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Dodge Charger (2024)

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Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept
Overview
ManufacturerStellantis North America
ProductionMarch 2024 – present
Model years2024–present
AssemblyCanada: Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Assembly)
DesignerRalph Gilles
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car[1]
Body style3/5-door liftback
Layout
PlatformSTLA Large
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 2× Permanent magnet syncronus motors (R/T & Scat Pack)
  • 496–690 hp (370–515 kW)[3] 400-volt
  • 3× Permanent magnet syncronus motors (SRT Banshee)
  • 1,320 hp (980 kW) with Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust[4][5] 800-volt
Transmission8-speed ZF TorqueFlite 850RE 2nd automatic (SIXPACK)
Battery100.5 kWh Li-NMC
Range
  • 317 mi (510 km) (R/T)
  • 260 mi (418 km) (Scat Pack)
  • Unknown (SRT Banshee)
Dimensions
Wheelbase121.0 in (3,073 mm)
Length206.6 in (5,248 mm)
Width79.8 in (2,027 mm)
Height58.9–59.0 in (1,496–1,499 mm)
Curb weight5,838 lb (2,648 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor

The eighth-generation Dodge Charger is a full-size car manufactured and marketed by Stellantis North America under the Dodge marque. It was introduced as a production model in March 2024, following appearances of nearly identical concept cars in 2022. It is the first Dodge vehicle to be available with a battery electric powertrain, marketed as the Charger Daytona. A gasoline-powered version called the Charger SIXPACK will be available in 2025, equipped with the 3.0-liter inline-six Hurricane engine.

The eighth-generation Charger is available in two-door and four-door body styles, with the former acting as a replacement to the third-generation Challenger.

History

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Development and concept car

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Concept car rear view

The concept car version called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT was unveiled on August 17, 2022 during the third day of the Dodge Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan.[6] Dodge announced that it will be produced in 2024.[7][8] It has a new powertrain called the Banshee,[9] which Dodge says acts as the new pinnacle of performance in the Brotherhood of Muscle, eclipsing the Hemi, Hellcat and Redeye engines.[10]

Said to preview the brand's electrified future, it features a Fratzonic Chambered exhaust system that can reach 126 dB, making it as loud as a Hellcat-powered Dodge.[11] The system pushes its sound through an amplifier and tuning chamber located at the rear of the vehicle.[11]

Dodge showed a red Charger Daytona SRT concept at SEMA in November 2022, including a Bugatti-like speed key for increasing power up to 670 hp (500 kW).[12][13]

The concept car appeared alongside the DeLorean Alpha5 in the Fast X movie.[14]

In August 2023, it was reported that the production version of the Charger will be available with a 3.0-liter gasoline inline-six from the Jeep Wagoneer L, while the range topping Daytona will be fully electric powered.[15]

Production version

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On March 5, 2024, the all new Dodge Charger was revealed in 3-door and 5-door forms, with the 3-door going on sale in 2024 and the 5-door in 2025. The gasoline-powered version featuring the inline-6 engine will follow in 2025.[16]

The Charger Daytona will be available in two versions, R/T and Scat Pack with 496 and 670 horsepower, respectively, from two electric motors. Both come standard with all-wheel drive and a 100.5 kilowatt-hour battery. Models with an internal combustion engine called the Charger SIXPACK will be powered by a 3.0 twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 with 420 or 550 horsepower.

On August 7, 2024, Stellantis announced the price of the car to be $59,595 for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, and $73,190 for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and both models would qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit if leased.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Preliminary Specifications" (PDF). Autoevolution. Dodge. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  2. ^ Colella, Cody (January 7, 2023). "The Awesome Power Figures For The Upcoming 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Is Almost Here". HotCars.
  3. ^ "Dodge's Direct Connection hikes horsepower for EVs, muscle cars". The Detroit News.
  4. ^ "Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, Hints At What Lies Ahead In 2022!". topspeed.com. 6 January 2024.
  5. ^ Aurel Niculescu (10 November 2023). "Dodge Challenger EV 4-Door Muscle Sedan Looks Like a Tesla Model S Plaid's Worse Nightmare". autoevolution.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  6. ^ Chilton, Chris (September 14, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept Leaves Door Open To Show Off 16-Inch Digital Gauge Cluster". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  7. ^ Gastelu, Gary (December 1, 2022). "Dodge's muscle car is bringing back this old-school feature for one last time in 2023". Fox News. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  8. ^ Shah, Vivek (August 27, 2022). "Design Exposé: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept". Carexpert. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Smith, Christopher (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Debuts With "Fratzonic" EV Exhaust". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  10. ^ Anderson, Brad (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV Packs 'Banshee' Power And Retro Styling". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Mihalascu, Dan (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Gets Us Charged Up For Muscle EVs". InsideEVs. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  12. ^ Chilton, Chris (November 1, 2022). "Updated Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Has 9 Power Options And Bugatti-Style Speed Key For Hottest Versions". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  13. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (November 1, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Stryker Red Debuts At SEMA With Nine Power Outputs". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  14. ^ Bell, Sebastien (October 14, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept and Delorean Alpha5 Caught on Set of Fast & Furious 10 Film". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  15. ^ Brad Anderson (29 August 2023). "Dodge's Production Charger EV To Look Just Like The Handsome Concept". carscoops.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  16. ^ Eric Stafford (5 March 2024). "New Dodge Charger: Understanding the Configurations and Features". caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  17. ^ "Stellantis Media – Dodge Brand Announces Official Pricing for All-new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona". stellantisnorthamerica.com. August 7, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
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