What Is Going On With This Dodge Charger Prototype?

What Is Going On With This Dodge Charger Prototype?
AWD Badging? R/T Wheels?

One of our spy photographers caught this Dodge Charger doing some testing around the FCA US Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan recently. What caught our eye about this car, is the fact that it has the new for 2018 “4” badging on the trunk. The “4” represents All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on the 2018 models. You might think that it isn’t anything special. Dodge has been making AWD models since 2006. However, this one is wearing a set of standard Charger R/T wheels.

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[LordHobbit]

Perhaps the "4" will now represent a turbo-4 motor?

 

[Jared B]

Based on the passenger with the laptop I'd say it's definitely some sort of drivetrain testing, whether engine, transmission, emissions or something else. Maybe it's testing GME T6?

 

[BobbiBigWheels]

Had someone heard the car, they may have been able to determine powertrain. A turbo-6 is going to sound different than a Pentastar.

 

[Jared B]

Had someone heard the car, they may have been able to determine powertrain. A turbo-6 is going to sound different than a Pentastar.

This is true too, I'm just spitballing at this point.

 

[Cody's Car Conundrum]

Based on the passenger with the laptop I'd say it's definitely some sort of drivetrain testing, whether engine, transmission, emissions or something else. Maybe it's testing GME T6?

I think transmission testing might be likely. Of what variety I have no good idea.

I'd be surprised if they were doing engine testing this early. That wouldn't be a bad thing though

 

[Jared B]

I think transmission testing might be likely. Of what variety I have no good idea.

I'd be surprised if they were doing engine testing this early. That wouldn't be a bad thing though

I'm sure we will find out soon enough. ?

 

[redriderbob]

Based on the passenger with the laptop I'd say it's definitely some sort of drivetrain testing, whether engine, transmission, emissions or something else. Maybe it's testing GME T6?

I am pretty sure there are a handful of GME T6s running around CTC in Challengers and Chargers.

 

[Jared B]

I am pretty sure there are a handful of GME T6s running around CTC in Challengers and Chargers.

I've heard the same, hopefully more details of it come to light soon.

 

[redriderbob]

I've heard the same, hopefully more details of it come to light soon.

I got some pictures of various powertrain tester Challengers over the past year.

 

[mopar22]

Gotta keep an eye out if ctc decides to have their yearly car meet again when i get back to Detroit

 

[redriderbob]

FCA Cars + Coffee Sunday June 3rd @mopar22

 

[mopar22]

FCA Cars + Coffee Sunday June 3rd @mopar22

Saw that, sadly their first one is always right after i go back home for the summer. Hoping they'll have another September one like last year.

 

[redriderbob]

Saw that, sadly their first one is always right after i go back home for the summer. Hoping they'll have another September one like last year.

I think they plan on having four of them... best way to stay linked with them is their facebook page for the event...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/715180581918715/