Ram announced the return of the V8 engine to its lineup earlier this year, and new reports suggest that Dodge could be next. Bloomberg reported that Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa will announce new investments that could result in a new V8-powered muscle car.
Filosa is expected to announce a $10 billion investment to reopen manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Michigan, reviving hundreds of jobs and potentially creating a new V8 engine in the process. Rumors of its return started almost immediately after it was discontinued, and Dodge CEO Matt. McAlear has teased the possibility of a V8 in the Charger Daytona, saying, “Don’t be surprised if it would fit.”
Dodge’s recent moves suggest it could be gearing up for a return to full-on gas power. It recently announced a V8-only Durango lineup, and it canceled plans for a higher-performance Charger Banshee model to focus on six-cylinder variants. Dodge’s house was built by the V8 engine, so this is more a return to normal for the company.
Of course, none of this is confirmed, but at this point, it’d be more surprising if Dodge decided not to sell another V8-powered car. The electric Charger Daytona looks cool and offers impressive performance, but it lacks the sound and feel that only a V8 can deliver.
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