2025 Dodge Charger Daytona ICE Powered Hellcat Killer Now Roumored

Dodge’s Surprising Turn: ICE May Make a Comeback with the 2025 Charger Daytona

Rumors are swirling that Dodge might be bowing to public pressure and poised to release a groundbreaking internal combustion engine, set to outshine electric vehicles. The anticipated 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is set to make its grand debut on March 5, marking the awaited successor to the Charger and Challenger models.

Initially, Dodge shifted its focus solely to crossovers after bidding farewell to the Charger and Challenger. However, this narrative is about to change, as Automotive News reports that Dodge’s Matt McAlear hinted at the unveiling of the Charger Daytona during the J.D. Power Auto Summit.

Described as the “next generation of muscle” by McAlear, the Charger Daytona aims to raise the bar, closely resembling the 2022 concept model. Teaser images have already offered a glimpse of the familiar muscle car, albeit with notable updates like revised bumpers, larger mirrors, and enhanced lighting units. Other tweaks include new door handles, a sturdier B-pillar, and a more angular license plate recess.

While the initial concept leaned towards electric power, there’s speculation that the production model might come with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six engine, boasting outputs similar to the 2025 Ram 1500. Dodge remains secretive about specifics but confirms the Charger Daytona will ride on the EV-centric STLA Large platform, which Stellantis asserts can accommodate hybrid and internal combustion engines while maintaining performance.

Excitement mounts as Dodge hints at the platform’s potential to surpass the performance of existing Hellcat V8 engines, possibly achieving 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in the 2-second range. More details are expected to surface next month, but EV variants based on the STLA Large platform promise battery packs ranging from 85 to 118 kWh, offering an impressive range of up to 500 miles (805 km). Even so, were more excited to see the new ICE powered Hellcat Killer rather than another EV. Stay tuned for the unveiling on March 5!

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