Dodge Demolition: Witness the Demon 170 Obliterate the Corvette Z06, Camaro, and Old-School Truck

July is set to be an exhilarating month for Corvette enthusiasts with the much-anticipated official unveiling of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 on the 25th. But before the Corvette steals the spotlight, there's another beast in town that’s already making waves—the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.

The Anticipation for the C8 ZR1

The C8 ZR1 promises to be a stunner, not necessarily because of its looks—let's face it, radical visual transformations in Corvettes are rare—but because of what lies under the hood. With a new V8 engine borrowed from the Z06 and a rumored twin-turbo assembly, the C8 ZR1 aims to surpass the power metrics of its C7 predecessor. While Corvette aficionados eagerly await this marvel, local quarter-mile dragstrips remain the playground for the C7 generation Corvettes, which still have plenty to prove.

The Scene at Mission Raceway Park

In a recent spectacle at Mission Raceway Park, also known as Thunder by the River, in British Columbia, the spotlight was on a 'Last Call' series 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Renowned for its NHRA-sanctioned dragstrip, nine-turn road course, and motocross track, Mission Raceway Park provides a scenic backdrop with a body of water cooling the vibe, while the action remains fiery on the track.

The Demon 170 is a track-oriented monster capable of delivering up to 1,025 horsepower on E85 fuel, boasting an impressive 8.91-second elapsed time on the best days. On this particular day, the purple-hued, silver-embellished Demon 170 with its aggressive red 170 script took on some formidable opponents, starting with a black C7 Corvette Z06.

Face-Off: Demon 170 vs. Corvette Z06

When the lights turned green, the Demon 170 demonstrated why it is called a demon. With a 10.19-second run at 142 mph, it left the Corvette Z06 trailing at a distant 12.86 seconds and 86 mph. No amount of tuning or finesse on the GM bandwagon could make up for the sheer raw power of the Demon 170.

Next Contender: Chevrolet Camaro

Not satisfied with just one victory, the Demon 170 then faced a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro. Some might have thought the Camaro had a fighting chance, but they were sorely mistaken. The Camaro couldn’t exorcise the Demon, falling short as the SRT completed the drag in another easy victory.

The Final Challenger: Old-School Pickup

As the dust from the Camaro settled, an old-school pickup truck rolled up to the starting line. It might have had vintage charm, but that didn’t help against the Demon 170's modern muscle. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 flexed its prowess one last time with a 10.01-second run at 144 mph, leaving the pickup's efforts in the rearview mirror.

This isn’t just a series of wins; it’s a statement. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 has made it clear that it’s a dominating force on the dragstrip, proving its mettle against some of America’s beloved automotive icons. As we await the C8 Corvette ZR1's debut, the Demon 170 has set a high bar for performance and exhilaration.