Brand New Dodge Demon 170 Goes Down the Drain | Carscoops

      The auction house values this Demon 170 at nearly $200,000 before it was destroyed.

      This flood-affected Dodge Demon 170 is virtually new, reporting only 30 miles on the odometer. However, repairing this vehicle may not be feasible, although some parts might still be salvageable.

      Straight from the factory, the top-tier Challenger was capable of accelerating to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.66 seconds.

      The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 marked an extravagant conclusion for the iconic muscle car, delivering hypercar-level performance in a distinctly Dodge style. With only 3,300 units manufactured, it’s a rare vehicle, making this flood-damaged specimen a particularly unfortunate loss. Unlike the majority of wrecked performance vehicles, this one was not destroyed in a high-speed collision but was instead affected by rising waters. To complicate the situation, it was brand new at the time. It is now set to be auctioned off.

      Copart is listing the car from its Spartanburg, South Carolina location, though information regarding the flood itself is limited. It is clear that restoring this Demon will likely be an expensive endeavor, if it is even feasible. Realistically, the purchaser will probably be someone interested in retrieving valuable parts rather than trying to fully restore the Demon.

      Typically, flood-damaged vehicles auctioned by salvage operations like Copart display a visible watermark indicating how high the water reached, but this Challenger lacks such marks. Additionally, the entire interior is covered in dirt, and the instrument panel is filled with condensation, suggesting that much of the car was submerged at some point.

      Since the electronics are presumably damaged, it is impossible to determine the mileage on the odometer. However, a Carfax check confirms that this model is brand new, with just 30 miles on it. The plastic still covering the seats and the steering wheel indicates it was nearly fresh off the lot when the flood occurred.

      Based on the timeline, the damage likely took place in September 2024 during the devastating Hurricane Helen in North Carolina.

      The engine compartment shows signs of damage as well. Like the interior, it is also covered in dirt, and if the area was flooded, many electronic components are likely ruined. The engine might be salvageable if it was not started during the flood, but it would need to be disassembled to check for any water intrusion.

      If you believe you have the expertise (and the funds) to tackle this project, the Demon 170 is available for bidding on Copart here. Good luck; you'll need it.