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Mopar Bringing An Electrified B-Body Dodge Charger To SEMA

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The Mopar brand is generating excitement for the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) event by offering a sneak peek at its forthcoming concept vehicle. The teaser image hints at a striking Mopar Blue-colored 1968 to 1970 Dodge Charger B-Body, featuring what seems to be an electrified propulsion system beneath the hood.

Mopar teases a new B-Body Electric Charger for the 2023 SEMA Show. (Mopar).

There’s a tantalizing question: could this be the same electrified powertrain destined for the upcoming 800-volt Charger Daytona SRT Banshee? The answer awaits on October 31st.

In addition to this exciting development, Mopar’s exhibit at the Lower South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center is expected to feature a range of other concept vehicles. Among them, we anticipate the appearance of several Jeep® concepts showcased at the earlier Easter Jeep Safari, such as the Magneto 3.0, Scrambler 392, and the 1978 Jeep® Cherokee (SJ) 4xe.

Moreover, there’s a possibility that the impressive twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane I6-powered Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, previously seen at Roadkill Nights, will be on display as well. As we approach the end of the month, more details are likely to emerge.

Furthermore, Mopar enthusiasts can look forward to the unveiling of innovative conceptual parts and accessories, extending across the full range of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Fiat, and Ram vehicles.

Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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Another gimmick by Dodge, it would seem, that essentially reveals their growing awareness that too many core Dodge fans have zero interest in All-Electric vehicles. Last week the simulated transmission gimmick came to fore. This week a retro electric something from the past. Lets face it squarely, the only announcement Dodge loyalists want to hear is that Dodge is releasing a cleaner
V-8 powered 2025 Charger and Challenger or its take those gimmicks to the scrap heap of the Green Energy Dump.
Hey, I know I’ve beat this argument to death but in spite of all the environmentalist hysterics, most folks want vehicle power plant choices and Dodge people choose gas powered V-8s, period.

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Another gimmick by Dodge, it would seem, that essentially reveals their growing awareness that too many core Dodge fans have zero interest in All-Electric vehicles. Last week the simulated transmission gimmick came to fore. This week a retro electric something from the past. Lets face it squarely, the only announcement Dodge loyalists want to hear is that Dodge is releasing a cleaner
V-8 powered 2025 Charger and Challenger or its take those gimmicks to the scrap heap of the Green Energy Dump.
Hey, I know I’ve beat this argument to death but in spite of all the environmentalist hysterics, most folks want vehicle power plant choices and Dodge people choose gas powered V-8s, period.

I agree . That straight 6 sounds awful and has no business being in a challenger. Same thing goes with the ev . Don't give a damn about it, don't want it.

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A sad truth is beginning to come to light and it's all becoming so clear. If nostalgia doesn't Kill Mopar, the EPA will. This battle is either going to end with the death of the muscle cars or the end of the brand or both. It doesn't seem like Stellantis is interesting in offering any more V8s. While ICE engines may continue on, What we currently have from Mopar will be the last of this dying American breed of engines. While I personally love the design of the next-gen Charger and the potential that it may bring with both Hurricane and EV powertrains, it may truly be time for the brand to retire it's muscle car names and stylings and go with something that would be more appropriate for the changing times. Personally, I love SRT from the SRT4 all the way up to SRT10 and everything in between but the writing is on the wall. Dodge is the only company out there offering 6+ liter V8s and it's killing them. The Camaro just bowed out and this is the Mustang's last V8 ever. It's time to realize that the days of the big cubic inch pushrod V8 is DEAD!!!!! and honestly and sadly, maybe it is time for the Charger and Challenger to follow suit. I love this brand and the cars they make. But maybe it is time to let the past die and this is coming from a Charger owner. I've had two of them and I loved both of them and personally, I want the brand to come out with a next-gen retro Charger inspired 4-door performance machine wth a coke bottle shape, scalloped doors, and all of the awesomeness that a Charger has with the 2.0L Hybrids and 3.0L Hurricane powertrains. Why? because I realize that a tuned twin turbo SRT-6 Charger would be an amazing car! All-wheel drive on a rear-biased drivetrain, a lighter much more balanced powertrain, a tuned exhaust system and everything else that the Hurricane powertrain has to offer will stomp all over it's V8 predecessors and has the potential to sound really good. Will it sound like a V8, No! Could it sound like an RB26 or a 2JZ-GTE? More than likely. Would I prefer to have something with a decent amount of street-usable power that could save me money on gas? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! If Hurricanes and Hybrids will keep the brand alive and allow Mopar performance to continue into the future then it works for me! I'm not 100% sold on EVs and I think that Hybrids are a much better way to go especially if the Stellantis brand can tune these hybrids to make 800+hp on the high end of things. I'd say within the next 5-10 years, there won't be any V8 powered cars in the market at all. Not Ford, not GM, not Dodge, or anyone. Ford is literally going to drop the 5.0L and replace it with the 3.5L Ecoboost and the 3.0L Ecoboost with hybrid powertrains. Why? Because the 3.0L hybrid already makes 494hp/630tq in an SUV. The 3.5L makes 450hp/500tq in the raptor and over 600hp in the GT Supercar and it would better round out the sports car image the mustang has. If GM survives Barra (which will be a miracle in itself) their V8s aren't going to last much longer either. You're going to see them move to turbo-6 inline engines and hybrids as well. We may also see trucks shrink back down to normal size as well.

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Fools to be going all in on EV’s. This will be their last big mistake. I certainly won’t be buying one.
That straight 6 sounds like a garbage truck!

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You're going to see them move to turbo-6 inline engines and hybrids as well.

Right now GM is running a large turbo four in their pickup trucks. When GM went "all in" on battery electrics they disposed of all their hybrid technology along with the engineering staff behind it. The Corvette is practically hand built and is a low volume vehicle. It doesn't really point to a future power train for GM.

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