The ’71 Demon’s front end displays classic American muscle car design – along with a mean grill and hood scoops that burst with ferocious horsepower that would give Starsky & Hutch a run for their money.

2008′s Demon concept looks more like a morph between the ’71 original, a Viper and Dodge Avenger. Still a scary front end to see barreling down at you, this update looks less muscular and more coupe. No word yet on if a hard-top Demon will also be available.

Remember Al Bundy’s “Mighty Dodge” a.k.a. 1974 Dodge Dart? The rear end of ’71′s Demon has similar qualities. Yet, Demon’s butt-end has a lot more power then the Dart’s ever did – where you could blast-off from 0 – 60 in 7 seconds! Plus, you could probably fit two weeks worth of groceries in the trunk. Or, as they would say on the Sopranos, “a couple a badies in dere.”

No official word on the 0-60 from 2008′s Demon, but the rear is obviously ultra-modern. She’s even reminiscent of a Porsche. Duel exhausts remain while trunk size diminishes radically.

Step inside the 1971 Dodge Demon – You have a pretty basic dash (is that a cup holder to the right of your AM radio?), and yes…a steering column shifter! Haven’t seen one of those since riding around in Mom’s 1980 Malibu.

In 2008 drivers demand comfort as well as spectacular design inside and out. The race car set up for Dodge’s Demon concept wraps you in luxury along with horsepower. And my, what a fancy dashboard!

When all is said and done, it’s hard to compare a classic muscle car from over 30 years ago to the space age designs Dodge pumps out today. One fact is certain – the thirst for rebirths is alive and well in car land, and the Dodge Demon could soon be on her way to reincarnation.

With that, DodgePedia brings to you the 2008 Viper SRT10.

The obvious change of a front end really brings out the ferociousness of this Viper’s 8.4L V10, pumping speed to the rear wheel drive that can take you from 0-60 in under 4-seconds – not too shabby for 600 horsepower, eh? Your exterior will remain unmistakably recognizable – everyone will turn to peek at a classic American roadster cruising through their neighborhood. Inside, the cockpit fits to your body, making it feel as though you’re taking off in an Air Force Jet. Your gauges line up vertically down the side of SRT10′s steering wheel, which reminds us of Speed Racer’s Mach-5 “utility” wheel. ’08 models are available in coupe and convertible; just be sure your lid is secure after passing the 100 mph mark.

When all is said and done, the 2008 SRT10 continues a tradition of stylish, sporty Viper vehicles Dodge has continually supported through good times and bad. It’s a shame this beast will be discontinued just shy of it’s 20th birthday – but DodgePedia is anxious to see how the Dodge Demon concept will compete, and if she’s a possible evolution of the Viper.