V8, Dodge and Charger

Dodge's new CEO says a V8 Charger might return
Meanwhile, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear, who took the helm in June of 2024, gave V8 lovers hope. He spoke with The Drive recently and carefully worded that there was still a chance that a V8-powered Charger could show up in the Dodge lineup.
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.”
Dodge Won't Rule Out A V8 Charger
"V8s are no longer a bad word around the company," Dodge CEO Matt McAlear told ... merging the good looks of the latest Charger with the beloved V8.
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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Will Dodge Build an Affordable Sports Car? Brand CEO Believes There Is an "Opportunity"
Dodge might consider offering an affordable sports car, something that would not fight the Mustang, nor the Corvette, but the ...
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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 CEO hints at the return of a popular product
Stellantis (STLA) -backed Dodge did something virtually sacrilege in the eyes of muscle car purists. In an effort to ...
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Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV vs. Ford Mustang Dark Horse Comparison Test: End of the Muscle Car?
Does electrification mean the end of the muscle car? We pit the new all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona against the ...
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HEMI V8 May Return In The 2026 Dodge Durango
If there’s one thing that’s crystal clear about Dodge, it’s that fans are fiercely loyal to the Hemi V8. Ever since the ...