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Dodge announces 'last call' for Charger, Challenger models (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

The Dodge era of Chargers and Challengers is coming to an abrupt end. Dodge announced the coming end of production on the two muscle cars “in their current ...

“We are celebrating the end of an era — and the start of a bright new electrified future — by staying true to our brand,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “At Dodge, we never lift, and the brand will mark the last of our iconic Charger and Challenger nameplates in their current form in the same way that got us here, with a passion both for our products and our enthusiasts that drives us to create as much uniqueness in the muscle car community and marketplace as possible.” Dodge announced the coming end of production on the two muscle cars “in their current form,” with plans to release the look of their final 2023 models, which will include a commemorative “Last Call” underhood plaque.

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Dodge is discontinuing muscle cars Charger and Challenger (CBS News)

Calling it the end of an era in automotive history, car maker says it plans to refocus the brand on electric vehicles.

automakers in the 1950s and marketed for their powerful engines and sporty design. The 2023 Charger and Challenger models will be available in 14 colors, including "sublime green" and "plum purple." Dodge introduced the Charger in 1965 and the Challenger in 1969. Dodge hasn't disclosed a price for the cars yet. The Challenger has also appearanced in TV shows and movies. The company is also partnering with Samsung to build a $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana.

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Muscle cars falling behind: Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger ... (Axios)

Muscle cars are atrophying. Driving the news: Stellantis — the automaker formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, which owns the Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands ...

[DOJ releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit](/2022/08/26/doj-document-trump-affidavit-mar-a-lago) [White House's official account on Thursday tweeted](https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1562916200866267138): "Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven." [probable cause that warranted](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/12/trump-search-warrant-unsealed-doj) the search. [released a redacted version](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.617854/gov.uscourts.flsd.617854.102.1.pdf) of the affidavit related to the [search warrant](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/12/trump-search-warrant-unsealed-doj) for former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) saying, "For our government just to say, 'OK, your debt is completely forgiven.' ... [affidavit and exhibits](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.617854/gov.uscourts.flsd.617854.102.1.pdf) that paved the way for that now-infamous [search warrant](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/12/trump-search-warrant-unsealed-doj) remain blacked out. It's completely unfair." But automakers have little room left for gas-guzzling cars as they seek to please investors and regulators eager for more SUVs and electric vehicles. [Here's what we know and don't know about the Mar-a-Lago inquiry](/2022/08/26/fbi-affidavit-classified-document-trump) [reported](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/15/dodge-challenger-charger-to-be-discontinued-in-2023.html). [Paycheck Protection Program](https://www.axios.com/2020/12/08/congress-ppp-stimulus-bill-marco-rubio) (PPP) loans forgiven after they accused the Biden administration of giving out unfair handouts with its [new student debt forgiveness plan](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/24/student-loan-forgiveness-debt-cancel-biden). [Economy & Business](https://www.axios.com/economy-business)

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Dodge's first electrified vehicle will be a new crossover called the ... (CNBC)

The first electrified vehicle for Stellantis' Dodge brand will be a plug-in hybrid crossover called the Hornet, a resurrected name of a 1970s station wagon.

It was then used by American Motors in the 1970s, followed by Chrysler, now known as Stellantis, for a concept car that never made it into production in 2006. The company is investing The plug-in hybrid model, which Dodge is calling the Hornet R/T, will start at about $40,000. Dodge says the GT model will have at least 265 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque. He declined to discuss sales expectations for the vehicle, which was unveiled Tuesday night at an event in Pontiac, Michigan. It marks a return to the lower-priced mainstream market following the discontinuation of the Dart sedan and Journey crossover in 2016 and 2020, respectively.

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2023 Dodge Hornet Is Dawn of Brand's 'Electrified Performance' Era (Car and Driver)

Dodge is known for stuffing V-8s into everything, but now its transformation begins with a new performance-focused, plug-in-hybrid subcompact SUV.

From the outside, the Hornet's connection to the Tonale is obvious. Orders for the GT model open tomorrow, and it will reach dealers this December. These upper trims also add wireless smartphone charging and a fancier sound system in the form of a 465-watt, 14-speaker Harman Kardon unit. The Hornet GT is the entry point. There's also a base nonhybrid model with a turbocharged gas engine, and it's offered with many of the same features and options as the PHEV. A set of narrow headlights with upside-down boomerangs for accent lights and full-width taillights further distinguish the Hornet's appearance. The total system output is 288 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The Hornet R/T is the plug-in hybrid. The PHEV comes standard with Brembo four-piston, fixed front calipers, which are also available on the base model. It's also the first entirely new model that Dodge has introduced since the [ill-fated Dart compact sedan](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15101578/2016-dodge-dart-review/), which only lasted from 2012 to 2016. Plus, the 2023 Hornet actually has some legitimate performance attributes, and they're not limited to the plug-in-hybrid model. For at least the past decade, the brand's survival has largely relied on retro-themed, V-8–powered hits like the Charger and Challenger.

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2023 Dodge Hornet: Hybrid Compact SUV Performance Invades ... (Forbes)

Precisely twenty-four hours ahead of revealing specific details regarding its electrified performance future, Dodge took a baby step and revealed the ...

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The Dodge Hornet GT Makes 265 HP and Has an LSD (RoadandTrack.com)

The plug-in is even more potent, with a claimed output of over 285 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Its powertrain uses a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine ...

Dodge notes that no gas engine in the segment makes more power. But Dodge is clearly trying to market the Hornet as the enthusiast choice, highlighting a function called PowerShot that summons an extra 25 hp for a temporary boost. The gas-powered Hornet GT should hit 60 in 6.5 seconds, per Dodge. It's not quite as powerful as the 302-hp Toyota RAV4 Prime, but the Toyota starts at a smidge over $40,000. Dodge has announced its first all-new product in a decade, the new Hornet compact SUV. The plug-in is even more potent, with a claimed output of over 285 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.

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Dodge Is Retiring Its Charger and Challenger Muscle Cars. An EV Is ... (Barron's)

The auto maker will release seven special edition "last call," gas-powered Challenger and Charger vehicles.

The Charger might have been made most famous by the 1980s TV show and 2005 film The Dukes of Hazzard. ](https://www.barrons.com/market-data/stocks/stla) [Chrysler/Dodge](https://www.barrons.com/articles/stellantis-the-former-chrysler-is-now-an-overlooked-star-51654239602?mod=md_stockoverview_news&mod=article_inline) parent

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2023 Dodge Hornet: Affordable Small SUV as Gateway Drug ... (Kelley Blue Book)

Dodge today unveiled an all-new small crossover, the 2023 Hornet, it says will be the gateway to its "Brotherhood of Muscle."

A boost Dodge calls “Powershot” kicks in if you pull on one of the paddles, adding a boost of “pull-to-pass” power. But we can’t help but note that Dodge already has all the parts to build it. We’ll need some time in the seat to tell whether the Hornet is something entirely different or a repackaged compact SUV like all the others. “the automotive version of a murder Hornet.” Dodge displayed a third Hornet model at this week’s Speed Week event. Most of the time. Deep character lines in the hood draw back from a pair of horizontal slits (Dodge calls them “heat extractors”) above a grille that could fit on any Dodge muscle car from the last 10 years. These things are at the end of the list” for the typical compact SUV buyer, Kuniskis says. The base GT model uses a 268-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine from Dodge’s new Hurricane lineup. Inside, the center stack is slightly canted toward the driver for that cockpit feel. The Hornet, Dodge believes, will do the same. A rocks glass of pragmatic compact crossover with a shot of muscle car attitude back.

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Dodge Hornet crossover starts under $30K, offers brand's first plug ... (The Detroit News)

Pontiac — The new 2023 Dodge Hornet seeks to sting its performance DNA into the compact SUV segment with a starting price below $30,000, and marks the ...

"The GLH exists because of these two cars," Kuniskis said, referring to the GT and R/T. "If you look at the segment, where it's placed in the segment from a PHEV standpoint, I don't think there's any concern there." "You can use it on the freeway. "That is going to be a screaming, all-wheel-drive little hot hatch for that customer." At $29,995, the Hornet GT is just the fifth vehicle from Stellantis in the United States with a starting price under $30,000. "There is a wide variety of personalities and tastes." It's meant to serve as a gateway to grow Dodge's "brotherhood of muscle," to boost volume and to improve the automaker's ability to meet federal emissions and fuel economy standards. It seems like if you can build something good in that category, you can get the volume you want. The car already handles fantastic, and we injected it with the Dodge DNA." And the PHEV has standard a "PowerShot" feature serving on-demand additional horsepower. The Hornet features a Charger-like front fascia and a vehicle-width taillamp with a center illuminated racing slashes Rhombi logo, the first for a Dodge vehicle. [Alfa Romeo's new Italian-built Tonale](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2022/02/08/alfa-adds-spicy-electrified-tonale-suv-appetizer-menu/6657627001/), the Hornet is available in gas-powered or plug-in hybrid versions.

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The 2023 Dodge Hornet 'goes like hell' (Fox News)

The 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV figures to be the most powerful and quickest vehicle in its class for under $30000 when it goes on sale in December.

[all-electric mode](https://www.foxnews.com/category/auto/attributes/electric) between charges. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxbusiness.com/apps-products) [recently introduced Alfa Romeo Tonale](https://www.foxnews.com/auto/2023-alfa-romeo-tonale-suv-plug-in) but was redesigned and reengineered to make it look and feel more like a Dodge. It’s showcasing some of the upgrades with a Hornet GT GLH Concept. Its exterior features a grille and headlights that give it a Dodge family face along with the brand’s signature full-width taillights. It was followed by the AMC Hornet compact car lineup sold from 1970-1977.

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The Hive Has Arrived: All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet Unlocks ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet opens 'gateway' for enthusiasts to enter the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle, brings buzz to compact utility vehicle...

And this is just the start of the Dodge brand's electrification journey." Dodge is introducing the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, delivering the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle (CUV) under $30,000. "The Dodge Hornet is poised to jolt the mainstream compact utility vehicle segment with looks, feel and performance that are unmistakably Dodge. of torque, and offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range via a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery - Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) — the first-ever electrified performance vehicle from Dodge — will be the most powerful utility vehicle in the segment with 285-plus horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. - All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet opens 'gateway' for enthusiasts to enter the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle, brings buzz to compact utility vehicle (CUV) segment with unmistakable Dodge styling cues and performance

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2023 Dodge Hornet Lands With Italian Looks, 285HP Electrified R/T ... (Carscoops)

The Dodge Hornet is a compact SUV that will be sold in R/T hybrid and GT configurations.

What we do know is that orders have opened today and that the GT will start to arrive in dealerships in late 2022 while the Hornet R/T will launch in the spring of 2023. Dodge has confirmed that the Hornet GT will start at $29,995 before destination while the R/T will be available from $39,995 before destination. These include Koni frequency selective damping shocks, Brembo four-piston front brake calipers as standard on the R/T and optional on the GT, and a brake-by-wire Intelligent Braking System for the R/T model. As with other Dodge models, the Uconnect system is Android-based and offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In ‘Electric Mode’, the SUV operates solely on electric power (go figure…) while in ‘E-Save Mode’, priority is given to the 1.3-liter engine to preserve battery charge. Dodge says it shaves off one whole second in the sprint to 60 mph (96 km/h), dropping it to 6.1 seconds, and is activated by pulling both paddle shifters and performing a pedal kickdown. Both variants are available with a Blacktop package that adds 18-inch Abyss alloy wheels, gloss black badging and mirror caps, and gloss black painted day light opening moldings. [Alfa Romeo Tonale-based Hornet](https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/will-dodges-move-to-rebadge-the-tonale-hurt-alfa-romeos-image-in-america/) will be offered. It rocks a nine-speed automatic and is also all-wheel drive. In standard ‘Hybrid Mode’, the engine and motor combine to produce maximum efficiency. It will play ball in the heavily contested and varied compact SUV segment with the competition ranging from more mainstream offerings like It can travel up to 30 miles (48 km) on electric power alone.

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The Dodge Hornet Wants to be the Hot Hatch of Small Crossovers (Jalopnik)

A 265 HP turbo four and electronic limited slip differential come standard under $30K, and the PHEV version is even spicier.

[Kona N](https://jalopnik.com/2022-hyundai-kona-n-great-things-come-in-small-n-pac-1847657959) are the modern-day hot hatches. As with the Charger and Challenger, Dodge is pushing factory-backed upgrades hard with the Hornet. There aren’t very many players in the segment yet though, at least on our side of the pond where we miss out on the [Ford Puma ST](https://jalopnik.com/ford-ceo-wishes-we-got-the-puma-st-forgets-job-title-1846288005) and Cupra Formentor. Both have all-wheel drive standard, and the base powertrain in the GT is a turbocharged, two-liter four-cylinder producing 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque mated to a nine-speed transmission — segment-leading numbers, Dodge is quick to highlight. The R/T can also travel on battery alone for about 30 miles. Dodge unveiled the Hornet as part of its Speed Week celebrations in Michigan on Tuesday night.

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Dodge Tries to Reinvent Itself for EV Era With First New Model in ... (Bloomberg)

Stellantis NV's Dodge brand has gone through a lot of change in the past decade, from churning out minivans and family sedans to brawny muscle cars that ...

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2023 Dodge Hornet Will Offer a GLH Performance Package (Car and Driver)

With a lowered suspension, an upgraded exhaust, and stripes, the 'Goes Like Hell' package will be available through Dodge's Direct Connection parts program.

This name, which stands for "Goes Like Hell," is an homage to the [Omni GLH hot hatchback](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a35288282/tested-1986-dodge-omni-shelby-glhs/) from the 1980s. We'd guess there will be an all-in price for the GLH package if you want everything. [2023 Hornet](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40908805/2023-dodge-hornet-suv-revealed/) and now says it will offer a GLH package that includes several performance upgrades for the SUV.

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What's New for 2023: Dodge (The Car Connection)

The return of the Durango SRT Hellcat, a new Hornet small crossover, a Challenger convertible, and seven "buzz models" for the Charger and Challenger ...

It has a motorized canvas top and the warranty for the conversion parts goes through the customizer. Expect production to be limited again for the 2023 model year. - Base GT model uses a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Dodge enters the 2023 model year in the midst of a transition. In the next two months, Dodge will announced seven "Buzz Models," or special limited-run versions of the muscle cars that can't be ordered ahead of time and instead will be allocated to top dealers in certain areas. Dodge sheds its V-8 muscle car past while shifting to an electrified future that encompasses a range of vehicles, including the

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Dodge unveils the Plug-in Hybrid Hornet, its first electrified model (Electric Vehicles)

Dodge, one of the brands in the Stellantis group, announced on Tuesday its first plug-in hybrid crossover, the all-new 2023 Hornet R/T PHEVat M1 Concourse ...

And this is just the start of the Dodge brand’s electrification journey.” (2,500 Nm) of torque from 0 rpm. A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW charging module allow for a full battery charge to be reached in approximately 2.5 hours using a Level 2 charger.

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Dodge starts electrified journey with compact, hybrid Hornet SUV ... (USA TODAY)

The 2023 Dodge Hornet will offer gas and plug-in electric hybrid options as the brand moves toward electrification.

Orders for the Hornet GT will be taken beginning Wednesday for arrival at dealerships later this year. Dodge has also shown a GLH (Goes-Like-Hell) Concept to demonstrate what the brand’s Direct Connection performance parts can do. That doesn’t mean Dodge won’t continue to offer high-performance vehicles, but I don’t think its role within Stellantis will allow for such a narrow product focus." “With prices starting around $30,000, the Hornet should capture drivers who want something a little sportier than a Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Escape but cannot afford the entry-luxury models from BMW and Audi.” Driver attention assist, to detect fatigue, and intelligent adaptive cruise control are a couple of the available advanced driver assistance safety features. Pricing hasn’t either, although the GT is supposed to start at under $30,000. The R/T also has a nifty feature called PowerShot that can add an extra 25 horsepower for 15 seconds that’s repeatable after a 15-second cooldown. Hornet also gets the Uconnect 5 infotainment system. The 1.3-liter, four-cylinder turbo PHEV is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. We’re going to go in there with something that nobody else is shopping for in that segment,” The Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, has previously reported that an the perfect little politically correct segment for us to go in, (rile) it up and disrupt that segment.

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Dodge ending production of Charger, Challenger in 2023 (KPLC)

Dodge shared that its iconic muscle cars would be celebrated in their final year with several new 2023 models, all including a commemorative “Last Call” under ...

The new models will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis once they are available at top-selling Dodge dealerships. Dodge said it plans to offer seven 2023 heritage-influenced models, celebrating the company’s history of its Charger and Challenger vehicles. (Gray News) - Production of the current Dodge Charger and Challenger is ending in 2023.

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Dodge Ending Charger & Challenger, But If You Hate Them, Don't ... (CleanTechnica)

The Charger is part of an industry trend toward retro-inspired vehicles that happened in the mid to late 2000s. The car that started the trend was the 2005 Ford ...

Instead, it is going to be shifting to hybrids and electrics that have at least the performance of these vehicles, if not more. The company wants to make it clear that performance cars aren’t going away and being replaced by a fleet of LEAFs and Priuses to make the Ralph Naders of the world happy. So, the company had to schedule the end of production of these models. They sell well, but they’re not selling in the volume that more affordable and practical vehicles do. [recent article at CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/15/dodge-challenger-charger-to-be-discontinued-in-2023.html) broke news that Dodge will discontinue production of the Charger and Challenger muscle cars at the end of next year. Maintaining CAFE standards and meeting other regulatory requirements outside of North America is harder with not only the base Challenger and Charger, but also with performance variants of the vehicle with even higher emissions and fuel consumption.

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Dodge electric muscle car concept keeps Charger name, adds EV ... (Detroit Free Press)

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, with performance that beats a Hellcat, is no science project, according to brand CEO Tim Kuniskis.

Later this year, the company is expected to show a version of its planned electric Ram pickup. The term EV "exhaust system" might sound questionable and offer a great topic for debate, but Kuniskis described it as an authentic piece of the machine, referencing a pipe organ for comparison. The "three-pointed Fratzog badge," which Dodge teased earlier when it said it would produce a battery electric muscle car in 2024, was seen on the brand's muscle cars from 1962 to 1976, although at that point, the company said, it was "without any meaning or context — until now." As is fairly typical, the company's announcement on what comes next was rather cagey. This 126-decibal system is said to be as loud as a gas-powered Hellcat. It's also not clear where the vehicle will be made. No other EVs on the market sound like this, which is the point. Possible pricing for a future model and electric charge range aren't available. A rear hatch and fold-flat seats sound like SUV selling points, even if they don't look the part. Like the Hornet, the Daytona also offers PowerShot, a push-button horsepower booster. Specifics were fairly limited when journalists got a peek at the EV during a visit to the company's U.S. It’s the third and final day of Dodge’s planned Speed Week announcements and follows

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Most electric cars are quiet. But Dodge says its future electric muscle ... (CNN)

Dodge, famous for offering cars with big and powerful V8 engines, is phasing out some of its iconic, gas-powered muscle cars in favor of electric power.

With its narrow rectangular nose and dark color, the Charger Daytona EV resembles a late 1968 Charger. The supercharged Hellcat, a gasoline-powered rear-wheel-drive car, can go from a stop to 60 miles an hour in 3.7 seconds, according to Car and Driver. The Charger Daytona makes low, loud thrumming tones that sounds a bit like high-voltage electrical equipment. Gas engines, by contrast, have a relatively narrow band of operating speeds at which they can provide full power so it's necessary to have a transmission with different gears to keep the engine within that "power band" as the car moves slower and faster. It will join a new small SUV called the Hornet that will be available as a plug-in hybrid and is set to go on sale later this year. The concept muscle car, called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, resembles a model that will go on sale 2024, according to executives.

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Dodge unveils new electric muscle car concept that could replace ... (CNBC)

Dodge on Wednesday unveiled a new concept car called the Charger Daytona SRT as a preview of its first all-electric muscle car, expected in 2024.

And while today's Charger is a four-door vehicle, the original generations beginning in the 1960s were two-door, like the concept. "It is exactly what you would expect a Dodge EV two-door to be," she said. It features a split deltoid made of three arrowhead shapes that form a three-pointed star. "We're not going to go there and do the same thing. He compared it to a wind organ with chambers and pipes. Kuniskis said the 2024 production electric muscle car is expected to launch with three different performance levels but eventually expand to nine. It's a problem auto executives have privately been attempting to solve as the industry transitions to EVs. Most notably, the front end features a large opening for air to pass through, which the company is calling a "R-Wing." The car also features several new technologies meant to make it feel and drive like a traditional muscle car. Automakers routinely use concept vehicles to gauge customer interest or show the future direction of a vehicle or brand. "This is not a science project," he said. "It looks like a Dodge, sounds like a Dodge and drives like a Dodge."

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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept: American Muscle in the EV ... (Car and Driver)

The Charger and Challenger are on their way out, but Dodge promises it isn't finished making muscle cars. This electric coupe aims to carry on the legacy.

A production version of the car could come as early as 2024, and only then will we know whether an electric car can also be a muscle car. That logo makes its return on the Daytona SRT, one of the many ways Dodge has tried to instill the concept with the brand's history. Paddle shifters on either side of the squared-off steering wheel control the PowerShot feature and select one of the Daytona SRT's multiple drive modes. No, Dodge hasn't found a way for an electric car to pump equal parts engine noise and CO2 into the air, but it did design its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust to amplify the electric motors' near silent hum into a 126-decibel cacophony worthy of the SRT badge. The R-Wing is meant to provide better aerodynamics and enhance downforce, assisted by four intakes on the car's front and rear. To give drivers the feeling of "distinctive shift points", Dodge has bestowed the Daytona SRT with a multi-speed transmission. The new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept is an electric performance coupe set to carry Dodge's brash legacy forward and become "the future of electrified muscle." Though we can't say for sure, it seems likely that the Daytona SRT will use a two-speed transmission for improved acceleration and efficiency. The Daytona SRT is also not the first electric car to depart from traditional direct-drive systems; Though Dodge hasn't yet shared any performance or powertrain details for the concept, it claims that the Daytona SRT will be faster than its Hellcat V-8–powered cousins "in all key performance measures." This is double the voltage of the 400-volt architecture used by many other EVs and allows for faster charging, better cooling for the electric motors, and lighter wiring. - Today, Dodge unveiled what it's calling "the future of electrified muscle."

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Dodge Debuts Electric Muscle Car - Kelley Blue Book (Kelley Blue Book)

It's called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. Dodge unveiled it to the public today. And it's here to convince The Brotherhood of Muscle that lightning ...

The Charger Daytona uses a modern interpretation of that element. That’s the closest thing Dodge has offered to specifications for now. From the front back, it shares an obvious family resemblance to the Challengers and Chargers of Dodge history. But it keeps the car as aerodynamic as most of today’s EVs. [Charger](https://www.kbb.com/dodge/charger/) and [Challenger](https://www.kbb.com/dodge/challenger/) will exit stage left at the end of 2023 when Dodge shuts down production of both of its icons. Japanese automakers like Honda and Toyota got a foothold in the U.S. But the company needs to go electric. Dodge unveiled it to the public today. That has triggered equal parts sadness and rage amongst the Dodge faithful. It’s called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. The company’s argument will look, sound, and shift like a muscle car. Dodge is about to attempt the toughest trick in the history of cars.

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Dodge has a muscle EV, not a hybrid. Here's why (The Detroit News)

Still, the Stellantis NV performance brand doesn't have a plug-in hybrid muscle car, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told The Detroit News. The functional requirements ...

[On Tuesday, it debuted the new Dodge Hornet](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2022/08/16/dodge-hornet-starts-under-30-000-offers-brands-first-plug-hybrid/10343873002/), a compact SUV with an R/T trim outfitted with a 1.3-liter turbo and an e-axle. For them not to do so, it all depends on the execution of the electric vehicle.” A day after the reveal, the Hornet had 14,000 orders, Kuniskis said. Dodge hasn’t shared a price tag for the production electric muscle car. “Other than the platform of the car, you’re basically building and paying for two cars. Still, the Stellantis NV performance brand doesn’t have a plug-in hybrid muscle car, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told The Detroit News.

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Meet the Daytona SRT Banshee concept, a preview of Dodge's ... (The Detroit News)

It's the vision for the top-of-the-line trim for Dodge's all-electric muscle car in 2024.

"It will run to the car shows, it will run the quarter mile, it will run to Costco because of the liftgate and full-flat seats. The potential is there." It's not trying to be a Hellcat." "It's not a Hellcat. "Please don't try to tie that back, because the things we do on this car are not range-enablers," he said. They had the style, they had the performance, they had the attitude, they had the agility, they had something that made that person feel like they were a part of something other than just the purchase of a vehicle." It's a long, low, two-door Charger — not the four doors of today's Charger — with a new large hatch in a "Greys of Thunder" exterior paint. Lenny Melton, 44, of Charlotte, North Carolina, who is in town for Roadkill Nights and the Woodward Dream Cruise, agreed: "It's awesome," he said. Like the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron, the Banshee has a transmission, a patented "eRupt" multi-speed system with electro-mechanical shifting. "You're splitting hairs on the performance, on what are the numbers we're talking about. "The party is set. Dodge chose the Banshee name based on the sound of the patented-for-production "Fratzonic" exhaust system, one that, instead of emitting pollutants, moves air like a pipe organ through an amplifier and tuning chamber.

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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Is an EV With a Hellcat ... (RoadandTrack.com)

The Dodge brand is undergoing an electric revolution. And at the head of that revolution is this: the Charger Daytona SRT concept.

Perhaps the most ridiculous piece of tech on the Charger Daytona SRT concept is its simulated engine noise, or what Dodge calls the "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust." “The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept exists because performance made us do it,” chief executive officer Tim Kuniskis said in a statement. At the heart of the Charger Daytona SRT is a new 800-volt electric architecture Dodge calls the Banshee propulsion system.

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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV: The Future Of Mopar Muscle (Forbes)

But Teslas largely lack the visceral experience of cars like the Challenger Hellcat; the precise delivery of electric motor thrust is impressive but devoid of ...

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Dodge ending production of Charger, Challenger in 2023 (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

Dodge shared that its iconic muscle cars would be celebrated in their final year with several new 2023 models, all including a commemorative “Last Call” under ...

The new models will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis once they are available at top-selling Dodge dealerships. Dodge said it plans to offer seven 2023 heritage-influenced models, celebrating the company’s history of its Charger and Challenger vehicles. (Gray News) - Production of the current Dodge Charger and Challenger is ending in 2023.

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Dodge shows "Banshee" electric Charger concept - an EV with ... (Electrek)

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT "Banshee" Concept is an all-American all-electric muscle car - with exhaust? And it may even get built.

[Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcOIZzJgLCyMPILY7-1Vsdg?sub_confirmation=1) and subscribe to the [podcast](https://www.electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast). Be sure to check out our [homepage](https://electrek.co/)for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/c/electrekco)for the latest reviews. It’s hard to turn around one of the most iconic gas-burning car models, the Charger, into an electric car within just a couple years. While we don’t know how many horsepower Dodge is targeting, putting this Banshee electric concept alongside Hellcat and Redeye in the “Brotherhood of Muscle” suggests that the number can’t be a low one. Plus, it can only happen because less room is needed under the hood to house a giant hemi engine, so it leverages one of the benefits of electric drive. However, we’re not sure how shift points and noisy speakers add performance, but maybe it will work on the audience Dodge is targeting. But this electric Dodge Charger concept looks surprisingly… Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis says the electrified charger “exists because performance made us do it” – a reference to Dodge’s new marketing slogan. Dodge has been teasing the potential for a fully electric muscle car for some time. [“world’s first battery electric muscle car” in 2024](https://electrek.co/2021/07/08/dodge-says-practical-limit-of-ice-means-electric-awd-muscle-car-in-2024/). Dodge has not made any commitment to this yet, as it’s just a concept for now. That said, this is the part where concepts usually change the most, so we wouldn’t put a lot of stock into it, but you’ve got the now-standard large center screen, lightweight seats, and a panoramic glass roof, which is a novel feature for a Charger.

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Dodge unveils Charger EV concept that is faster and louder than a ... (TechCrunch)

The two-door Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept — the Daytona name a nod to its gas-powered ancestor's 200 mph NASCAR track milestone — is not just a design ...

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