Is Dodge killing SRT?

It took some time to process ourselves, but the news is in fact true: Stellantis

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is breaking up the Street Racing & Technology (or SRT for short) engineering team. The folks responsible for the fantastically ludicrous Hellcat models and Dodge and Jeep's SRT variants are shifting into different positions.

Is Dodge shutting down SRT?

Dodge is ending production of the Hellcat in 2023, according to a report from Motor Authority. A Stellantis spokesperson contacted by Car and Driver declined to comment. The Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 makes anywhere from 702 to 840 horsepower in cars such as the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats.

Is Dodge killing the Hellcat?

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

Are they discontinuing the SRT?

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Be Discontinued And Fans Are Broken-Hearted. The moment you say, Hellcat, you know the car is going to have one of the most powerful engines Dodge can produce and supercharge.

Is Dodge killing the challenger?

Dodge is phasing out its gas-powered Charger and Challenger muscle cars by 2024 in favor of electric muscle cars, Motor Trend has reported. The company plans to introduce its first concept EV by 2022, followed by a plug-in hybrid and a third type of unknown vehicle.

Why Is Dodge Killing Off The Muscle Car?

Is Dodge dropping the Hemi?

The Hemi V8 engine is slowly getting phased out of plans for Dodge, but it won't be gone overnight. If you want that last grand experience with the powerful V8, you can still get it in the next couple of years, but it will be gone in one of the upcoming generation models.

Why is Dodge stopping Hellcat?

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.

Why did SRT shut down?

As we reported then, SRT was not completely shutting down but rather being reorganized. Still, some SRT death rumors persisted so Autoweek reached out to Dodge brand chief Tim Kuniskis to set the record straight once and for all.

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.

Are Hellcats coming to an end?

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.

Is Dodge canceling the V8?

Dodge Is Cancelling The Hemi V8.

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.

What engine is replacing the Hellcat?

Official Dodge Replacing Hellcat With 800-HP Hydrogen-Powered 'Hydra'

Is Chrysler killing the Hemi?

Dodge, Jeep, Ram and parent company Stellantis have begun the painful process of shedding the brash, loud powertrains that have made the marque famous. It's been announced that the brand's sublime 6.2-litre Hemi V8 is set for the knackers yard in 2023, with Stellantis to axe it across its respective model lines.

Are Scat packs being discontinued?

The Dodge Scat Pack Challenger and Charger were first offered in 2015 and will end after the 2024 model year.

Will there be a 2023 Hellcat?

Production of the Hellcat Engine Will End in 2023

Earlier this summer, we learned that Dodge plans to launch an all-electric performance car in 2024. The name eMuscle has even been reserved in preparation for the electric shift that the performance brand within the Stellantis Group is about to make.

Is the government banning V8 engines?

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. But when you hear it from the CEO of an automaker that still relies heavily on those big guns, you sit up and pay heed.

How long will a srt8 engine last?

The 5.7 is basically a truck engine - typically good for 250,000 miles before an overhaul.

Is Mopar going out of business?

No. Currently, the brand is getting an overhaul from its current parent company, FCA. The brand has been limited to just a minivan lineup and the iconic Chrysler 300 Series sedan, which will go away in the near future.

Is Chrysler dead?

The Stellantis picture is becoming clearer as the days wear on and its CEO Carlos Tavares speaks up. For a few years, the former Groupe PSA had made their plans known that the Peugeot nameplate would be heading back to the US.

Is the Challenger being discontinued in 2023?

The first Dodge Charger was produced in 1966 and the first Dodge Challenger was produced in 1970. These iconic American muscle cars are a part of history. They've made their way into the hearts of Americans, giving next-level performance to the everyday driver.

What is Dodge doing in 2023?

That's right, Dodge is making an electric car

According to KBB, “Dodge is moving its muscle car line into the world of electric vehicles, and what's being referred to as an “eMuscle” concept car will be shown sometime in 2023.” The four-door Dodge Charger will also be pushed aside during this electric revolution.

Is Dodge coming out with a new Barracuda?

The Plymouth Barracuda may return this year, but It will be under the Dodge Brand. With the exception of an electric Dodge Muscle car that will arrive in 2024, Stellantis has been awfully quiet regarding any performance models.

Are v8s being discontinued?

For now, dealers not only will stop selling most V8 models, but they will have to advise customers who have already placed orders that their vehicles won't be delivered, at least not anytime soon.

What engine will replace 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.