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There’s a very good chance that Dodge shoves a V-8 back into the engine bay of the Charger. The brand’s efforts to make the electric Daytona the ultimate offering haven’t resonated with buyers, and now that Stellantis has a new CEO, Dodge and the other American brands have a bit more freedom to decide their fates.
It’s unclear if
Dodge follows Ram in reviving the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, or if muscle car maker has other ideas. Earlier this year, when Dodge CEO Matt McAlear was asked during a press conference whether a Hellcat engine would fit in the new Charger, he said, “Don't be surprised if it would fit."
While Dodge still hasn’t officially confirmed a V-8
Charger, there have been plenty of hints surrounding the engine’s return. When Ram announced the Hemi-powered 1500, brand CEO Tim Kuniskis said he wanted to
return to the NASCAR Cup series, but Ram doesn’t have a car it can campaign. Dodge does, though.
There’s a lot we don’t know about a V-8-powered Charger, but it seems likely one is in the works. What form it may take remains a mystery, but here’s everything we know about the Hemi Charger so far.