After greater than a yr, we lastly get to see the manufacturing 2024 Dodge Charger, and it appears to be like just about just like the idea. It is obtained greater door mirrors and door handles, plus extra completed, useful lighting, however yeah, the idea made it to manufacturing just about unchanged, from the aerodynamic tackle the ’60s Chargers’ nostril to the rear liftback. Even the inside retains the identical dual-screen array, pistol-grip shifter and wraparound ambient lighting. Essentially the most notable change to the inside being that the miniature forest of plastic strands has been compressed into single molded panels. However with the way in which the sunshine displays off the feel, you get the same, and nonetheless enticing impact.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis informed the press that this was a part of the plan, to roughly present the manufacturing automobile and the EV plans early to let the followers sit with it and get used to the concept. Then, hopefully, when the automobile was prepared, so would the purchasers. Perhaps there’s one thing to that, however we expect simply having a cool-looking automobile speaks for itself, irrespective of the time between reveal and launch.
One thing Dodge did not share on the idea’s reveal in 2022 was the four-door variant. And design-wise, it is merely an extended model of the coupe with an additional pair of doorways. Plus, it is nonetheless obtained the rear hatch. The additional size (which Dodge hasn’t specified, but) will make the four-door Charger probably the most spacious and sensible for each individuals and cargo, with most cargo area reaching 38.5 cubic ft (although that is just one.1 cubic ft greater than the coupe).
Additionally value mentioning is that there is a distinct distinction within the upcoming gas-powered Charger Sixpack’s styling. Whereas the EVs have the “R-Wing” nostril that passes air by way of the oblong grille by way of a vent within the hood, the Sixpack has a standard hood and grille. We’re curious what the distinction in aerodynamic drag might be between the 2.
We might as nicely cowl the powertrains, now, too, since we have introduced up the Sixpack. For the primary yr, the Charger will solely be accessible as an EV, and these will all be known as Charger Daytona. Two Daytona trims might be on provide first, the R/T and the Scat Pack, every with principally the identical battery and motor models. They every get a pair of an identical electrical motors with single-speed gearboxes, every with a most output of 335 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Relying on the trim, the mixed output is totally different, although. The R/T could have a most output of 456 horsepower and 404 pound-feet of torque, whereas the Scat Pack maxes out at 590 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
Be aware, these numbers might be with the 15-second Energy Shot enabled, which provides 40 horsepower to the standard quantity. There is a 30-second cooldown time between Energy Shot makes use of, however there is not any restrict to the variety of makes use of in any other case.
For the primary yr of manufacturing, Dodge might be together with Direct Connection Stage Equipment upgrades, free of charge. So the first-year R/T could have the 40-horsepower Stage 1 improve, bringing it as much as 496 horsepower, and the Scat Pack could have the 80-horsepower Stage 2 improve, bringing it as much as 670 horsepower. And probably crucial a part of the equation are the acceleration instances. Dodge claims a 0-60 time for the R/T of 4.7 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 13.1 seconds. The Scat Pack will get to 60 in 3.3 seconds on the way in which to an 11.5-second quarter-mile time. High velocity is comparatively low, although, at 137 mph for the R/T and 134 for the Scat Pack.
The aforementioned Direct Connection upgrades will then be accessible at further price in subsequent mannequin years. Dodge representatives did not go into element about what is definitely totally different moreover calibrations, nor whether or not they would allow you to improve an R/T all the way in which as much as Scat Pack efficiency. So we’ll be curious to see the complete choices and specs of these upgrades within the close to future, in addition to what the aftermarket may work out.
Related to these motors is a 100.5-kWh gross battery pack with 93.9 kWh usable. The R/T is predicted to go 317 miles on a cost, whereas the Scat Pack will go 260. It is a 400-volt battery pack, however can nonetheless hit a peak of 183 kW from a DC quick charger. Dodge estimates that an 80% cost will be achieved in about half-hour on a 350-kW-capable DC quick charger. As for AC charging, it has a peak of 11 kW, and a Stage 2 AC charger ought to have the ability to get a Charger Daytona to 80% cost between 5 and seven hours.
You could have observed that the two-speed gearbox and 800-volt battery teased with the idea weren’t listed for these automobiles. These options are being saved for the SRT Banshee mannequin that may come subsequent yr with much more efficiency than the Scat Pack.
Coming again to the Sixpack, it should get the twin-turbo 3.0-liter “Hurricane” straight-six that additionally seems within the Jeep Wagoneer line and the newly up to date Ram 1500s. The identify is a throwback to V8-powered Dodge muscle automobiles with six-barrel carburetion. Two states of tune might be accessible, with the usual model making 420 horsepower, and the high-output one making 550 horsepower. Each engines might be paired with an eight-speed automated and commonplace all-wheel drive. However don’t fret, you may nonetheless have the ability to drift and do burnouts. There would be the capability to ship all that energy to the rear wheels solely. The small print of how this works weren’t defined, however we’re certain extra might be revealed subsequent yr earlier than it hits sellers. The identical applies to chassis particulars on the Sixpack.
The R/T and Scat Pack Daytonas have some extra specifics on their chassis. Every will characteristic an entire lot of tire and an entire lot of brakes. The R/T could have 275-mm extensive tires in any respect 4 corners, whereas the Scat Pack could have 305-mm entrance tires and 325-mm rear tires. Meaning the Daytona Scat Pack could have wider rear tires than the Challenger Demon 170. Usually, the Daytona R/T could have 13.9-inch entrance brake rotors and 13.8 rears, and the Scat Pack could have 15-inch fronts and 14.2-inch rears. However for the primary yr, all of them get the Scat Pack Monitor Pack’s upgraded brakes, which characteristic six-piston entrance calipers and four-piston rear calipers together with 16.2 inch rotors in any respect 4 corners. They would be the greatest brakes ever supplied on the Charger.
As for the suspension, Charger Daytonas will use multi-link impartial entrance and integral hyperlink impartial rear setups with commonplace passive, monotube shocks. However the Scat Pack Monitor Pack will get dual-valve adaptive shocks with stiffer springs.
It has all that rubber and braking energy to deal with the Charger’s stunning dimension. In its longest R/T type, the Charger Daytona measures 206.6 inches lengthy, greater than 5 inches longer than the present four-door Charger Hellcat Redeye. The wheelbase is 121 inches, an inch greater than a present four-door Charger. And at 79.8 inches extensive, the Daytona coupe is 1.5 inches wider than the widebody Chargers of at this time. And with that 100-kWh battery pack, the Charger Daytona coupe weighs in at 5,838 kilos, greater than 1,200 kilos greater than the Hellcat-powered Chargers.
There are a couple of particular options for the Charger Daytona, too. There are a number of “Race Options” with particular efficiency capabilities, together with a Line Lock for burnouts; a Donut mode for, nicely, donuts; a Drift mode for powersliding; Launch Management for quick begins; and Race Prep, which is able to pre-condition the battery pack for particular wants. The final of these options has totally different battery temperature pre-conditioning relying on whether or not you are drag racing (hotter for a shorter time) or lapping on a monitor (cooler than drag racing for efficiency over an extended time period). Then there’s the “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust,” which performs totally different sounds on the surface. And accessible with the Monitor Pack, there is a drive recorder that may file video of the drive, audio of the inside and all the information on driver inputs, GPS monitoring and different automobile info.
As for when the Charger might be accessible, it is dependent upon the model. The Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack might be first, with manufacturing beginning in the midst of this yr. The four-door Charger Daytonas and the Charger Sixpack in two- and four-door variations might be subsequent, with manufacturing beginning within the first quarter of subsequent yr. And someday after these will come the Daytona SRT Banshee. They’re going to all be constructed on the Windsor, Ontario, plant. Pricing hasn’t been introduced but, however ought to come nearer to the beginning of manufacturing. We’re anticipating the Sixpack automobiles will seemingly have the bottom base costs once they launch, just like the cut up between the Hornet GT and the plug-in hybrid Hornet R/T.
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