Thanks To Stellantis’s $10 Billion Investment, Dodge Plans To Bring Back V8 Muscle Cars

SAUDI ARABIA: Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturer, has planned to increase its investment in the US automobile manufacturing budget to $10 billion. This is done with an aim to reopen facilities, create jobs, and strengthen American brands. A portion of this fund is going to be invested in performance-focused cars, which potentially greenlight Dodge to reintroduce V8 muscle cars. The fund will support the research and production required to bring these models to life.

But why Dodge? This is because Dodge is one of the brands of Stellantis, and the $10 billion investment would largely benefit it. Similarly, other brands under the Stellantis portfolio, like Jeep and Chrysler, among others, will also benefit from this investment. As the investment will also be used for R&D, it is safe to assume that new performance models from Dodge are also a possibility in the future.

Stellantis’s Electrification Strategy & Dodge V8 Muscle Cars?

At face value, these two concepts may seem incompatible. However, it can be assumed that a brand like Dodge will take a two-pronged approach moving forward. The first part will focus on the electrification of some models and ensuring they’re replicable and mass producible over a solid EV platform. The R&D, on the other hand, will focus on developing high-end flagship ICE cars with the focus of preserving the iconic legacy of Dodge. This way, the brand has the ability to futureproof its lineup while still appealing to loyalists and enthusiasts with its choice of performance ICE vehicles that are known and loved by Dodge fans.

The Future of Dodge V8 Muscle Car

While there’s no official say from Dodge yet, confirming the development or production of the V8 muscle car, there’s enough industry chatter to consider it as a probable possibility. Executives from Dodge have confirmed that their new Charger platform supports a V8 engine, and the news of Stellantis' investment also seems to indicate that Dodge may be planning a HEMI-powered model.

FAQs

Q1) How are Dodge and Stellantis related?

A) Dodge is listed as one of the iconic heritage brands under Stellantis, which simply put means Stellantis owns Dodge now.

Q2) When will the V8 Muscle Car from Dodge be announced?

A) Dodge has not yet confirmed the V8 muscle car, so an official announcement regarding the same hasn’t been made yet.

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