1971 Dodge
Demon 340 - Introduced in 1971, the Dodge Demon
was offered in two models. The base two door coupe was priced
at $2,343 and came standard with your choice of the 198 C.I. Slant
Six or the 318 C.I. V-8. Buyers looking for performance opted
for the "Demon 340". Priced at $2,721 the Demon 340 was the
most affordable Dodge musclecar produced in 1971.
Left: 1971 Dodge Demon 340
photo from 2004 Mopar Nationals.
The Demon was motivated by Chrysler's
275 hp four barrel 340 V-8 engine.
A heavy duty
three-speed manual transmission with floor shifter was standard. A Rallye
Suspension Package with heavy duty front torsion bars, front
stabilizer bar, rear springs and shock absorbers was also included.
Underneath the Demon 340 featured 10x2¼ front drum brakes and 10x1¾
drums on the rear. E70x14 wide tread bias belted tires were used on
14x5.5 wheels. On the inside, a vinyl front bench seat was standard,
with interior colors available in blue, tan or black.
Instrumentation included the Rallye instrument cluster with a 150
mph speedometer.
On the outside, buyers
had a choice of fourteen standard colors and four extra cost, High
Impact colors. Vinyl roofs were also available as an option.
Body side tape stripes in white or black were standard. Dodge also
offered numerous performance related options for the Demon 340
model. Buyers could opt for a heavy duty four speed manual
transmission or a high upshift three speed TorqueFlight automatic
transmission. Appearance options included Dual hood scoops and a
blacked out hood paint treatment. Hood pins and a rear spoiler were
also available options. Interior options included cloth and vinyl
bench seats, vinyl bucket seats, center console, a thick rim 14½
inch diameter Tuff steering wheel. A 6000 rpm tachometer was also
available. 10,098 Dodge Demon 340's were produced in 1971.
Road Test magazine
tested a Dodge Demon 340 automatic in April 1971. They found the
following: 0-60: 7.8 seconds | 1/4 mile: 14.56 seconds
@ 96 mph | Estimated top speed: 127 mph| Fuel
economy: 14.3 City - 16.7 Highway
Specifications:
The 1971 Dodge Demon
340 engine had a bore and stroke of 4.04 x 3.31, 10.5:1 compression,
275 gross hp @ 5,000 rpm; 340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm. Wheelbase 108,
length 192.5, width 71.6, ground clearance 5.3, weight 3,353, 15.9
feet of usable trunk space.
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