ειπαμε αυτα ηδη πολλες φορες.

Και με τη λογική αυτή το συγκεκριμένο αυτοκίνητο είναι γερμανικό

Γιατι το λες σε μενα αυτο? Ειπα εγω οτι εινα Αμερικανικο? Οι Γερμανοι own Chrysler Group. No doubt about that.