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 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.
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.”
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,
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,
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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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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Has Never Been Titled Or Registered
When the Chrysler Wing Cars debuted, which includes the Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, they were surprisingly ...
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2025 Dodge Charger Lease for $299? Heres the Catch
Dodge introduces new lease offers for the Charger Daytona, aiming to make its electric muscle car more accessible—though ...
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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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First Test! Is the All-Electric Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack a Real Muscle Car?
The new all-electric Charger has muscle car speed, muscle car sound, and muscle car fury, but is that enough for the purists?
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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Owner of a Dodge Charger EV Just Had His Car Delivered, This Is What He Likes and Dislikes
Paul has just had his brand-new Dodge Charger Daytona delivered and he takes it for a ride to check out how it behaves on the ...
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Dodge confirms gas-powered Charger Sixpack coming this summer
The Charger Sixpack represents an attempt to keep combustion power alive while the brand experiments with electrification.
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Dodge flips switch on muscle cars to add throaty, electric Charger Daytona
Paul Tyll knows the importance of a Charger sounding like a Charger. The director of Dodge Products - Muscle Car says the new ...
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The American DNA of a Dodge Muscle: What Makes It Unique
From HEMI engines to pop culture fame, Dodge muscle cars deliver an experience that few can match—this is what sets them apart.