Dodge’s New Copperhead SRT Might Not Have a V8, and It's Not Based on the Charger
The Drive • • technology
Key Points:
- Dodge revealed the Copperhead SRT during Stellantis’ turnaround plan presentation, but it is not based on the Dodge Charger platform as initially assumed.
- The Copperhead SRT uses a different platform from Stellantis' global portfolio because the Charger’s STLA Large platform has a raised floor to accommodate batteries, which limits its proportions and stance.
- The vehicle will feature a combustion engine, but Dodge has not confirmed if it will be a traditional V8, hinting at the possibility of a new engine technology by 2030.
- Stellantis plans to showcase some new technology related to this vehicle by summer, just before the Roadkill Nights event in August.
- Dodge is also focusing on upgrading its Hurricane I6 engine, with SRT working on enhancements for the Sixpack setup, while dismissing hybrid V8 options for the Copperhead.