1972 Dodge DEMON 340
Dodge’s new moniker and its trident-carrying cartoon mascot raised the hackles of some religious groups when it debuted on the new fastback version of the compact Dart A-body for 1971. But to a legion of junior muscle car fans, it was a perfect fit for the fiendish performance of the Demon 340.
Though the Slant Six and 318-powered examples focused more on economy, the 340 delivered a 275-horsepower V-8, dual exhaust with chrome tips, a floor-shifted three-speed manual, and a 3.23-geared rear end for brisk
