Are v8s being discontinued?

The decision to limit V8 availability in the U.S. was first reported by a Reddit user citing a notice sent to U.S. dealers last week. According to the dealer letter cited by the Reddit user, the V8 drought will continue through the 2022 model year.

Are they getting rid of V8s?

It's no shock to be told, in 2021, that in the near-future gasoline engines will start to disappear from the landscape. Nor is it much of a surprise to hear that V8s will be the first to go.

Is Dodge discontinuing the V8?

Dodge will show off its new electric concept vehicle early in 2022, and discontinue its roaring Hellcat V8 engines, after 2023, the brand's chief executive recently confirmed to an automotive news outlet.

Is the 5.7 Hemi being discontinued?

We discussed in a previous blog the news that FCA was ending Hellcat production in 2023 and going to replace the product line with a new series of all muscle car EVs. Now the latest news is shortly after that happens, FCA will cease gas burning Hemi V8 production totally in production cars and trucks.

Are V8s coming back?

The vehicles were removed from the order books in late 2021, reportedly over supply chain issues. Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry.

Chrysler Just Shut Down Production of the HEMI Engine Forever (No More V8 Engines)

Why did f1 get rid of V8?

When the V10 engine was implemented by Formula One in 1995, it was due to the smaller size and lighter weight of this engine. Similarly, the 2.4L V8 engine implemented in the following 2016-2013 era was even lighter and smaller than its V10 predecessor.

Why did Mercedes stop making V8s?

So we were devastated when supply chain issues with the global chip shortage forced Mercedes to cut back production of that engine and unceremoniously jettison some of our favorite vehicles — like the AMG E 63 S wagon — from the lineup for 2022. But we may be getting some of those V8 vehicles back.

What is replacing the 5.7 Hemi?

In this latest update, Allpar claims the 5.7L Hemi will be replaced by a high-tech turbocharged I-6 engine, featuring many of the same features as the GME I-4. Exact displacement is unknown, but will likely be between 3.0 and 3.6 liters, with output of more than 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

What engine is Dodge getting rid of?

Replacing the Hemi V8 will be the GME T6 or the Global Medium Engine Turbocharged 6, a name which just rolls off the tongue. It will be used for all Stellantis Global medium platform models, which include the Dodge Challenger and Charger.

Why is Hellcat being discontinued?

Dodge is ending production of its iconic, V-8-powered Hellcat Challenger and Charger muscle cars models by 2023 as the brand transitions to a mix of electrified EV, hybrid, and plug-in drivetrains in the face of government regulations forcing battery-powered vehicles.

Is Ford killing the V8?

The world is on a trend shift from large displacement brawny engines to smaller efficient turbo-petrol motors with lesser cylinders and electric driven future.

Are V8 engines going to be banned?

The V8 engine is likely on its way out of existence, as many countries move to implement regulations that could make new gas-powered vehicles illegal as early as 2030. In the meantime, fuel economy regulations are getting continuously stricter, which also takes a toll on the notoriously not-so-efficient V8.

Why is Dodge crushing Hellcats?

Dodge has announced that it will reveal a high-performance electric muscle car to stir the passions of those who believe EVs are bland and uninspired. This coming of “electric muscle” is probably why Dodge is killing the Hellcat.

Is a HEMI a hellcat?

Enough power to drive anyone mad, the supercharged 6.2L HEMI^® V8 engine comes standard on the Dodge Challenger SRT^® Hellcat models. With 717 horsepower and 656 pound-feet of torque, the competition doesn't stand a chance.

Is Dodge getting rid of the Challenger?

Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis recently confirmed to Motor Authority that the Charger and Challenger — and their Hellcat engines — will cease production by 2024.

Will Mercedes bring back V8?

Mercedes-Benz resurrects V8 engines for SUV models in 2022 Back to video. But an alleged new note to North American dealers seems to indicate order has been reversed and the big, gas-drinking engines will be available in certain models for 2022.

Will Mercedes make V8 in 2023?

Some V8 SUVs were brought back as of last month, and now, as further confirmation that the famous AMG V8 isn't done just yet, Mercedes has revealed the 2023 AMG GT 63 and GT 63 S four-door models with a few subtle but welcome updates.

Who had the first V8 engine?

The first known V8 engine was the Antoinette engine, designed by Léon Levavasseur, which was first built in 1904.

Why V8 is better than V6?

Advantages of a V-8 over a V-6

Some of these advantages include: More cargo capacity so you can haul more things and heavier stuff with a V-8 compared to a V-6. V-8 cylinders tend to have more of a perpendicular angle within the engine. V-8 engines have more power, which results in a higher power ceiling than a V-6.

Why is there no V12 in F1?

V12s were last a feature of F1 cars in the 1990s. Speaking after the race in a Ferrari press session which centred mainly around his reluctance to follow a team order early in the race, and the team's reaction to that, Vettel said his comment came from the bitterness of retiring from such a strong race position.

Does F1 use V6?

Formula One currently uses 1.6 litre four-stroke turbocharged 90 degree V6 double-overhead camshaft (DOHC) reciprocating engines. They were introduced in 2014 and have been developed over the subsequent seasons.

Is SRT going away?

Bear in mind SRT never produced vehicles on its own, it simply modified models such as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Charger SRT Hellcat, Ram 1500 TRX, and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 among others. As it turns out, SRT isn't really shutting down, Stellantis is simply reorganizing the team.

What is replacing the Hellcat?

That's why the Detroit-based automaker has found a way around the forthcoming ban on gasoline-burning vehicles, as it has today announced plans for an 800-horsepower hydrogen-combustion muscle car that will replace the Hellcat in the automaker's lineup, to be called the SRT Hydra.

Is the Hellcat dead?

All good things must end, as they say. According to an interview from Motor Authority published Monday, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed the Challenger and Charger Hellcat models will not survive past 2023. There will be two years left for buyers to scoop up the ultra-powerful muscle cars, and after that, they're dead.