Reports Point to Hellcat V8 Returning to Dodge Charger for 2028 Refresh

Overview

• Multiple outlets citing Mopar Insiders report Stellantis has approved development of a supercharged 6.2‑litre Hellcat V8 for the Charger, targeting the model’s 2028 mid‑cycle update, with no official confirmation from Dodge.
• The reported plan skips the previous 5.7‑ and 6.4‑litre V8s to position a single supercharged variant as the range’s halo offering.
• Tim Kuniskis has said a V8 return would need to be Hellcat grade, while Matt McAlear indicated the STLA Large platform could accept such an engine with additional engineering.
• Coverage ties the move to slower uptake of the electric Charger and mixed reception to Hurricane six‑cylinder versions, with high‑horsepower halo cars viewed as strong margin generators.
• Speculation points to outputs well above 700 hp, possibly around 777 hp, and suggests a coupe could precede a four‑door, with packaging, cooling, emissions and durability work still required.