Dodge Charger (VIII), an electric sports charger!…

Converting a muscle car from fuel to electric is a risky bet. Dodge is the first brand to experiment with the 8^th Charger generation. On the plan two levels of electric power of 670 hp or 496 hp and a weight of 2,645 kg! However, to reassure its customers and fans, Dodge will later equip the Charger with a six-cylinder twin-turbo engine of 550 hp or 420 hp. Goodbye V8…

The Dodge Charger is an icon in North America. To date, he has appeared in 45 films and TV series, from Speedway in 1967, Bullitt in 1968 (read here) to Fast X in 2023, with 28 video games where he makes his V8 roar with wild kicks. Suffice it to say that its electrification is a cultural revolution for purists.

Launch of STLA’s main platform

With its 14 brands, Stellantis must create economies of scale in this transformation of its industrial tools represented by power supply. Four new platforms, three electric propulsion modules and two new battery chemistries have been offered for electric power.. The Charger shares the same platform as future models Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati. The characteristics of the “STLA Large” platform allow the integration of battery packs with an energy capacity between 85 and 118 kWh for a maximum autonomy of 800 km (500 miles) with a 400V to 800V recharge.

In the present case, Charger Daytona it has a Samsung Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminium (NCA) battery with a capacity of 100.5 kWh (maximum discharge rate of 550 kW) which powers two 400V electric motors, one on each axle. Note that the front engine can be removed to reduce power consumption, while the rear axle has a small slip differential as standard.
In addition, the maximum charging power reaches 183 kW and the charging time from 5 to 80% takes 30 minutes using a direct fast charging station with a power of 350 kW.

The Charging Daytona Electric available in two power levels: 670 hp and 850 Nm (2 x 335 hp/250 kW and 425 Nm) for the “Scat Pack” version, 496 hp and 548 Nm (2 x 248 hp/182 kW and 274 Nm) for “R/T” version.
But his demonstrated powers are found and“Direct Connection” feature set addition. : Stage 2 giving an 80 hp increase to the Scat Pack and Stage 1 adding 40 hp to the R/T. Base, without the performance package, the Charger Daytona’s respective power is 590 hp for the Scat Pack and 456 hp for the R/T.
Finally, as inAbarth 500e (lire ici), the “Fratzonic” exhaust system mimics a hot engine sound that can be as loud as that of a Hellcat V8. Stealth mode is also there to reduce it.

At any rate, The declared mass of the Daytona Charger is that of an onion at 2,645 kg ! Physics remaining physics, it will be better to accelerate in a straight line than in an angle. Without having to try, we bet that An electric Charger Daytona will never have the agility of an Alpine 110…

Shows announced for these electronic versions of Charger Daytona Scat Pack and R/T respectively are as follows: 0 to 97 km/h in 3.3 and 4.7 seconds, quarter mile 11.5 seconds and 13.1 seconds, VMax 220 km/h and 216 km/h, range 418 kilometers (260 miles) and 510 km. (317 miles).

…Fortunately, also in the heat!

Unlike California, North America is not a fan of electric cars. Dodge so it will prepare Charger diesel engine, 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane in-line 6-cylinder from Jeep. There Charger Six Pack it will be offered in two power levels: 550 hp for the HO version and 420 hp for the SO version. Dodge does not present the weight of the petrol Charger which should be around 1,800 kg, or around 900 kg less than the electric version.

The Dodge Charger offers several driving modes: Auto, Eco, Sport, Rain/Snow, as well as Drift, Donut and Line Lock functions to implement Burnout. The “Drive Experience Recorder” function allows you to record performance on a track. Standard equipment includes six-piston front brakes and four-piston rear Brembo brakes, adaptive suspension, 305/35ZR20 XL front and 325/35ZR20 rear tires as wide as they are tall!

Fratzog logo and body 2 doors then 4

The Dodge Charger first it will be sold in 2 doors, then later in 4 doors. In terms of design, the novelty is the new “Fratzog” logo. Dodge. The Charger Daytona 2024 inspired by its past by incorporating many elements from the 1968 model, to make the line even better than the previous generation. If the grille is rectangular, it is fitted with an R-Wing spoiler integrated into the hood to – according to Dodge – provide aerodynamic strength. The fenders are widened and at the rear, the lights are spread out in both directions while round the indicators. The Daytona logo is affixed to the bumper.

The interior also refers to the history of Charger : The steering wheel with a flat surface at the top and bottom and the gear lever are gun-shaped. The roof can be glazed as an option and the light strip (64 colors available) surrounds the driver up to 270 degrees. The dashboard includes 10.25-inch or 16-inch digital instruments depending on the version and a central 12.3-inch touchscreen for integrated infotainment (Uconnect interface 5 compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). A head-up display completes the equipment along with an Alpine sound system with a power of 914 watts.

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