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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.
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,
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.
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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Is The Dodge Demon 170 Street Legal? A Look At Its Top Speed
The Dodge Demon 170 is legal in some ways and not legal in others, the determining factors of which are its top speed and how ...
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10 Iconic V8 Sedans And Coupes That Changed The Automotive Landscape
Lexus shocked the performance sedan world with the IS F, a V8-powered sports sedan that took direct aim at BMW’s M division. Its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 produced 416 horsepower, marking Lexus ...
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HEMI V8 May Return In The 2026 Dodge Durango
Dodge’s V8 will reportedly stay in production for at least one more model year. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is expected to power the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T trim. That SUV is supposedly getting an ...
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Why Did Dodge Discontinue The Hellcat Engine?
Fast forward to 2006, Dodge brought back its legendary Charger, and two years later the Challenger, after a long hiatus, packed with a potent V8. Gearheads were giddy with excitement at the second ...