Dodge Charger (2024)
| Dodge Charger | ||
|---|---|---|
Curb weight 5,838 lb (2,648 kg) | | |
| Chronology | ||
| Predecessor | (2-door) | |
The eighth-generation Dodge Charger is an upcoming
The eighth-generation Charger is available in two-door and four-door body styles, with the former acting as a replacement to the third-generation Challenger.
Development and concept car
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The concept car version called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT was unveiled on August 17, 2022 during the third day of the Dodge Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan.[6] Dodge announced that it will be produced in 2024.[7][8] It has a new powertrain called the Banshee,[9] which Dodge says acts as the new pinnacle of performance in the Brotherhood of Muscle, eclipsing the Hemi, Hellcat and Redeye engines.[10]
Said to preview the brand's electrified future, it features a Fratzonic Chambered exhaust system that can reach 126 dB, making it as loud as a
Dodge showed a red Charger Daytona SRT concept at SEMA in November 2022, including a Bugatti-like speed key for increasing power up to 670 hp (500 kW).[12][13]
The concept car appeared alongside the DeLorean Alpha5 in the Fast X movie.[14]
In August 2023, it was reported that the production version of the Charger will be available with a 3.0-liter gasoline inline-six from the Jeep Wagoneer L, while the range topping Daytona will be fully electric powered.[15]
Production version
On March 5, 2024, the all new Dodge Charger was revealed in 3-door and 5-door forms, with the 3-door going on sale in 2024 and the 5-door in 2025. The gasoline-powered version featuring the inline-6 engine will follow in 2025.[16]
The Charger Daytona will be available in two versions R/T and Scat Pack with 496 and 670 horsepower respectively from two electric motors. Both come standard with all-wheel drive and a 100.5 kilowatt-hour battery. Models with an internal combustion engine called the Charger Six-Pack will be powered by a 3.0 twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 with 420 or 550 horsepower.
References
- ^ "2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Preliminary Specifications" (PDF). Autoevolution. Dodge. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Colella, Cody (January 7, 2023). "The Awesome Power Figures For The Upcoming 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Is Almost Here". HotCars.
- ^ "Dodge's Direct Connection hikes horsepower for EVs, muscle cars". The Detroit News.
- ^ "Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, Hints At What Lies Ahead In 2022!". topspeed.com.
- ^ https://www.autoevolution.com/news/exclusive-rendering-dodge-challenger-ev-proudly-turns-into-a-4-door-muscle-sedan-223976.html
- ^ Chilton, Chris (September 14, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept Leaves Door Open To Show Off 16-Inch Digital Gauge Cluster". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Gastelu, Gary (December 1, 2022). "Dodge's muscle car is bringing back this old-school feature for one last time in 2023". Fox News. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- Carexpert. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Debuts With "Fratzonic" EV Exhaust". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Brad (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV Packs 'Banshee' Power And Retro Styling". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ InsideEVs. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Chilton, Chris (November 1, 2022). "Updated Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Has 9 Power Options And Bugatti-Style Speed Key For Hottest Versions". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (November 1, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Stryker Red Debuts At SEMA With Nine Power Outputs". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Bell, Sebastien (October 14, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept and Delorean Alpha5 Caught on Set of Fast & Furious 10 Film". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/dodges-production-charger-ev-to-look-just-like-the-handsome-concept/
- ^ https://caranddriver.com/news/a60086557/dodge-charger-ev-gas-two-door-four-door-configurations-features/