Is the government banning V8?

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.

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.

Is Dodge getting rid of the V8?

Article content. 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.

Why are V8s going away?

The fabled V8 engine that powers American muscle cars and European exotics has been slowly losing its standing with carmakers and motorists. Smaller, more fuel-efficient four- and six-cylinder engines have overtaken the V8 as CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards tighten.

Are V8s being banned?

Monster motor making way for electricity

Dodge's demonic supercharged V8 engine and the Challenger and Charger models that feature it will end production with the 2023 model year, the brand's boss has confirmed.

Is the Government Quietly Banning the V8?

Is the 5.7 Hemi going away?

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.

Is the Hemi V8 going away?

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.

What will replace the 5.7 Hemi?

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.

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.

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.

Will the next Mustang be a V8?

According to a recent report from Ford Authority citing exclusive sources, the new Mustang will launch with the same 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four and 5.0-liter V8 found in the current 2022 model cars.

Will Mustang be discontinued?

The good news is that the stoppage won't last long. The auto industry's problems from 2021 have continued into 2022.

Will next Mustang have V8?

Ford Exec Confirms Next Mustang Coming In 2023 With V8.

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.

How many miles will a HEMI 5.7 last?

5.7 Hemi engines are good for 250-300 000 miles and more if properly cared for and regular maintenance is carried out. Early models suffered from valve seat issues which were rectified after 2008. It's not uncommon to find high mileage 5.7 Hemi trucks running around today.

Why did Dodge get rid of Ram?

Dodge and Ram decided to go separate ways so that each brand could focus more heavily on developing new and innovative models to the industry. Once they split up, Dodge dedicated its resources and efforts toward sedans and muscle cars, bringing such classics as the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to life.

What is happening to V8 engines?

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.

Is Dodge discontinuing the Hellcat engine?

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.

What will replace the Hemi?

Here Comes the Hurricane: This 500HP+ Twin Turbo Inline Six is the Replacement for the Hemi V8. It's long been rumored that Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has been working on a new inline-six engine designed to be a more a fuel-efficient replacement for its Hemi V8s.

What will be the last V8?

The Last of the V8s

Simultaneously, truck manufacturers have developed performance from their V-6 and even four-cylinder engines that outpace the power provided by V8s. Toyota ditched its V8 for the 2022 model year, opting instead for a twin-turbo V-6 in the Tundra.

Is Ford making a 6.8 V8?

Unifor has stated that Ford “has committed to new 6.8L engines to the Windsor Engine Plant as well as the 5.0L engine assembly and current component machining to the Ford Essex Engine Plant, along with any derivatives.”

What will the 2023 Ford Mustang look like?

For 2023, Ford may offer a turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid Mustang. There might even be a V8 hybrid, too, along with an all-wheel-drive model and a fully-electric version — but that model, which would complement the Mustang Mach-E, would be several years down the road.

Is Ford shutting down again 2022?

Ford has reportedly closed customer order books for the 2022 F-150. That means buyers can no longer custom-order America's best-selling vehicle. Ford has such a backlog of orders that factories will keep churning out F-150s until the 2023 model year kicks off.