Yahoo Autos Dodge will reportedly rush production of the Sixpack Charger Daytona due to demand
It seems like being vocal about your desires has benefits sometimes, at least with Dodge. Following customer demand for a gasoline version of the upcoming Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Mopar Insiders claims that the company will expedite the release of the Charger Sixpack by about five months.
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The Charger Sixpack is no V8, but at least it's gas-powered
The Sixpack was originally expected to release in late 2025 with its two-door EV variant arriving in late 2024. Under the hood should be the twin turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six Hurricane found in other Dodge cars like the Jeep Wagoneer and Ram 1500. It is expected to make either 420 hp or 550 hp although concrete details, including its price, have yet to be announced.
Dodge discontinued their V8 powerplants along with the last-generation Charger and Challenger. If they've gone back on their word with the Sixpack's release date though, we wouldn't be surprised to see the V8's revival as well.
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Dodge's powerful foray into electric muscle cars may not be as welcomed
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV will be Dodge's first electric vehicle, and apparently not a popular one. The $59,595 R/T and $73,190 Scat Pack trims will be powered by a 100.5 kWh battery and dual motors putting out a peak 496 hp and 670 hp respectively.
An even more powerful version, called the SRT Banshee, gains an extra motor and an output of over 807 hp. No price has been revealed for that one yet either.
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A complex acoustic system will bring "exhaust" notes to the Charger Daytona EV
One of Dodge's headline features for their upcoming Charger Daytona EV is the "Fratzonic Chambered exhaust system." In short, a series of chambers under the car combine with speakers and tweeters to create an engine sound that should be more convincing than if it solely relied on speakers.
A number of “force generators” will also be incorporated into the chassis to create vibrations that are meant to mimic the ones created by the roar of combustion engine.
All of this technology combined is meant to create 126 dB, making it as loud as a Hellcat. We'll just have to see how convincing it really is.
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Final thoughts
The sales figures will be the real deciding factor in whether an electric muscle car like the Dodge Charger Daytona EV was a good idea. We have to give props to Dodge for at least making a solid attempt at winning over traditional muscle car enthusiasts with the car's looks and that Fratzonic Chambered exhaust system. It's a neat idea and it could be convincing enough for some folks.
If an EV muscle car makes you wrinkle your nose and turn away, you can now rest assured in knowing the Sixpack will be out sooner than expected. Sure, it's no V8, but it's better than having no other option.
