The roar of the V8 may not be gone for good after all. Dodge, the American performance brand synonymous with horsepower and burnout smoke, appears poised to return to its roots. According to a new Bloomberg report, parent company Stellantis is preparing to announce a major U.S. investment that could fund the development of a new V8 powered Dodge muscle car.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is expected to unveil plans to double the company’s U.S. manufacturing investment from $5 billion to $10 billion in the coming years. The fresh funding will reportedly bolster the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands, reopening shuttered facilities in Illinois and Michigan, creating new jobs, and—potentially—reviving the internal-combustion muscle car Dodge fans have been waiting for.
Although Stellantis has not confirmed specifics, Bloomberg’s report cites sources indicating the investment “could result in a new Dodge V-8 muscle car.” The timing and direction align with Dodge’s recent strategic pivot away from full electrification. The brand had previously pinned its future on electric performance with the Charger Daytona Banshee EV, a 900-horsepower concept that aimed to replace the gas-powered Charger and Challenger. That project has since been shelved.
In its place, Dodge is preparing to launch the new Charger Sixpack—a model expected to use a twin-turbo inline-six engine—as part of a revised lineup that blends modern engineering with traditional muscle appeal. Yet comments from Dodge CEO Matt McAlear earlier this year kept enthusiasts hopeful. When asked whether the new Charger’s chassis could accommodate a V-8, McAlear replied, “Don’t be surprised if it would fit.”
If the rumors hold true, Dodge’s next act may be less about quiet efficiency and more about rekindling the unmistakable rumble that defined American performance for decades.
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