The Hellcat engine as we know it will end, but the name may remain.
Brief History:
In 2015, an all-new supercharged variant of the already infamous HEMI engine was introduced to the world by the name of Hellcat. The Hellcat, (which is named after an American fighter aircraft from WWII called the Grumman F6F Hellcat) is a 6.2L V8 fitted with a 145cu super charger putting out 11.6 psi of boost which puts the engine at a mind blowing 707h.p. and can range up to 840h.p. This engine was the most powerful production engine ever put into a muscle car until the Dodge Demon was introduced with a 6.4L variant. Producing some of the most powerful vehicles on the road such as the Charger Hellcat, Challenger Hellcat, Durango Hellcat, RAM TRX and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed to Motor Authority that production will end sometime in 2023. The following year, Dodge will introduce an electric muscle car which they’re calling eMuscle and will present the production version in 2025. In the coming months Dodge is set to present a concept and reveal some specs of the new eMuscle. Some teaser photos were released over the summer that seem to have some retro styling. Kuniskis also said to expect a new plug-in hybrid which could be the rumored Hornet crossover.
For now, all we can do is enjoy the whining whistle of that beautiful super charger smacked on top of the Hellcat line-up. As we’re witnessing the end of loud, fossil fuel burners and entering a world of silent roads.
