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There were many performance options available for the Demon
340, such as the TorqueFlight automatic and the heavy-duty
4-speed manual transmissions, hefty twin air scoops and
matte black hood panels. A go-wing rear spoiler was also
available. Inside, available options included vinyl bucket
seats, cloth/vinyl bench seats, Tuff steering wheel, center
console and a 6000 rpm tachometer.
"Road Test" magazine tested the Demon 340 in April 1971.
In stock street attire the Demon went 0-60 in 7.8 seconds
and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.56 seconds @ 96 mph. Another
magazine had the Demon 340 at 0-60 in 6.5 seconds with a
1/4 time of 14.5.
Of the approximately 69,000 Demons that were built in 1971
- roughly 10,000 were Demon 340's. General specifications
are shown in the table below:
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The
1971 Demon was Dodge's answer to the popular 1970 Plymouth
Duster. Some critics weren't so fond of the "Demon" moniker,
but it proved to be a much better choice than "The Beaver"
- a name which Dodge management had considered and eventually
dumped. The Demon and the Duster shared the same body shell
with the primary differences being the grille, hood , front
fenders and rear taillight assembly (The Demon shared front
ends with the Dart line).