![]() ![]() Sigma’s simulators let a driver sit in a realistic chassis and “race” in a virtual environment against the clock, the computer, or other drivers, and they could be anywhere around the world. To build the simulators, FCA turned to Sigma Integrale, a small California company that earned a reputation for building top-notch vehicle simulators that recreate the driving experience in high-performance go-kart and racing cars, and even big-rig trucks. Two Dodge SRT Demons serve as driver cockpits for a drag-racing simulator built by Sigma Integrale that can be seen at auto shows and NHRA races. The public (and prospective buyers) could compete in head-to-head drag racing competition, complete with a working array of starting lights known as a “Christmas tree” between the two cars. So, they decided to go with the next best thing: a pair of side-by-side Dodge SRT Demon simulators that could be featured at auto shows. They wanted the motoring public to experience the thrill of driving one of these street rockets, but they weren’t eager to have every prospective buyer or aspiring street racer actually test drive one. ![]() The marketing geniuses at Fiat-Chrysler Automotive (FCA) knew they had a tiger by the tail with the 840-hp V8-powered Dodge SRT Demon. ![]()
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