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LAST CALL

ONE-OF-ONE 2023 DODGE DEMON 170

IS SET TO RAISE FUNDS AT THE LAS

VEGAS AUCTION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

In 1970 Dodge introduced the short-lived 2018 Northeast Auction. This extraordinary
Challenger. While production had ended a short creation boasted an augmented Hellcat V8 engine
four years after its introduction, the muscle car had that unleashed an astonishing 840 horsepower
a lasting impact on Mopar enthusiasts and played a when fueled by 100-octane race fuel. Dodge
significant role in the pony-car wars. The Challenger proudly proclaimed its achievement of a quarter-
later made its second appearance with its second mile time of 9.65 seconds at a staggering speed of
generation in 1978 but was discontinued in 1983. 140 mph on a prepared track surface.
In 2008, the Challenger made its third appearance, Fast forward to 2023, a year that Dodge enthusiasts
undergoing a reinvention that incorporated a have approached with a sense of trepidation, as it
nostalgic design and a modern HEMI V8 engine. signifies the conclusion of the brand's era defined
At the Barrett-Jackson 2008 Scottsdale Auction, by unabashed extravagance. Regrettably, the Hellcat
Dodge sold a special “Badge #1” edition on the V8 engine will bid farewell after dutifully powering
block to benefit charity. To set itself apart from the numerous iconic Chargers and Challengers for
competition, Dodge shifted its attention toward its nearly a decade. In addition, both models will reach
illustrious heritage and reaffirmed its commitment the end of their production line, making room for
to old-school values, emphasizing significant the emergence of electric muscle cars, marking a
horsepower figures and impressive quarter-mile significant shift in the automotive landscape.
times as top priorities. Amidst the bittersweet farewell, Dodge has been
Dodge's ingenious strategy commenced with bidding adieu to its cherished beasts through a
introducing the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat, with captivating seven-part series of special editions,
Barrett-Jackson selling VIN 001 of the model for aptly named "Last Call." Now, the curtain is drawn
charity at the 2014 Las Vegas Auction. Equipped with on the seventh and ultimate vehicle in the series,
a remarkable 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter and it stands as the most exhilarating street-legal
V8 engine, it instantaneously seized the throne of masterpiece to ever emerge from the SRT laboratory:
power. This audacious move quickly made headlines the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
and solidified the Challenger's dominance in the To further the tradition and legacy of selling these
realm of raw horsepower. incredible and powerful muscle cars at Barrett-
In another display of dominance, Dodge followed Jackson, during the 2023 Las Vegas Auction,
up in 2018 with the Demon - a meticulously June 22-24 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas
designed drag car that remarkably doubled as Convention Center, enthusiasts can bid on a 2023
a street-legal vehicle, complete with a factory Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. 100% of
warranty. It was limited to a mere 3,300 units for the hammer price will benefit Kristi House. This
its single year of production, with the final Demon 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Florida
produced selling for charity at Barrett-Jackson’s provides treatment, advocacy and coordination of

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