First Drive: 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

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  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Рік тому +3038

    The car industry needs more CEO’s like Tim

  • @rumblebelly6780
    @rumblebelly6780 Рік тому +5226

    An actual CEO who knows what he is talking about, with passion ! Hats off for this man!

    • @makatron
      @makatron Рік тому +163

      Which is why this car was able to make it to production. If you leave it to penny counters decide you'll have another Nissan where besides the GTR there's nothing else that comes to mind.

    • @Hat6000
      @Hat6000 Рік тому +63

      Yup, I felt the passion in this man.

    • @zefdin101
      @zefdin101 Рік тому +45

      I just came on to type the same thing!! Lol! What a refreshing thing not to have some stuffed shirt dweeb trying to huck a car at you… Tim is a bad a$$ clearly and he eats up the gear stuff. Definitely makes me want one! Jays pretty darn cool as well!

    • @kahless0173
      @kahless0173 Рік тому +24

      Isn't he the same guy who cried and cried about Tesla quoting it's acceleration times with rollout when he unveiled the hellcat, and now that's how he's proudly boasting about times that include rollout for this car.

    • @workingguy-OU812
      @workingguy-OU812 Рік тому +18

      I agree - I think I'm in for a Dodge or Ram in my future again. Love the ZF transmissions, love the new V8's.

  • @phillipkudela1968
    @phillipkudela1968 Рік тому +927

    I'm really going to miss this Era of Dodge. They owned the muscle car market for nearly a decade. Hell of a ride.

    • @solomonstello
      @solomonstello Рік тому +21

      No pun intended 😉

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Рік тому +19

      You say that but look at mustang sales

    • @phillipkudela1968
      @phillipkudela1968 Рік тому +108

      @austinlogan387 no hate on the Mustang, but Dodge split their muscle car sales through the Challenger, Charger, Durango, TRX, Trackhawk, Chrysler 300, and even the Wrangler 392. They made a muscle car for everyone.

    • @austin3873
      @austin3873 Рік тому +7

      @@phillipkudela1968 you’re right but a 5.0 would still gap anything on that list

    • @adingman9798
      @adingman9798 Рік тому +25

      Dodge and Plymouth have dominated the muscle car market and drag strips since 1962 beginning with the Max Wedge cars, Gen II Hemis, Vipers, SRT/10's TRX's and eventually the TrackHawks, Hellcats and Demons.

  • @aconfusedazn
    @aconfusedazn Рік тому +1099

    Seeing a CEO as knowledgeable and passionate as Tim is really refreshing. He was also surprisingly transparent and why they did certain things and couldn’t do other things.

    • @ShadowHawk4219
      @ShadowHawk4219 Рік тому +21

      Indeed, that struck me too, like the weight of a sunroof and the hood type for crash test purposes.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +5

      The CEO is AMAZING 💋
      Can I have my raise now Tim?

    • @xbleepxbloopx3411
      @xbleepxbloopx3411 Рік тому +12

      Right? I'm still amazed that he was so honest on why the price of the sunroof is high lmfao! "If you pay for the sunroof then you're paying for the guy that likes to get fast wheels" "If you want both, great" hahahhaha I love it!

    • @ericochoa4271
      @ericochoa4271 Рік тому +4

      @@devonp5079 With a profile name like yours? No lol

    • @Holanduzo
      @Holanduzo Рік тому +2

      He also tried to sell us the Charger ev, a real passionate guy doesnt want those things, gimme pistons bouncing up and down!

  • @dougshaw2944
    @dougshaw2944 Рік тому +751

    Jay's the man. Could be retired & playing with his cars on his time, but keeps on doing this for us, even after those recent issues.
    Thank you, sir!

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +10

      Jays the man
      Tim’s a 🤡

    • @bongobob7079
      @bongobob7079 Рік тому

      @@devonp5079 Where did Dodge touch you? You are literally crying like a baby in everyones post bwahahaha.

    • @richardstoffel6585
      @richardstoffel6585 Рік тому +21

      He likes cars, gets payed to make these vids so why not. More money to buy more cars ;)

    • @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243
      @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243 Рік тому +6

      He’s doing what he love and he loves what a lot of us love. He gets paid very well to do it as a bonus. He knows all the right people too. It’s a dream he’s living and sharing it with us. If that makes sense. Incredible life. Very Knowledgeable man.

    • @Studio23Media
      @Studio23Media Рік тому +2

      It gives him an excuse to have the best cars in the world brought to his shop and he gets to drive them! 😂

  • @scorpio13617
    @scorpio13617 Рік тому +249

    An unbelievable achievement from Tim and the team at Dodge!

  • @garygraham2513
    @garygraham2513 Рік тому +383

    I love Jay's enthusiasm! It's totally infectious! Makes a guy go "I WANT ONE"!

    • @tjyau7068
      @tjyau7068 Рік тому +3

      To bad its unobtainable in terms of price unless your one of the lucky rich people.

    • @garygraham2513
      @garygraham2513 Рік тому +2

      @@tjyau7068 , lol Yeah there’s that! I did say Want… not Buy

    • @rancon265
      @rancon265 Рік тому +3

      Maybe bank give 20yr mortgage if you sleep in it.

    • @michaellorenz7177
      @michaellorenz7177 Рік тому

      As cool as this is, I'd rather have one of the Black Ghost tributes.

    • @garygraham2513
      @garygraham2513 Рік тому

      @@michaellorenz7177 , yeah… I couldn’t afford that one either

  • @mikewiley1007
    @mikewiley1007 Рік тому +431

    Jay is giggling like a little kid and it’s great to see. Amazing vehicle!!!

    • @Groux504
      @Groux504 Рік тому +4

      I noticed that

    • @jschoneger
      @jschoneger Рік тому +4

      Not many cars can make the "immaturity " come out in Jay, and that is saying a lot!

    • @berky1976
      @berky1976 Рік тому +6

      That is what I liked about it. His giggling every time he pressed the throttle. I'll never own one, but the fact that it exists is enough for me. Shame that some of these will be garage queens and never allowed to stretch their legs or even see a 1/4 mile track.

  • @CodyC_n_AZ
    @CodyC_n_AZ Рік тому +170

    Jay Leno is freaking National Treasure! To see and hear jays laugh and massive smile just makes the world a better place for a moment! For a guy that has pretty much every badass car there ever was still get giddy about one is awesome! Love to see it and thanks for creating these videos Long Live the Leno!

  • @Kenn_18
    @Kenn_18 Рік тому +381

    Now that’s a real CEO, that knows his car! Hats off to Dodge for a great CEO and a great car!

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      Tim lies like a rug about everything. A real 🤡

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite Рік тому +2

      The board must be pretty good to have chosen him and given him this latitude.

    • @Jason.cbr1000rr
      @Jason.cbr1000rr Рік тому +1

      ​@@KutWrite or passed on cos ... favours or was a favourite of the predecessor 😃

    • @RubberChicken31
      @RubberChicken31 Рік тому

      If he was so great, he should've kept around the hellcat engine!!

  • @hent1438
    @hent1438 Рік тому +92

    Tim is definitely the Car Guy's CEO. It was also cool watching Jay chuckle like a little kid every time he mashed on the throttle. He's probably trying to decide whether to spec his out with the passenger seat for his wife or not lol...!! Either way, what an absolute animal. Kudos to Tim and his talented team at Dodge.

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail5675 Рік тому +378

    Thank you Dodge for keeping the muscle car alive and inspiring other manufacturers to try. Amazing power.

    • @makatron
      @makatron Рік тому +19

      Also what GM has done with blackwing too, even offering manuals.

    • @MauiWauiPineappleExpress
      @MauiWauiPineappleExpress Рік тому +13

      Dodge is going all electric!

    • @rondail5675
      @rondail5675 Рік тому +1

      @@MauiWauiPineappleExpress The new Charger Daytona EV concept looks great .

    • @papermaker85
      @papermaker85 Рік тому +2

      Amazing power? That's WEAK.
      Rs3 stock motors 600hp out a 2.5.

    • @phonebackup8132
      @phonebackup8132 Рік тому +13

      @@papermaker85 Not with a warranty! Hahahaa.

  • @djSmokeShow
    @djSmokeShow Рік тому +489

    Absolutely mind boggling that this is a production car. I've never been a huge Dodge fan, but they have 100% of my respect after this achievement. They didn't just improve a few things, they innovated the hell out of this thing. Unreal.

    • @Bamaboy813
      @Bamaboy813 Рік тому +23

      We saw the goalpost and wanted to get banned again lmao that's nasty for a company to make a car that they likely lose money on just to have the sickest factory drag car ever made that you can also drive to Wendy's for a frosty after the track lmao

    • @MrJaybeezy123
      @MrJaybeezy123 Рік тому +3

      It's a "production car" but really not. It's still limited release, with 2 versions.

    • @_J.D.
      @_J.D. Рік тому +16

      @@MrJaybeezy123 It is a production car though.

    • @MrJaybeezy123
      @MrJaybeezy123 Рік тому +1

      @@_J.D. for it to be production, it has to be mass produced.

    • @Zapdos6996
      @Zapdos6996 Рік тому +24

      @@MrJaybeezy123 Stop it. It's a production car and you know it. We all know it. It is LITERALLY the first factory production car to run the quarter mile under 9 seconds with a certified NHRA time of 8.91 seconds at 152 mph. I mean, I don't know how to dumb it down any further. It literally has the record.

  • @cantcme1243
    @cantcme1243 Рік тому +37

    Dodge is undoubtedly the all time king of muscle cars hands down they're always light years ahead of the game and even when they do a mic drop out of the game the other companies will still be playing catch up?!.."Dodge, the brotherhood of muscle"

  • @chadmichael81
    @chadmichael81 Рік тому +266

    I've seen so many of his videos and NEVER seen him this happy to test drive a car.

  • @HonJazzz
    @HonJazzz Рік тому +810

    I love how Jay’s casually flooring a 1025 HP car on the street with no seatbelt on. That’s a true hot rod guy right there! 🤙🏻

    • @bjorngve
      @bjorngve Рік тому +18

      Of course I don´t know but my guess is he wasn´t really flooring it. You need something like an airfield for such games.

    • @HonJazzz
      @HonJazzz Рік тому +34

      @@bjorngve True, but he definitely had his foot in it. Maybe not all the way but that’s still a lotta power.

    • @Danny__D
      @Danny__D Рік тому +26

      I noticed that.
      Pretty disappointing to be honest

    • @realMaverickBuckley
      @realMaverickBuckley Рік тому +7

      ​@danny jd Its a harness so maybe he forgot. We all make mistakes Danny 😊

    • @MatrixJockey
      @MatrixJockey Рік тому +6

      He drives a TESLA MODEL S PLAID as his daily driver which has 1020 HP....I'm sure this combustion toy is easy breezy

  • @bondalero0074
    @bondalero0074 Рік тому +8

    I remember buying my 93’ Mustang Foxbody 5.0 and for the time it was a Beast with under 300hp, my first V8 speed demon! Now they speak of 1000+ Horsepower just blows my mind! I think of my 5.0 blasting out the hole in 1st gear pinning you to your seat, screaming through 2nd gear smoke everywhere with taste of burnt rubber on your tongue, and still screeching when you hit 3rd gear at 100+ mph! God, those where the BEST of times! I can ONLY imagine what a dream it is to get to drive this ICONIC “DEMON”! Way to go Mopar, you consistently blow our minds with the innovation!#Dodge#Demon#😈

    • @A.J.1656
      @A.J.1656 15 годин тому

      2nd gear went to 100mph in your Fox? I was shifting to 4th at 100mph in my 99.

  • @wine_country_moto
    @wine_country_moto Рік тому +307

    Never been a dodge guy but I love they still push the muscle. This one is absolutely badass.

    • @loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327
      @loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327 Рік тому +10

      I love mopar

    • @donaldliverance2597
      @donaldliverance2597 Рік тому +12

      It's literally the end of muscle and Mopar lol the end of the hemi the end of their v8 the end of dodge

    • @Joe-sn6ir
      @Joe-sn6ir Рік тому +5

      they did. but now they are going stupid with batteries. O.o

    • @edwmedeiros
      @edwmedeiros Рік тому +4

      @@Joe-sn6ir all the car companies are moving away from gas engines to batteries after the EPA regulations. They have no choice. Truly sad what the government is doing to the muscle car industry. No more high horsepower super fast ICE machines from the factory.

    • @invalidusername_5101
      @invalidusername_5101 Рік тому

      ​@@donaldliverance2597 they don't have a choice it's fiat goofy

  • @August1Three
    @August1Three Рік тому +420

    Gotta love a CEO that is knowledgeable about his product.

    • @motor._.maniac379
      @motor._.maniac379 Рік тому +3

      The knowledge to lie about it? 1,66 second from 0-60??? No, it’s from 6-60 in a rollout

    • @cjbecker1683
      @cjbecker1683 Рік тому +4

      I'd like to see his stable of cars 👍

    • @August1Three
      @August1Three Рік тому +3

      @@cjbecker1683 probably just as crazy as Jay Lenos.

    • @cjbecker1683
      @cjbecker1683 Рік тому

      @@August1Three That guy was extremely impressive..........amazing 👍

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +3

      Tim Kuniski lies 🤡

  • @kevin-haggerty
    @kevin-haggerty Рік тому +26

    This was a banger for sure. Awesome to see an American car company, with a super passionate CEO who talks about the product and gets excited as we do. Bravo Tim, Jay, and the still beating heart of muscle cars in our country!

  • @robertjones818
    @robertjones818 Рік тому +304

    “As long as the driver is not alcohol injected” 😂
    Great line Jay

    • @dystv2477
      @dystv2477 Рік тому +2

      jajajajjaa i was dying 😂😂😂

    • @mraycgz
      @mraycgz Рік тому +4

      Comedic timing.

    • @Jason.cbr1000rr
      @Jason.cbr1000rr Рік тому +4

      ​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ I'm buddhist tho

    • @cesarrocha2706
      @cesarrocha2706 Рік тому +1

      Me seeing this while being alcohol injected lol

    • @thomascampbell5633
      @thomascampbell5633 Рік тому

      @@Jason.cbr1000rr Consider Jesus. He said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Ask Jesus to reveal himself to you. Tell him you want to know the truth. Read the bible and Jesus will guide you to the truth about himself.

  • @georgesienny7003
    @georgesienny7003 Рік тому +186

    I could listen to the Dodge guy talk all day. He is really interesting and knows what he’s talking about.

    • @Ereyner426
      @Ereyner426 Рік тому +7

      He only cares about his bottom line...he doesn't know anything engineer's do

    • @jamiekeeper6204
      @jamiekeeper6204 Рік тому +1

      Who is you ? The dodge guy ?😂

    • @jamiekeeper6204
      @jamiekeeper6204 Рік тому

      @@Ereyner426 he’s always doing exercises for a perk bum

    • @Ereyner426
      @Ereyner426 Рік тому

      keeper lean how to construct a sentence.

    • @Ereyner426
      @Ereyner426 Рік тому +1

      keeper learn how to construct a legible sentence.

  • @dennisjames9091
    @dennisjames9091 11 місяців тому +3

    No other recent car video put a smile on my face like this one. This car is really unbelievable. When Jay Leno accelerates you can see the amount of work they put in ensuring that it has traction, not only power. And that sound !

  • @Dan_5.0
    @Dan_5.0 Рік тому +148

    That Tim guy definitely knows his stuff. What a true car guy. He’s all about performance. And hats off to jay for jumping on this and giving us a look at it. Seeing jay get on it and smile like a kid was such a cool thing.

  • @mattmanley7118
    @mattmanley7118 Рік тому +146

    You are a braver man, than most! I’m so glad the show is still on UA-cam after the network foolishly canceled it on cable television. Love Jay so down to earth

    • @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243
      @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243 Рік тому +7

      Best part about that is no commercials. They wouldn’t be able to run episodes that long on tv without making it a special.

    • @illuminativon6542
      @illuminativon6542 Рік тому +2

      Who still uses cable it’s 2023

    • @mattmanley7118
      @mattmanley7118 Рік тому

      @@illuminativon6542 funny enough I just cut my cable yesterday!! No more!!! Outrageous prices! Freedom!!

    • @mattmanley7118
      @mattmanley7118 Рік тому

      @@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243 this is true!!

  • @ValladolidArde
    @ValladolidArde Рік тому +22

    Gotta love the CEO, so much knowledge and passion. Jays reactions are pure gold and what a Jobe the team at Dodge did, I want one so bad now.... I genuinely love this vehicle now

  • @wperry1970
    @wperry1970 Рік тому +283

    If you can make Jay giggle like a school boy, you have built a fast car😂

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +3

      Jay’s the Man
      Tim’s a 🤡

    • @bshingledecker
      @bshingledecker Рік тому +4

      So who laughed along with him? I did.....

    • @Groux504
      @Groux504 Рік тому +1

      That was priceless. J has driven everything

    • @kronk9418
      @kronk9418 Рік тому +8

      @@devonp5079 Imagine having to make a bot account against a car manufacturer. Dodge lives rent free in your hollow head 😂

  • @LifeofBrinc
    @LifeofBrinc Рік тому +220

    Even someone like me that loves German cars would 100% buy this. Doge (much car such power) really has killed it with the American muscle car. Good job Dodge.

    • @Punisher6791
      @Punisher6791 Рік тому +14

      Doge? the meme dog?

    • @EJ257IHI
      @EJ257IHI Рік тому +7

      I'm into Japanese cars but I would buy this as well.

    • @mrwhips3623
      @mrwhips3623 Рік тому

      ​@@EJ257IHI so your into god awful disgusting over priced ugly incredibly unreliable "built" cars? Suit yourself, no thanks

    • @FaithfulServant316
      @FaithfulServant316 Рік тому +12

      Too bad Dodge Stellantis screwed the Brotherhood of Muscle really bad giving the greedy dealership owners the first shot of allocations for this car. Then they either kept for themselves or selling them 100k-250k over msrp sticker.
      Thanks ALOT Tim. Thanks Alot Dodge!
      Thanks alot for NOT watching out for the Brotherhood of muscle everyday enthusiast racer who never got them to showcase them at the Drag strips.
      You guys blew it! & ticked off thousands of us! And you never made good for it!

    • @ClickbaitMotorsports
      @ClickbaitMotorsports Рік тому

      Time stop supporting Nazi Euro trash.

  • @robertwalls5794
    @robertwalls5794 Рік тому +14

    What makes this great is we've seen all the goodies Jay has and has driven and yet he's having a true blast driving this beast.

  • @hatcam587
    @hatcam587 Рік тому +211

    Love the fact that he was so open about the testing and failures. Definitely loves his cars. Great to see in a CEO.

  • @cersos
    @cersos Рік тому +35

    I've seen Jay drive just about everything. I don't see him chuckle like this often. This is the best ad Dodge could ever have.

  • @alexthegreat445
    @alexthegreat445 Рік тому +6

    Probably the first time I've seen Jay smile so much and talk so little while driving a car... u can tell he was impressed

  • @midiandirenni8315
    @midiandirenni8315 Рік тому +245

    Seeing the CEO show the car with such enthusiasm really makes me happy. The new torque mamangement is super high tech. Love it. The 0-60 should have been 1.666 though.

    • @andyroid5028
      @andyroid5028 Рік тому +7

      _Ah yes, I get it.. Demon... 1.666. I see what you did there. LOL. 👍😁_

    • @tumblelake63
      @tumblelake63 Рік тому +4

      A CEO who knows his cars.

    • @Juggalo10p
      @Juggalo10p Рік тому

      It would affect sale

    • @miseryparty3726
      @miseryparty3726 Рік тому +8

      lol that 1.666 is only on a prepped surface with drag radials. more like 2.5-2.8 seconds on normal roads

    • @jimmy-et1pm
      @jimmy-et1pm Рік тому +1

      Just an AMAZING car....would love to go for a cruise in that beast.

  • @ClayLoomis1958
    @ClayLoomis1958 Рік тому +92

    You could read it on his face, and hear it in his giggle. Jay _is_ going to buy one of these.

    • @makatron
      @makatron Рік тому +20

      I'd say he's already in line to get one of the first ones.

    • @Mountain4free
      @Mountain4free Рік тому +7

      ​@@makatron He probably got the very first one..

    • @porterbrooks4631
      @porterbrooks4631 Рік тому +1

      You didn't realize this car is already jays his plate is on the rear tag unless that's just for in the shop. This damn beauty is already jays the car did what was needed at the track and it seems to be his

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 Рік тому

      @@porterbrooks4631 If it was already Jay's car, why would he be asking the CEO if he could take it for a drive?

    • @Saint_S1
      @Saint_S1 Рік тому +1

      They probably gave him one for this infomercial

  • @stevegodfrey8308
    @stevegodfrey8308 10 місяців тому +1

    Love that car . MY SIX YEAR OLD CHALLENGER DRIVES AND HAS A TON OF POWER . ONE SET OF TIRES ALONG WITH REGULAR VALVOLINE FULL SYNTHETIC OIL AND FILTER CHANGES AND IT RUNS LIKE A DREAM .

  • @mini2nut67
    @mini2nut67 Рік тому +364

    Tim is a rare breed the automotive executive ranks. A CEO who knows as much about the mechanics of a modern automobile as he does public speaking, spreadsheets, etc.

    • @MyNameJeff..
      @MyNameJeff.. Рік тому +9

      Yea, but he’s ending these cars for gay electric cars with bluetooth speakers for exhaust sounds.

    • @jamesp1389
      @jamesp1389 Рік тому +7

      ​@@MyNameJeff..what makes a car homosexual? Intriguing

    • @MyNameJeff..
      @MyNameJeff.. Рік тому

      @@jamesp1389 🤓

    • @dumelisdumelis
      @dumelisdumelis Рік тому

      @@jamesp1389 electric cars are gay. I can't believe the modern times! Nothing beats coal powered, still. That's there the heterosexuality is at! I beat my wife!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Kev-01973
      @Kev-01973 Рік тому

      Not literally, I’m happ😅

  • @MohCars_
    @MohCars_ Рік тому +168

    The car industry needs more CEO’s like Tim. Incredibly passionate and knowledgeable on every single nerdy aspect of the car, that’s how it should be. Even in all the prior Dodge videos with him

    • @voodoodiecast
      @voodoodiecast Рік тому +6

      A fraud? Who screws his loyal dodge fan? Lol

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +2

      @@voodoodiecast TRUE

    • @slimhardaway8
      @slimhardaway8 Рік тому +5

      ​@@voodoodiecast blame yourself and the people you voted for not Tim! Change is inevitable, adapt or get left behind whining about it!

    • @voodoodiecast
      @voodoodiecast Рік тому +11

      @@slimhardaway8 lol ice engine aren’t going anywhere. Ev isn’t the future it’s just politics.

    • @Docstantinople
      @Docstantinople Рік тому +1

      @@voodoodiecastwhy is he a fraud? I’m curious, I don’t know much about dodge.

  • @JJthejetplane-in7ii
    @JJthejetplane-in7ii Рік тому +127

    Wow, incredible how knowledgable Tim is when talking about every detail of this car, you can definitely tell he loves what he's created. This guy has a true passion for the piece of artwork he has produced and seems like a super down to earth CEO, love to see it. Congratulations on producing an absolute monster!

    • @MarkSmith-cz3by
      @MarkSmith-cz3by Рік тому +4

      That’s too bad that Dodge will be getting rid of the high performance V-8 engines that put them on the map.

    • @ThatCarGuy
      @ThatCarGuy Рік тому

      @@MarkSmith-cz3by Is it dodge or the lefties voting for this? Ford killed the Mustang by making it an electric SUV, Chevy is killing the Camaro... Dodge is going out with a bang for their V8s.

    • @bretthong6137
      @bretthong6137 Рік тому +1

      He didn't create it. Engineering did

    • @parchedpixels5804
      @parchedpixels5804 Рік тому

      Super down to earth CEO, but he does throw around the term “literally” needlessly way too much like an annoying teenage girl haha.

    • @iliketakingshowers
      @iliketakingshowers Рік тому

      @@bretthong6137 engineers are clueless without a leader to guide them

  • @MansManShorts
    @MansManShorts Рік тому +8

    It's been a long time since a car blew me away, I'm so happy it's one of ours. This is a car to be proud of.

  • @DigitalCarAddict
    @DigitalCarAddict Рік тому +127

    Badass! I think he's the first person outside of Dodge to drive it on the street.

    • @bharathnaveen8870
      @bharathnaveen8870 Рік тому +3

      I somehow knew you were gonna comment on this video lol

  • @CarsandCats
    @CarsandCats Рік тому +11

    You can't beat the instant throttle response and torque of a belt driven supercharger. I love mine.

  • @petersu5364
    @petersu5364 Рік тому +236

    It's rare to get the CEO of a large company even on Jay Leno’s Garage

    • @rondavis2791
      @rondavis2791 Рік тому +2

      Ford did it

    • @JuanTomlinson472
      @JuanTomlinson472 Рік тому +9

      This man was here before when he presented the original Hellcat back in 2014

    • @badchuck16
      @badchuck16 Рік тому +4

      They line up for him if they got the right car to show.

    • @Nixontheman
      @Nixontheman Рік тому +4

      It’s an advertisement‼️ This is not a corrupt Auto Review Channel.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      Fake Times

  • @porterhouse_klaus
    @porterhouse_klaus Рік тому +110

    Probably the most authentic and real reactions of Jay in any of his test drive videos. Love it!!!!

    • @kturbo09
      @kturbo09 Рік тому +2

      I was gonna say the same thing! The way he laughs and smiles is just genuine!

  • @DPCcars
    @DPCcars Рік тому +6

    Tim's passion and knowledge for the automotive world shines through in every word he speaks. It's incredibly refreshing to see a CEO who's not only focused on spreadsheets and numbers, but who genuinely loves the mechanics and thrill of these machines. Dodge has truly hit it out of the park with this one, and Tim's leadership is a big reason for that success. Hats off to Tim and the whole Dodge team for keeping the muscle car spirit alive and well.

  • @Patrick-bu5vy
    @Patrick-bu5vy Рік тому +95

    Dodge smashed it out of the park with this thing.....an instant legend. 10 out of 10 🙌

    • @tonecapone8840
      @tonecapone8840 Рік тому +4

      Long after we're gone, this thing will be worth about half a billion dollars. Lol.

    • @originalname9999
      @originalname9999 Рік тому

      @@tonecapone8840 Now that is a long term investment.

  • @Mr.ImbeciIe
    @Mr.ImbeciIe Рік тому +86

    Not a big fan of dodge products but I can sure respect and admire when it’s due. This Demon 170 is one of those times. What a smart and passionate CEO!

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 Рік тому +3

      Yeah i hate dodge cars also in general i don’t like American cars but this car is impressive

  • @matthewwood7245
    @matthewwood7245 Рік тому +4

    Jay looked and sounded like every little kid giggling when he floored it. Love it! Reminnded me of riding in Dad's hot rods growing up begging to floor it. Dad would love today's muscle.

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo Рік тому +55

    Glad too see you’re better after the injuries, Jay. This car is very slick.

  • @mrvango3648
    @mrvango3648 Рік тому +3

    I haven't seen Jay smile so much from pushing down on the accelerator in a long time, what a torque monster, way to go Dodge. I know that the times are changing with the internal combustion engine demise in the near future, but thanks Dodge for going out with one hell of a muscle car. BTW Jay next time make sure that you put on the 5 point harness... Stay safe.

    • @veritas41photo
      @veritas41photo 10 місяців тому +1

      This may indeed be the last of the (internal combustion) V-8 Interceptors! Hybrids and electrics will now take over... sadly.

  • @knowntalmbout
    @knowntalmbout Рік тому +47

    I love that the CEO himself is here breaking down the ins and outs of this car to detailed and explained for even non car people to understand

  • @jjwrx8
    @jjwrx8 Рік тому +23

    Definitely a good final way to go out for the challenger always liked how instead of going lighter and sportier dodge just says add more power and make it stronger to handle it. Doesn't get much more muscle than that.

  • @Josh-179
    @Josh-179 Рік тому +6

    A CEO that sounds like the chief engineer of the car. Really a surprising thing to see. 👍

  • @stuartsmith5308
    @stuartsmith5308 Рік тому +47

    I've never seen Jay so full of joy and happiness, with a genuine smile while driving any car. Till i saw him drive this car.

    • @noxnyc23
      @noxnyc23 Рік тому +1

      hes done it with hundreds of cars.. F1 cars included

  • @Toxsin5309
    @Toxsin5309 Рік тому +71

    At the end of one hell of a legacy... Rest in piece Hemi. (1953-2023 - 70 years of high powered Mopar's)

    • @2010drive
      @2010drive Рік тому +3

      The Hemi is not going away

    • @Toxsin5309
      @Toxsin5309 Рік тому

      @@2010drive Wait, what?

    • @deandredonald4468
      @deandredonald4468 Рік тому +4

      @@2010drive they are….. dodge will no longer continue gas powered engines

    • @dmcdannnell3069
      @dmcdannnell3069 Рік тому +6

      You forgot to mention the 30 plus years in between they didn't offer one.

    • @Toxsin5309
      @Toxsin5309 Рік тому

      @@dmcdannnell3069Nope. 1953 was the first Hemi ever, and I never skipped a year, so...

  • @richardvervoorn6626
    @richardvervoorn6626 3 місяці тому

    That little giggle when Jay steps on it from a stop is GENUINE PLEASURE on his part. My ‘73 Challenger (340) kind of gave me a similar reaction but by comparison it was NOTHING compared to the current Challengers. Fun at the time and if I had my hands on this car at 18 years old, I most certainly would NOT HAVE SURVIVED. I would have gone out with a huge grin tho’ !!!

  • @jhartford58
    @jhartford58 Рік тому +17

    Put a smile on my face seeing Jay smile that much

  • @scottimusgarrett15
    @scottimusgarrett15 Рік тому +24

    Thanks for coming by, Tim! Holy crap, that thing is bananas!! Cars like this are the reason that there are no Prius owners' "cars and coffee" groups. 😂 Thanks, Jay and Crew for another entertaining episode!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      Tim lies about everything, a real 🤡

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 Рік тому +51

    I've never seen Jay laughing so much over a car. He really is a car nut in more ways than one. Send it Jay !

  •  Рік тому +41

    I just love to hear a CEO like Tim be passionate about the race car. He really knows what he's talking about. He's driven that car A LOT.

    • @Joe-sn6ir
      @Joe-sn6ir Рік тому

      are you stupid??? he's letting stelantis KILL Dodge. no more ICE for Dodge. they are replacing them with batteries.

  • @ScottPayne-p6q
    @ScottPayne-p6q Рік тому +2

    That's one car that I wish I could afford to buy as I'm a 60 year old man and on a very low fixed I. Jay Leno I love your beautiful car collection it is truly an amazing collection.

    • @veritas41photo
      @veritas41photo 10 місяців тому +1

      Me too... As far as limited income, that is. I'm 82 years old. The closest thing to a muscle car I had was a 1967 Oldsmobile 442 racing green convertible with white leather upholstery. Bought it in New Hampshire, drove it to San Jose and sold it at a considerable profit. Should never have sold it. It's be priceless now.

  • @Styggson
    @Styggson Рік тому +10

    So iv've been following Jay's channel for ever and i have not seen him smile as much as he does driving this car.

  • @pete1208
    @pete1208 Рік тому +34

    I haven't seen Jay that excited by a new car in a long time. Great video Jay. Great car too

  • @myrenovationprojects
    @myrenovationprojects Рік тому +4

    The pure joy on Jay's face says it all!

  • @TheMasterg39
    @TheMasterg39 Рік тому +21

    Jay,
    This is just one the reasons we love the show, your passion .. and what in-depth information you deliver to the audience..
    Thank you..!

  • @ramairgt2
    @ramairgt2 Рік тому +27

    I love the fact that Tim is so knowledgeable and all for keeping the muscle car alive. We need more automotive CEOs like him.

  • @randyfox4611
    @randyfox4611 Рік тому +7

    "There is no substitution for immaturity". I believe that says it all. What a great episode.

  • @KennyWShepherd
    @KennyWShepherd Рік тому +11

    Great video on an AMAZING CAR! Fun hang with Jay and everyone at the reveal, and thanks to Tim and the entire Dodge team for bringing us the most bas a$$ era of Mopar muscle to date! Tim is the real deal.... you can't find an auto CEO that's more of a car guy than him. And thanks for the shout out as well!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪💪💪

    • @TrischKay-mo4vh
      @TrischKay-mo4vh Рік тому

      Loved the analogy! Perfectly explains the power of the 'instrument' and the talent needed to make it 'sing'. 👏

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому

      TIM LIES

    • @powerwagon3731
      @powerwagon3731 Рік тому

      @@devonp5079 Another one of your jealous comments, go watch a plaid video.

  • @arthurdardalis
    @arthurdardalis Рік тому +28

    Very refreshing to see a CEO talking passionately about the tech details and not marketing blurb and corporate babble
    The SRT is just the business, love it!

  • @brenturquhart7090
    @brenturquhart7090 Рік тому +1

    I get such joy seeing Jay’s inner child giggle every time he gives it a little gas. How can you not smile when you see that.

  • @MazezRealm
    @MazezRealm Рік тому +35

    Seeing Jay have this much fun made all of us have fun along with him.
    Great video!

  • @rblbatb
    @rblbatb Рік тому +22

    Tim seems like a good dude. I have liked all three times he has been on the show.

  • @sfgtmatt
    @sfgtmatt 9 днів тому

    C'mon, it made Jay smile from ear to ear! The man owns or has driven so many cars and it makes him feel like a kid. I owned a 2020 Challenger Scat pack and had a blast, I can only imagine.

  • @billrbca
    @billrbca Рік тому +10

    love that little giggle when he floors it !!!...wow...I remember from the '70's performance cars are dead!

  • @tbrooks9970
    @tbrooks9970 Рік тому +11

    The Jay giggle is the best. Amazing car, being a hard core Mopar guy I would sky dive to get one of these and for anyone that knows me Tim doesnt sky dive.

  • @Acct1941
    @Acct1941 Рік тому +2

    Wow. Engineering, fun, passion, everything you want. Thanks Jay

  • @mizbeatz
    @mizbeatz Рік тому +50

    "There is no substitution for immaturity" - I agree 100% Jay 😂. I've never seen you this happy in any car! Love it!

  • @byronodenms4135
    @byronodenms4135 Рік тому +20

    The CEO makes this all so elementary..!!! I really enjoyed learning about the car and he made it all seem so thoughtful yet simple. Great at his job, BIG RESPECT

  • @TobyCatVA
    @TobyCatVA Рік тому +54

    That car suits Jay like an old pair of jeans.
    His chuckle when he kicks it is golden.
    Stay golden, Ponyboy.

  • @dinosaursr
    @dinosaursr Рік тому +4

    Incredible. When I was a ten year old sitting next to my Dad in his ‘69 Barracuda with a 340 cubic inch a ‘Cuda passed us. I asked my Dad what it was, he said “a Hemi”. Now Chrysler put out this.

  • @MicahTischler
    @MicahTischler Рік тому +10

    I love that the CEO is so obviously knowledgeable himself ... and that he's so open about the importance of the car's management system.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      That CEO sounds like a used car salesman, a real 🤡

  • @Iamyourfather1
    @Iamyourfather1 Рік тому +51

    Thank you, Jay. Seriously for all these videos. The time and effort you put into this (you can really tell the production is incredible) is inspiring given your level of success.
    To see someone at your level really care about the passion for these vehicles is pretty cool. You have another level of appreciation for these machines that we all share so thank you again for taking us along for the ride and showing us all these awesome rides.

  • @khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009

    The dodge vs Camaro vs mustang competition will always be fascinating. Whether you agree with the new makes and models or not. All companies set the standard on American speed, that'll take your kids to school then have time to burn some tires before you get to work. I love it

  • @TBHinPhilly
    @TBHinPhilly Рік тому +11

    It seems like Jay has been really enjoying a lot of cars in the past few videos. Good to see him laughing gleefully. And the CEO clearly loves this project too.

  • @Tomaato55
    @Tomaato55 Рік тому +40

    An apt tribute to the Dodge brothers. Best part this CEO didn't look or act like a CEO.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +5

      The CEO acted like a used car sales manager

  • @vtr0104
    @vtr0104 Рік тому +3

    While everybody else is doing track specials, Corevettes going to mid engine, Porsches getiing crazy suspensions, you got Dodge just doing their thing and making everyone smile.
    The Challenger and Charger are literal proof that being fun matters more to people than stuffing every available piece of tech into a car and turning into a screen on wheels. I swear I'm going to own some kind of Mopar before I kick the bucket.
    Other cars might be faster, corner better, or get amazing MPG, but none of them still have their heart, and Dodge still has theirs in spades :|

  • @DannerPlace
    @DannerPlace Рік тому +11

    Tim's depth pf detailed engineering and manufacturing knowledge is very impressive.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      Tim’s lies are very impressive. Sounds like a used car salesman. A real 🤡

  • @MarianoLu
    @MarianoLu Рік тому +27

    Seeing Jay chuckle every time he presses the accelerator made my day!! What a great car and hats off to Dodge for doing this.
    by the way my new motto is "there is no substitution for immaturity" thanks Jay!!!!

  • @Lymansradio
    @Lymansradio 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Jay. I have not watched a late night show since you have been gone, but I sure watch Jay Leno's Garage. Keep it going and please take care of yourself. May God continue to bless you.

  • @dennypiedra3058
    @dennypiedra3058 Рік тому +8

    I had the opportunity to see and touch this car and the thing that amazed me the most was that looks like any other challenger but when you pay attention to the details it literally blows your mind, what an amazing machine!!!!

  • @alfredconqueror4422
    @alfredconqueror4422 Рік тому +83

    Out of the three muscle's, the Challenger is the one that truly pays respect to the heritage of this car segment. So sad to say farewell to them😢

    • @BlackRam17
      @BlackRam17 Рік тому +6

      Straight line only speed? Yeah that’s their thing, definitely not turning

    • @Itsjamilagain
      @Itsjamilagain Рік тому +18

      ​@@BlackRam17 Sound, torque, emotion. Go actually drive a powerful car before you knock it.

    • @DTWC
      @DTWC Рік тому +6

      @@BlackRam17 this isn't the 70s

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Рік тому

      Say farewell to the globalist criminal cabal soon enough, and everyone will finally see what a lie it all was.

    • @Disciple_of_God.
      @Disciple_of_God. Рік тому +2

      ​@@BlackRam17oh are you bandwagoning that idea too? The challenger is a monster on the track.

  • @shafaf0
    @shafaf0 Рік тому +8

    I am a GM guy and love the Camaros and Corvettes but still I think Dodge really made the whole world love them especially with that awesome Hellcat, really going to miss it and love to tell the tale about how awesome of a company they are

  • @thehumanoid6543
    @thehumanoid6543 Рік тому +9

    Last of its kind. What an incredible car. Love that you can adjust the torque curve on a 1000 hp blown alcohol motor with a screen. The last true detroit muscle car. Thanks tim.

  • @A6Legit
    @A6Legit Рік тому +131

    An actual car guy as the CEO, no wonder their cars are so successful

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 Рік тому +13

      The US car companies are putting car guys in charge. It’s great. They actually like driving cool cars.

    • @daneedwards2644
      @daneedwards2644 Рік тому +7

      Yeah the US has really improved the last 15 years. The days of Rodger Smith are over. 💪

    • @andyroid5028
      @andyroid5028 Рік тому +16

      *_Different product, but too bad Anheuser Busch/Bud Light didn't follow a similar strategy when they hired their current clueless executives. LOL_*

    • @daneedwards2644
      @daneedwards2644 Рік тому +14

      @@andyroid5028 Budlight has never been a good beer lol.

    • @01Bouwhuis
      @01Bouwhuis Рік тому

      ​@Dane Edwards like most American cars....

  • @-SupraMari0-
    @-SupraMari0- 8 місяців тому

    Seeing Jay so giddy brought a hard smile to my face I couldn't get rid of. One of the rare episodes I wish would never end.

  • @TamagoHead
    @TamagoHead Рік тому +12

    Jay does the best product launch videos. I love that the CEO is a car guy who understands physics. I hope it trickles down and Dodge & Jeep return to prominence.

  • @afrojack5263
    @afrojack5263 Рік тому +6

    “As long as the driver isn’t alcohol injected you’ll be fine” 😂

  • @SimpleCarGuy
    @SimpleCarGuy Рік тому +38

    This CEO must be an engineer! What a pleasure to listen to someone in charge that actually knows his stuff.

    • @devonp5079
      @devonp5079 Рік тому +1

      Tim, is that you? ☝️
      You’re a 🤡

    • @sports2hedz542
      @sports2hedz542 Рік тому +1

      He's originally a salesman, with a Batchelor of Business Administration. He's not an engineer. But he knows his stuff that's for sure.

    • @michaelcole2571
      @michaelcole2571 Рік тому +2

      @@sports2hedz542even more impressive if anything

    • @BeeaReyoU.
      @BeeaReyoU. Рік тому +3

      @@michaelcole2571 Dodge actually has a good track record of CEOs who are also enthusiasts. When they branched out SRT as a separate brand they made Ralph Gilles CEO and he's also a huge car guy, he's actually been featured on throttle house with his retromodded 1970s Charger with a hellephant in it.

  • @archangelwarrior8900
    @archangelwarrior8900 Рік тому +29

    I fell in love with the Challenger ever since the 392 came out but this beast just made me crazy.Hats off to the Dodge team to create such a masterpiece.

  • @FieldSobrietyTest6676
    @FieldSobrietyTest6676 Рік тому +2

    8:08 Is my favorite clips 😂"We gotta be banned again"

  • @R-J_Hopper
    @R-J_Hopper Рік тому +6

    This mans knowledge is so impressive, glad they sent him. Probably the best brand rep I've seen. Fn awesome. No wonder the car is so rad.