The production plan apparently encompasses a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine.
The
Dodge
,
Ram
, and
Jeep
The lineups lack one key element—the Hemi V-8 engines. Indeed, the 5.7- and 6.2-liter V-8s still propel the present generation.
Durango
, and the Jeep Wrangler 392 comes equipped with the 6.4-liter V8, whereas this engine is absent from other key models such as the latest one.
Charger
and
1500
However, a recent report indicates that Stellantis is preparing to manufacture additional Hemi V-8 engines.
Mopar Insiders
According to anonymous sources, Stellantis plans to commence production of 5.7-liter, 6.4-liter, and supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engines shortly at its Dundee Engine Plant located in Michigan, south-west of Detroit. An earlier report from December, following Carlos Tavares’ resignation during that same month, suggested that numerous individuals inside Stellantis held this view.
did not wish to terminate the legendary engine
.
Apparently, it was Tavares who pushed for phasing out the Hemi, but with him leaving, the engine seems poised to make a strong comeback. The report indicates that Stellantis plans to develop these engines based on the Gen III platform introduced in 2003. Additionally, there are speculations circulating about the company introducing an even bigger displacement version into their range.
Fears of
increasing emissions targets
have decreased since US President Trump instructed his administration to withdraw subsidies for electric vehicles.
rewrite fuel economy standards
, even as we loosen regulations for other parts of the automotive sector. Despite the industry’s voluntary shift towards electric vehicles and increased focus on hybrids, the idea of having a traditional gasoline-driven Dodge coupe equipped with a V-8 engine remains appealing.
When
Motor1
spoke with the RAM CEO Tim Kuniskis earlier this year; he informed me that he
didn’t rule out bringing back the Hemi for the truck lineup
However, he mentioned that it probably won’t come back immediately since the Hemis aren’t compatible with the new 1500’s electrical system. He further noted that this just indicates you can’t achieve it instantly.
However, if
Mopar Insiders
The report indicates that Dundee might have the 5.7-liter engine ready by August, maintaining production amid the industry’s precarious outlook.
Motor1
has contacted Stellantis for their input. We will provide an update to this story once we receive a response.
Here’s More Hemi News:
- Jeep Fails to Keep Its Word and Revives the Hemi Wrangler
- This Is the Final Ram 1500 Featuring a Hemi V-8
