Dodge Charger (2024)
Dodge Charger | |
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![]() Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Stellantis North America |
Production | March 2024 – present |
Model years | 2024–present |
Assembly | Canada: Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Assembly) |
Designer | Ralph Gilles |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size car[1] |
Body style | 3- or 5-door liftback |
Layout |
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Platform | STLA Large |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in (3,073 mm) |
Length | 206.6 in (5,248 mm) |
Width | 79.8 in (2,027 mm) |
Height | 58.9–59.0 in (1,496–1,499 mm) |
Curb weight | 5,838 lb (2,648 kg) |
Chronology | |
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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 Six Pack 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
[edit]Development and concept car
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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
[edit]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 Six-Pack 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.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Preliminary Specifications" (PDF). Autoevolution. Dodge. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Colella, Cody (January 7, 2023). "The Awesome Power Figures For The Upcoming 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Is Almost Here". HotCars.
- ^ "Dodge's Direct Connection hikes horsepower for EVs, muscle cars". The Detroit News.
- ^ "Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, Hints At What Lies Ahead In 2022!". topspeed.com. 6 January 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Shah, Vivek (August 27, 2022). "Design Exposé: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept". Carexpert. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Debuts With "Fratzonic" EV Exhaust". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Brad (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV Packs 'Banshee' Power And Retro Styling". Carscoops. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Mihalascu, Dan (August 17, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Gets Us Charged Up For Muscle EVs". InsideEVs. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (November 1, 2022). "Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Stryker Red Debuts At SEMA With Nine Power Outputs". Motor1.com. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brad Anderson (29 August 2023). "Dodge's Production Charger EV To Look Just Like The Handsome Concept". carscoops.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Eric Stafford (5 March 2024). "New Dodge Charger: Understanding the Configurations and Features". caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "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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