How the New Hemi-Less Dodge Charger's Six-Cylinder and Electric Powertrains Stack Up

"What's the horsepower of the Dark Horse?" Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis quipped when asked if he felt pressure from Ford and its Mustang to keep the V-8 alive. The self-professed "American Cowboy" folds his arms, leaned against the stage where theglow back at the media with unshakable confidence as the three of them wait for an answer.

But hold up—what are we talking about here? We have already mentioned three different Dodges: Charger Daytona R/T, Charger Daytona Scat Pack, and Charger Sixpack H.O. Before we clear all that up, here's a couple more: Charger Sixpack S.O. and Charger Daytona SRT Banshee. With two ICE engines, electric motors, AWD and RWD drivetrains among them plus two- and four-door versions, they must be different vehicles, right? Wrong.

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New Dodge Charger Daytona Unveiled with Straight-Six and Electric Power OptionsThe eighth-generation Dodge Charger has been unveiled, dropping its long-running Hemi V8 engine for a choice of straight-six or battery-electric power. The range-topping Scat Pack features dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors with silicon-carbide inverters, producing a combined 630bhp and 627lb ft as standard. The electric saloon's tri-motor set-up produces 1020bhp, giving it impressive performance figures.
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