The New Dodge Charger SRT Has a Wing Straight Out of the Superbird Era and It Looks Ready to Fly
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Key Points:
- Dodge is planning a refresh for the new Charger lineup shortly after its initial launch, indicating a swift response to market reception.
- At a recent Detroit event, Dodge showcased two Charger variants, including an SRT model with distinctive design features like amber LED daytime running lights, a massive front splitter, and a large rear wing reminiscent of the Richard Petty Superbird.
- The refreshed Chargers maintain the current design language but introduce more aggressive styling elements such as smoked headlights and vertical front fender vents.
- Details about the SRT’s powertrain remain unclear, but Dodge intends to continue using gasoline engines, with speculation about the return of the Hemi V8 and a focus on enhancing the Hurricane inline-six engine.
- Dodge executives emphasize pushing performance limits while responding to consumer demand, with hints that the V8 engine’s return is likely given its popularity in related Stellantis vehicles.