Three features from the original Demon return on the 170. They are the Air-Grabber hood and the Air-Catcher headlamps. Instead of just losing a left inboard eye, the 170 loses both for maximum airflow. The SRT Power Chiller, which uses the air conditioning system to cool the temperature of the intake air, also makes a return.
Dodge updated the famous TransBrake, now accessible via a button on the center console. In simple terms, it allows the driver to set multiple launch profiles depending on the track surface. You can increase the RPM up to 2,350 to maximize a launch.
As before, several driver-assist features return. These include Line Lock (smoky burnouts), Launch Control (launching in a non-competitive environment), and Launch Assist for reducing wheel hop. And yes, the Demon 170 will pop a wheelie.
The Demon 170 ships standard with three driving modes: Custom, Auto, and Drag. In Drag Mode, drivers can control various features, including power, transmission, shift paddles, traction, suspension, and steering. Once again, the mechanical upgrades to the vehicle are pretty substantial, which is why we dedicated an entire article to them.