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Dodge's new CEO says a V8 Charger might return
Who could’ve imagined that muscle car lovers might not love an electrified Dodge Charger in nearly the same way as one with a supercharged V8 engine under the hood? Well, here we are. Although sales figures for the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona haven’t been disclosed by the brand,
Dodge CEO Hints at V8-Powered Charger if There's Enough Demand
Matt McAlear said that Dodge might be open to the idea of launching a V8-powered new-gen Charger if there is a strong business case for it
Dodge CEO Strongly Hints at Return of V8 Dodge Charger
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says "there will be powertrain variations to come" on the Charger and that a V8 is on the table if there's a business case for it.
Sounds Like Dodge Is Flirting With Putting A Hemi V8 In The Charger
Dodge has been inexplicably steadfast in its push toward an electrified future, but recent comments from CEO Matt McAlear suggest the brand is considering dropping a V8 in the new Charger.
New Dodge Charger might eventually have a V8 after all
In that interview, McAlear cited all of the engines the last-gen Charger had been made available with over its lifespan, from a 3.5L V6 to a 6.4L V8, and said this new car is underpinned by “a multi-energy platform that can accommodate all of that.” He added, “We’re just getting started. We’re going to have a lot of fun.”
The new Dodge Charger lacking a V8 isn’t the least American thing about it
Dodge killed the Charger and Challenger in 2023. However, just two short years later, the automaker announced the Charger’s return, this time as an EV or a turbocharged six-cylinder affair. However, even with retro American muscle car looks, the new Charger is a Canadian citizen.
A V-8-Powered Dodge Charger May Not Be Out Of The Equation
Hardcore Mopar muscle car fans may not need to fret anymore, there's still hope for a HEMI-powered Dodge Charger, if you all shout hard enough, according to The Drive. Speaking with CEO Matt McAlear,
The Business Case for Dodge V8s Is Weak, Believe It or Not
For lack of a better term, Dodge is facing what amounts to an identity crisis. Just a year ago, it was the V8 performance brand. If you think about it, that reputation has been forged by one engine: the Hemi,
Dodge Teases The V8 Return That Might Not Happen
Everyone seems to be talking about how Dodge is supposedly going to bring the V8 back to the Charger lineup soon. Speculation about this comes from an interview Dodge’s new CEO gave recently, even though he confirms absolutely nothing.
Report: Never Say Never for a V-8 Dodge Charger, Shares Dodge CEO
Dodge and V-8s go together like baseball and hot dogs. The former is made better because of the existence of the latter. When former CEO Carlos Tavares was at the helm of Stellantis, Dodge’s parent company,
Dodge Thinks There’s ‘Opportunity’ in a Basic, Sub-$30K Sports Car
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says "there’s a market for an entry-level halo" that's fun with no frills—almost like the original ...
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This 1969 Charger Daytona Was First Sold After 50 Years, Never Titled or Registered
Owned by the son of the dealership owner, the car is insured on a bill of sale only, and it has recently been purchased by ...
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Has Dodge missed the point of a muscle car with its electric Charger?
Buh-bye, naughty V8, and welcome to... batteries and fake noise. Time to find out if the Charger's kept its soul ...
Dodge Boss Hints At Hemi V8’s Return And Hornet GLH Production
Besides talking about Hemi power, McAlear told The Drive that a production version of the Hornet GLH concept is coming and ...
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A Canadian car will challenge the Ford Mustang in 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley is adamant that the V8-powered Ford Mustang still has a place in the modern car market. Even as Dodge ...