2028 Charger Set to Gain Supercharged V-8 Power
Muscle car enthusiasts, prepare your senses. The iconic roar of the Hemi supercharged V-8 is slated to make a thunderous return to neighborhood streets. According to a recent report by MoparInsiders referencing internal Stellantis documents, the 2028 Dodge Charger lineup will once again feature the legendary supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine. After a brief hiatus, Dodge appears ready to bring pure, unfiltered gas-powered American muscle back into the spotlight.
Hellcat Power for Two-Door and Four-Door Trims
According to the leaked document, the legendary Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat powertrain won’t be restricted to a single body style. Buyers will have the freedom to choose between both two-door coupe and four-door sedan configurations. No matter which body style you prefer, the massive supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine will pair exclusively with a heavy-duty ZF 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission.
Perhaps the most thrilling detail revealed in the report is the drivetrain layout. While modern Hurricane-powered Charger models have adopted standard all-wheel drive, these high-output Hellcat Chargers are being engineered strictly with rear-wheel drive. That means classic smoke-bellowing burnouts and traditional muscle car dynamics are officially back on the menu.
A Complete Powertrain Lineup for Every Driver
The addition of the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 rounds out a remarkably versatile lineup for the 2028 model year. The leaked internal documents confirm that Dodge will continue offering its 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six engine across three distinct output levels:
- Standard Output: 420 horsepower
- High Output: 550 horsepower
- High-Output Plus (Super Bee): 600 horsepower
These internal combustion offerings will sit alongside the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona models, giving drivers a full spectrum of power choices ranging from efficient electric torque to twin-turbo inline-sixes and legendary supercharged V-8 roar.
Expected Horsepower Specs and What Comes Next
While the leaked documents confirm the return of the 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, exact performance specifications remain undisclosed. Automotive analysts speculate two distinct possibilities. Dodge could reintroduce the proven Hellcat configuration unchanged, producing an immediate 717 horsepower. Alternatively, Stellantis might fit the flagship Charger with the updated 777-horsepower variant recently introduced in the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX.
