What's new
By:
Mopar Insiders Forum

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.​

Dundee Engine Plant Could Soon Start Building The 5.7-liter HEMI V8​

1738962534071.png

Since the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the Stellantis organization has undergone rapid changes. Pricing strategies are being reevaluated, electrification plans are being reconsidered, and in a surprising twist the 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 has been granted an extended lease on life in the Dodge Durango, according to our sources.

moparinsiders.com

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.

—with plans to revive the 5.7L HEMI V8 at Michigan’s Dundee Engine Plant, hinting at its return in the Ram 1500 and continuation in the Dodge
moparinsiders.com moparinsiders.com
 
Click to expand...
1- I guess they were able to figure out the electrical architecture on the Ram, since Tim said the Ram LCI architecture won’t support the HEMI.
2- I would not be surprised if HEMI finds its way into the new Charger.
3- Also, I would not be surprised if the 392 version and other variants follow.
 
They should give it an update before re-starting a new production line, at least enough for it to be called the 4th Gen Hemi. Its last big update (5.7) was 2009...
 
Jared B said:

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.​

Dundee Engine Plant Could Soon Start Building The 5.7-liter HEMI V8​

View attachment 10817

Since the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the Stellantis organization has undergone rapid changes. Pricing strategies are being reevaluated, electrification plans are being reconsidered, and in a surprising twist the 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 has been granted an extended lease on life in the Dodge Durango, according to our sources.

moparinsiders.com

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.

—with plans to revive the 5.7L HEMI V8 at Michigan’s Dundee Engine Plant, hinting at its return in the Ram 1500 and continuation in the Dodge
moparinsiders.com moparinsiders.com
Click to expand...
Jared B said:

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.​

Dundee Engine Plant Could Soon Start Building The 5.7-liter HEMI V8​

View attachment 10817

Since the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the Stellantis organization has undergone rapid changes. Pricing strategies are being reevaluated, electrification plans are being reconsidered, and in a surprising twist the 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 has been granted an extended lease on life in the Dodge Durango, according to our sources.

moparinsiders.com

REPORT: 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Production To Move To The U.S.

—with plans to revive the 5.7L HEMI V8 at Michigan’s Dundee Engine Plant, hinting at its return in the Ram 1500 and continuation in the Dodge
moparinsiders.com moparinsiders.com
Click to expand...
The V8 saves them from bankruptcy, emissions are being relaxed and Ford and GM already have successful V8 offerings. If Mopar takes a snooze, it's going to lose.
 
Is it me or is John Elkann kicking asss to get things on track? I can’t believe how fast these changes have been coming since he started running the show after Carlos left. The announcements on the positive changes are coming almost every other day.
If this continues and we get a decent CEO who understands N.A., who knows where this can go. I just hope we are not a day late and a dollar short. Keep it coming!!!!
 
In response to the video in Post #2, the e-torque in the Ram trucks is getting long in the tooth. There are better 48V systems out there and the ZF 8-speed with an electric motor in the transmission is one of the best. No matter what, the BSG must continue for when starting the engine on the fly, so lining up a supplier for that is crucial.

The last time I looked Ram still cataloged the HFE package on the Ram 1500. I think they should offer a Hemi PHEV option on that trim, and on some other trims as well. If it's kept to the lower trim levels, it won't directly compete with the Ramcharger.

While I'm talking about the Ram 1500 pickup, I think Ram should also offer the HO Hurricane six in an option package similar to the HFE, but not with fuel economy as the focus. This option package would be a sort of massive GLH.
 
Moving engine production from Mexico to the US won't be an inexpensive feat to accomplish. The 5.7 is a great motor but it could use some updating. Let's hope that some of the gen 4 features are incorporated into this. I'm sure they would need to sell a good number of these to recoup the cost of moving production, so I don't see this as a temporary move. They plan on selling these for a few more years.
Another reason for updating to gen 4 is that the I6 Hurricane is getting rave reviews. I don't see the need to bring this motor back unless it is somehow improved and added to the Charger, Ram 1500 and maybe something else. I only hope that this is done well and it brings customers back into dealerships soon. I do think that this is the most cost effective way of bringing V8 power back to the lineup. And there are more than a few folks who will spend $ on a V8. Most truck owners don't care about gas mileage or emissions. They just want a huge, powerful, aggressive looking and sounding truck to show off in. And the marketing folks know this.
 
0ak2015 said:
The V8 saves them from bankruptcy, emissions are being relaxed and Ford and GM already have successful V8 offerings. If Mopar takes a snooze, it's going to lose.
Click to expand...
in Cars? Where? Mustang sales overall barely support its continued existence, the corvette at this point is an Exotic.

The Charger would have to be redesigned... just sayin

So, you put the V8 in Ram and Charger. It is louder and slower.... likely Slower that even the Hurricane 4 not a little slower a lot slower. So people are going to pay MORE to be Lounder, slower, heavier, less efficient, worse handling, less efficient..... That is wild ass kool-aid level marketing there, good on the old staff on that one.

Ford and GM offer the V8 as like if you really have to have it despite GM recalling every damn of one them, here is our old lump. And that without even owning a Killer Straight six.

The Eagle RAM was a full sec slower then the SO and 2 sec slower than the HO. This isn't a little slower... I few tenths is a little slower. I half second is a lot slower... 2 seconds is Very Slow... So lets not pretend. This is absolutely about marketing, and posing. It not close and for people who call themselves Mopar fans to not acknowledge this is disappointing. The new powertrain is Freaken cool.

If V8 availability meant a damn thing the Camaro would be still for sale and Mustang wouldn't be holding on for dear life while the figure out some sort of sub-brand it might be like a off road oriented CUV or sedan or some weird stuff being tossed around.

The Charger as one up because fleet and municipalities, regular run of the day Charger will support Performance oriented Charger. Just where do you from here that make the V8 anything other than a "that there got a Hemi" while is looks at the racetrack of even the Hurricane4, and definitely of the Hurricane4 with electric boast. Just counting on nostalgia? Who glad I am not writing that check.

There is slim window to make Halo SRT models with Aluminum block, basically Mopar Crate motors for street use.

The other is the other OEM here is the old Classic model, thanks for the $$$$
 
Last edited:
Dodge stayed afloat and relevant the last 15 years or so because they made some head turning, amazing V8 powered cars. Even with cars that were rather long in the tooth. The Dodge buying public is confused and disappointed in what the company has to offer right now. I'm sure sales are abysmal for 2024 and 2025 product. They need to make some noise and get back in the game. Very few want or can afford the electric cars available. It's all about making product that people want. I'm not saying the 3.0 L is not a great engine, but it is not promoting a lot of sales right now. The vast majority of vehicles sold are SUV's and trucks. And these are high profit margin vehicles.
I applaud Stellantis for making a cool, electric Charger. And a Charger that is modern but also has styling that harkens back to the classic '68 and '69 models that are so revered. I'm afraid that it is just not something most people want, though. I think the ICE version will sell better and I hope an SRT ICE version is eventually available that blows the doors off of anything else on the road from GM and Ford.
 
Well you can't promote isn't for sale.... Ram just launched ..... Had V8 all last year so blaming that last years Sales is Comical...... And sold less Chargers was because it didn't have V8 is joke.... they didnt have Chargers at all.

It is called a false correlation
 
TripleT said:
Well you can't promote isn't for sale.... Ram just launched ..... Had V8 all last year so blaming that last years Sales is Comical...... And sold less Chargers was because it didn't have V8 is joke.... they didnt have Chargers at all.

It is called a false correlation
Click to expand...
Please stop putting words in my mouth that I didn't say. I did not blame poor RAM 2024 sales on a lack of a V8. RAM needed a refresh and got one for 2025. Lack of a V8 for 2025 could hurt RAM sales but we won't know for a few more months. I'm hoping for better sales and success with the I6 but I know Chevy's are selling well with the 6.2 L V8 and it's more macho looking exterior appearance. Ford brought back a V8 in the F150. The new Tundra is also sporting a new, more macho appearance. I prefer the more refined, upscale look of the new RAM but we shall see. The RHO looks amazing.
I will blame poor sales of the new Charger on lack of a V8. I know Carlos was pushing for all EV's as if we are a part of Europe instead of the USA. For Dodge going from the powerhouse Challenger and Charger duos with lots of V8 options to an all electric Charger is quite an abrupt change and it's not sitting well with some fans of the brand. I hope the six pack can change some minds.
But this is a thread about the 5.7 V8 coming back and I think it's a good thing. I hope it can get some updates, maybe a blower and be the SRT ICE for the Charger. Let's blow and go!
 
Jeeper1961 said:
I'm sure sales are abysmal for 2024 and 2025 product. They need to make some noise and get back in the game.
Click to expand...
Never heard a word you said but i can read and are well into 25’ and v8 models are still on the lots

So blaming slows sales on lack of V8 directly or not it is a false correlation from anyone

Maybe just maybe, high interest rates and product level mix, lack of models diversity, transitional capacity…… ????

Maybe …… Does the RAV4 have a V8? Does the Camry have a V8?

Why am I asking this? Does STLA have a competitor to either at the moment?

No Charger and No Cherokee…. I wasn’t going to wait
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top