According to supposed inside sources (which we'll know tomorrow if true or not) - the Demon has 3 HP settings.

Power Mode 1: 757hp Power Mode 2: 815hp Power Mode 3 1023hp

Now the last power Mode is achieved with only the following parameters in place:

1. Race Fuel: 100 octane or better
2. Crate PCM (crate purchased separately from the car for approximately $3,000)
3. Drag Mode Initiated, allowing higher RPM and broader power delivery in this drag mode.

Car will break 9s stock and deep into 8s with few modifications just like the Hellcat has dipped into the 9s quite easily. Internals of the car have been significantly strengthened as is the biggest weakness of the Hellcat, the driveshaft.

You will be able to push this car deep into 1000hp easily with the right modifications without the use of race fuel in power Mode 2, just how Hellcat owners have seen 1000whp with their cars.

When you say Shelby Cobra Jet has a 8 second 1/4 mile.. that could be 8.99, or 8.00 and as you noted, not a production car, and also, 100,000 for the one of 50 made. (ouch)

I'm willing to wager now, before tomorrow night's live reveal, that the Demon is faster than the Cobra Jet. (not to mention, production car, 80-85k price area, factory warranty)

Good time to be team Dodge.