Dodge Retains Versatility of Internal Combustion Engines Thanks to Upcoming Dodge Charger Sixpack
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It was confirmed that the new Dodge Charger will not be electric-only, it is receiving a gasoline sibling. However, Dodge will introduce two electric models first. Customers in the market for a gasoline-fueled Charger Sixpack will have to wait at least another model year, as production will only begin in the first quarter of 2025. Still, the “Sixpack” aspect of its name is a direct clue at what lies within: a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged “Hurricane” inline-six. Even though it is potent–the High Output (H.O.) variant generates up to 550 horsepower–it is not a V-8 engine. To that end, the Standard Output (S.O.) variant manages 420 horsepower.
The Impact of Two Different Engines
On paper, then, these two engines split the difference by providing better entry-level power than the previous 3.6-liter V-6 or 6.4-liter V-8 in the outgoing Scat Pack and R/T, but not quite as much grunt as the Redeye, SRT Hellcat, or Demon. Instead, consumers are looking at differently-tuned versions of the engine that resides in the Jeep Wagoneer and the refreshed Ram 1500 pickup truck.
All gasoline 2025 Dodge Charger models will pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and feature all-wheel drive as standard. Nonetheless, drivers will be able to disengage the front axle when they desire, making the car entirely rear-wheel drive for certain situations.
Design Elements
As for styling, the 2025 Dodge Charger Sixpack models will not feature the same “R-Wing” passthrough on the hood that the electric car has, since it needs to accommodate the Hurricane engine. Nevertheless, it will have a similar exterior design, simply with larger cooling intakes. All Charger models will also feature the Fratzog logo rather than a standard Dodge emblem both front and rear. That said, two- and four-door models will be available for the gas iterations, similar to the electric vehicle.
Inside the cabins, the Sixpacks should broadly resemble the electric Daytona. A 12.3-inch central touchscreen remains standard equipment, as does the 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. Drivers will have the option to upgrade that to a 16.0-inch unit, and the general look and feel of the interior should be approximately the same. Gasoline models will simply have a Charger emblem on the passenger side rather than the Daytona designation, but stylistic features like the pistol grip shifter remain in place.
As of this writing, it is unclear how much the Standard Output or High Output versions will cost, but further information should be forthcoming closer to the end of the 2024 model year. It is also uncertain whether there will be an even higher-power variant as a successor to the renowned Hellcat. Right now, it appears Dodge is planning for the SRT Banshee to take up that mantle, but based on how much currently revolves around the all-new Charger, there could be other plans customers do not know about yet. Although some enthusiasts are going to be dismayed about the V-8 engine being replaced with something smaller, it is worth noting that the original definition of a muscle car does not mention engine size or configuration. The engine’s purpose is to deliver high performance.
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