Dodge Charger, the Stellantis technology challenge begins in the United States

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Dodge is ushering in a new era with the Charger, the first electric muscle car as well as the brand’s first model offered in electric and hot versions (but without the iconic V8s). Additionally, the Dodge Charger is the first model to use the highly flexible Stla Large platform that will also be used in the future Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio as well as the Maserati Levante and Quattroporte as well as the Jeep Wagoneer S. The Dodge Charger Daytona is powered by a Scat Pach battery , presents itself as a fast and powerful muscle car, producing 670 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds.

The next-generation Dodge comes with all-wheel drive as standard, even on gasoline, and offers a variety of powertrain options for targeted performance. Like the heated SIXPACK HO with 550 hp thanks to the 3.0 Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine and the 420 hp SIXPACK SO which is powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane Standard unit. Production of the two-door coupé versions begins in the middle of this year, while the 4-door models will be assembled in the first quarter of 2025. Production of the 2- and 4-door SIXPACK HO gasoline engines is expected at the same time. period. All new Dodges are assembled at the Windsor, Ontario plant.

Dodge Charger Daytona models feature a 400V power train that delivers zero-emission performance and instant torque response.

The battery pack is designed to provide a capacity of 100.5 kW and a maximum discharge rate of 550 kW for a range of approximately 418 to 510 km, optimizing acceleration using battery power during higher accelerations, such as in the quarter mile. The cell’s aluminum-nickel-cobalt package provides the same power and high-octane fuel efficiency, but with electric components. The Volte 400 propulsion system combines six levels of performance into one power train.

The 2024 Daytona Charger R/T is available as standard with the Direct Connection Stage 1 upgrade kit that increases power by 40 hp, up to 496 hp. The Daytona Scat Pack model, however, includes a Stage 2 kit that increases power by 80 horsepower to 670 horsepower.