Scalpers paid enormous sums to secure the Dodge Demon 170, convinced it would become a blue-chip collectible. Now the market has delivered its verdict, and it is not kind to the flippers. Delivery-mile examples are sliding back toward original sticker prices.
How Dodge Demon 170 Flippers Overpaid
Dealers pushed the Demon 170 well beyond its $96,666 MSRP during the pandemic-era supply squeeze. Private listings followed suit, with three examples asking more than $300,000 in March 2024. Mecum’s Spring Classic that year saw seven cars sell roughly $60,000 to $80,000 above sticker.
Speculators chased the car with the same urgency that once drove buyers toward the Buick GNX. Still, scarcity was never guaranteed. One seller alone listed five delivery-mile cars at $160,000 to $180,000. With so many of the 3,301 units available, the special-edition aura evaporated. Our earlier coverage of the Challenger SRT Demon 170 engine recall shows the model carries ownership headaches too.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 |
| 🐎Power Output | 1,025 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 1,281 Nm (945 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 1.66s (claimed) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 168 mph (270 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $96,666 MSRP |
Auction Results Tell the Real Story
Meanwhile, the auction floor has delivered a brutal reality check. An 8-mile example sold on Dodge’s home turf of collector auctions for $129,000. Its original window sticker showed $124,046. Factor in storage, servicing, and inflation, and the first owner effectively lost money on a car they never drove.
On paper, the Dodge Demon 170 remains a stunning machine. In reality, the speculative premium has disappeared. Yellow scuff guards and protective film still covering the interior tell the story of a flip that never happened. Ultimately, the bubble burst because too many buyers wanted the same thing at the same time. Our prediction is blunt: these cars will hover near MSRP for years, rewarding the enthusiasts who actually drive them.
Disclaimer: This article is produced for Auto News Magazine and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Dodge or Stellantis. Auction figures reflect publicly reported results at the time of writing.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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