Discontinued muscle cars continue to capture enthusiasts’ attention, with Ford’s S650 seventh-generation 2024 Mustang outselling the now-defunct Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in the first quarter of the year. Despite production ceasing for the latter two models in December 2023, their presence persists due to existing stocks and backlog orders, drawing interest from motoring enthusiasts, including those frequenting local quarter-mile dragstrips.
Notably, some of these discontinued muscle cars, such as the ‘Last Call’ special editions, continue to command attention and participate in events like the Demon 170 challenge. Recently, the Wheels channel on YouTube featured a spectacle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where two 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170s, one yellow and one purple, engaged in a head-to-head race.
Following this, another Demon 170 raced against a formidable opponent, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, showcasing the enduring appeal of these classic muscle cars in quarter-mile showdowns.
The latest excitement features a compelling matchup between a yellow Demon and challengers dubbed ‘Green Goblin’ and ‘Marines,’ including T/A and Scat Pack R/T models. Despite not being a Demon 170, the yellow Challenger demonstrates remarkable performance, with bracket racing allowing for equitable competition.
As fans in the comments section attest, these encounters showcase the enduring thrill of classic muscle car matchups, signaling a nostalgic farewell as the era of V8 engines transitions to novel technologies.
