HEMI® V8 Dodge Charger In The Works, But HURRICANE I6 Come First

patfromigh · Tuesday at 1:16 PM

james.mooney. said:
Is it possible that the Pentastar V6 returns to the Charger at some point?

See the picture of the two tone Charger in post #7? That customer base wants the Pentastar V6, and the same goes for other fleets. No matter how good the Hurricane six is, the twin turbo Eco-Boost V6 offered in the Ford Explorer police vehicles was a FAIL . As a result fleet buyers are very reluctant to purchase turbo six cylinders. As unfair as it is to the Hurricane, it is a fact of life.

Big cities with significant blue party influences will want a battery electric option for their law enforcement vehicles. What I say next is just my personal opinion, I think an optional ICE range extender is inevitable for the Dodge Charger battery electrics at some point in the future. The engine running the generator doesn't have to be too big, and the power-train redundancy would be greatly appreciated by law enforcement fleet managers.

Mopar392 · Tuesday at 2:17 PM

bill burke said:
The “Hemi Fix” for the Charger will cost a few bucks and I believe the Six Pack is a very attractive vehicle in AWD capability, but the heritage factor for any Dodge so called “muscle car” is too important to not pay bucks for that brand chemistry. I still believe a more important “fix” that Dodge needs is these three things.
1- A next generation, smaller, lighter Challenger to be launched powered by the next generation V-8, both rumored in deep development.
2- A line of compact muscle cars (coupe + sedan) hot turbo fours, AWD and muscle car looks and capability.
3- Yes again, a Viper mid engine sports car to compete directly with the Corvette.
Every thing here is very possible with existing corporate architectures and a lineup, augmented with three Porsche inspired SUVs also, to put the Dodge back in Dodge. For now I’ll celebrate that new Hemi Charger. Dodge really, really is coming back.

I won’t lie, I’m interested in a next generation, smaller, lighter Challenger with a next generation V8 (hopefully a HEMI), If it’s looking inspired by a 66 Barracuda as was rumored few years ago.

scatpack_69 · Tuesday at 9:50 PM

patfromigh said:
See the picture of the two tone Charger in post #7? That customer base wants the Pentastar V6, and the same goes for other fleets. No matter how good the Hurricane six is, the twin turbo Eco-Boost V6 offered in the Ford Explorer police vehicles was a FAIL . As a result fleet buyers are very reluctant to purchase turbo six cylinders. As unfair as it is to the Hurricane, it is a fact of life.

Big cities with significant blue party influences will want a battery electric option for their law enforcement vehicles. What I say next is just my personal opinion, I think an optional ICE range extender is inevitable for the Dodge Charger battery electrics at some point in the future. The engine running the generator doesn't have to be too big, and the power-train redundancy would be greatly appreciated by law enforcement fleet managers.

The majority of Charger pursuits are Hemi powered. They don’t want a V6

Thus how the only way to get the ‘15-‘23 body in Hemi/AWD is pursuit package

TripleT · Wednesday at 4:23 AM

The new GME 2.0 V2 is natural base engine across the entire STLA Large line that is the rear-wheel-drive version. Anyone that has driven a Guilia or Stelvio will concur. It is a superior pairing to old V6. If it can pull around the Wrangler is can certainly pull around the Charger.

As for continuing to use parasitic torque converter with start/stop.......... PLEASE STOP give everything at least enough power to start/reverse/low-speed.

Catch the F up.

Mike201 · Wednesday at 5:05 AM

scatpack_69 said:
The majority of Charger pursuits are Hemi powered. They don’t want a V6

Thus how the only way to get the ‘15-‘23 body in Hemi/AWD is pursuit package

Sorry to say, as the former Police Fleet Director of my PD, the Pentastar 3.6 was wanted and liked. The Hemi Pursuit Chargers were great for State Police/Highway Patrols, and some rural arears. Most inner cities and towns preferred the Pentastar 6. Due to most PD's having non-pursuit policies, fuel savings, congested traffic and tight budgets, the Pentastar gave/gives enough horsepower 295/305 and is a very dependable engine. Being from the Northeast, our 3.6 with AWD Pursuit package gave us 305hp and was a decent patrol car, let alone a great unmarked DD car. We split our fleet between the Pentastar and Hemi. Most of the Hemi cars went to the Traffic division, and some made it to patrol. I have spoken to several Fleet Directors in my area who were running the Chargers and felt the same way. Remember the big Crown Vic's were V8's were never close to 300hp.

TripleT · Wednesday at 5:33 AM

Mike201 said:
Sorry to say, as the former Police Fleet Director of my PD, the Pentastar 3.6 was wanted and liked. The Hemi Pursuit Chargers were great for State Police/Highway Patrols, and some rural arears. Most inner cities and towns preferred the Pentastar 6. Due to most PD's having non-pursuit policies, fuel savings, congested traffic and tight budgets, the Pentastar gave/gives enough horsepower 295/305 and is a very dependable engine. Being from the Northeast, our 3.6 with AWD Pursuit package gave us 305hp and was a decent patrol car, let alone a great unmarked DD car. We split our fleet between the Pentastar and Hemi. Most of the Hemi cars went to the Traffic division, and some made it to patrol. I have spoken to several Fleet Directors in my area who were running the Chargers and felt the same way. Remember the big Crown Vic's were V8's and were never close to 300hp.

People forget most Policing is not high speed.... and we all have to foot the bill for the fuel.

Hemi_Dart · Wednesday at 2:11 PM

Jared B said:
HEMI® V8 Dodge Charger In The Works, But HURRICANE I6 Come First
Dodge Prepares For A Powerful Future, HURRICANE Launch Pushed Up To May

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Yesterday, we broke the news that multiple HEMI® V8 engines are set to return, with production starting at the Dundee Engine Plant (DEP) in Michigan as early as this August. Now, we have even more exciting information—Dodge engineers are actively working to bring HEMI power back to the all-new Dodge Charger (LB). While muscle car fans will have to wait until late 2026 for the return of V8 performance, Dodge isn’t leaving them hanging. The brand is pushing its new twin-turbocharged HURRICANE I6-powered Charger SIXPACK models forward, with production now set to begin in May and deliveries expected this summer.

HEMI® V8 Dodge Charger In The Works, But HURRICANE I6 Come First

Get ready for the return of power with the new Dodge Charger featuring HEMI V8 engines. Exciting updates await in 2026.

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Same 5.7 /6.4 Hemis from 2009/2011 with the same camshaft failures, Where are the Updated Hemis/New Max Wedge Aluminum block V8s? I want a 426 Hemi/MW, that's 100 lbs lighter, makes 575 hp & gets at least 15/25 mpg? Standards and Expectations are so LOW, I can't believe the excitement in these threads of a company that has squander 15 years of development.

TripleT · Wednesday at 5:51 PM

Hemi_Dart said:
Same 5.7 /6.4 Hemis from 2009/2011 with the same camshaft failures, Where are the Updated Hemis/New Max Wedge Aluminum block V8s? I want a 426 Hemi/MW, that's 100 lbs lighter, makes 575 hp & gets at least 15/25 mpg? Standards and Expectations are so LOW, I can't believe the excitement in these threads of a company that has squander 15 years of development.

they have developed a very potent, compact, an efficient powerplant for mainstream car and truck applications. But it is a victim of nostalgic marketing.

The applications for more potent powerplants are honestly niche, though high margin.

scatpack_69 · Wednesday at 7:25 PM

Mike201 said:
Sorry to say, as the former Police Fleet Director of my PD, the Pentastar 3.6 was wanted and liked. The Hemi Pursuit Chargers were great for State Police/Highway Patrols, and some rural arears. Most inner cities and towns preferred the Pentastar 6. Due to most PD's having non-pursuit policies, fuel savings, congested traffic and tight budgets, the Pentastar gave/gives enough horsepower 295/305 and is a very dependable engine. Being from the Northeast, our 3.6 with AWD Pursuit package gave us 305hp and was a decent patrol car, let alone a great unmarked DD car. We split our fleet between the Pentastar and Hemi. Most of the Hemi cars went to the Traffic division, and some made it to patrol. I have spoken to several Fleet Directors in my area who were running the Chargers and felt the same way. Remember the big Crown Vic's were V8's were never close to 300hp.

Well, ok, fair enough. I’ll add my own sorry to say, every Charger pursuit out here (out west) is Hemi powered. Town/city or HP, save for some non traditional HP colors and possible restrictions on drivetrain from 2020 timeframe where they kinda bought what they could get, 95% are Hemi and no one wants to have the slow car out of the bunch.

I know for a fact there’s one Hellcat cruiser, if there’s one there’s bound to be more. They keep that pretty hush hush though

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HEMI® V8 Dodge Charger In The Works, But HURRICANE I6 Come First