text: Original by Dongchedi Xu Bo
[Original by Dongchedi Product] Recently, foreign media reported that, as confirmed by insiders of Dodge (Dodge ), two classic American muscle cars - the new generation of Charger and Challenger ( Challenger ) will be pure electric models, and the HEMI power system currently equipped will be replaced.
Doge Challenger SRT
Previously, foreign media predicted that the first pure electric model of the Dodge brand will be the Ram 1500 pickup truck, and will compete with Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV for the pure electric pickup truck market. The two classic American muscle cars Charger and Challenger will still use the HEMI V8 engine. Their electrification process may be longer, and there will be even sales of fuel versions and electric versions in parallel.
Dogge Charger SRT
But then a Dodge management representative told the media that the above news was not true, and responded: "The report is incorrect. The HEMI power system equipped in these two models has been replaced. The next generation will be the BEV (pure electric) model."
6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine
Charger and Challenger can be said to be deeply loved by American muscle car fans. The SRT versions with the strongest power of both models are equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, of which the Charger SRT maximum power is 808 horsepower; Challenger The maximum power of the SRT is 728 horsepower. However, the official has not disclosed any information on whether the new generation pure electric version of the car that will be launched can maintain such powerful power and the power form of the rear-wheel drive. For more information about the new car, , will continue to pay attention to it.
