Dodge is reportedly planning to reintroduce a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 in the next-generation Charger, with documents suggesting the model returns next year. Multiple outlets report that the gas-fed V8 would replace or supplement the current battery-powered direction, which has struggled to gain traction with buyers.
According to reports referencing internal Stellantis documentation, the 2028 Charger’s planned powertrains include a new SRT variant featuring the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8. The documents also indicate that the engine would send power exclusively to the rear wheels, paired with a ZF 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission. Outlets frame the move as part of Dodge’s broader strategy shift as it navigates demand for electrified versus traditional performance powertrains.
