Adding Lightness for Quicker E.T.s – A Look at Demon’s Unique Front Disc Brakes — blog.dodge.com

“You don’t need 200-mph brakes on a 160-mph car.” Those are the words FCA Demon development engineer Jim Wilder used to explain why the 2018 Dodge SRT® Demon employs smaller front disc brakes than its SRT Charger and Challenger Hellcat siblings. “It all comes down to the fact Demon’s P315/40R18 Nitto drag radials carry a manufacturer speed rating of W, which equals a maximum of 168 mph.” To ensure proper performance, the Demon is electronically limited to stay below 168 mph.  

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