The 392-cubic-inch pushrod engine, which is what this model's name is derived from, offers up 475 horsepower, 470 pound-feet of torque, and a rumbling V-8 accompaniment. It's billed as an industry-first system that pushes "performance sound through an amplifier and tuning chamber located at the rear of the vehicle." What is the actual nature of the sound? Again, that's something Dodge has yet to explain but we've asked point-blank for a better answer.By giving it the SRT 392 treatment, Dodge builds on the Durango's main appeal-the allure of American muscle-by stuffing a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 under hood. That's also the reasoning behind the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, and yes, that's the actual name Dodge is using. How much power? How many speeds? Dodge isn't talking, but the company promises an "electro-mechanical shifting experience" that's true to the brand. There's also a transmission in play called eRupt offering multiple speeds with distinct shift points and a button to push for a brief shot of extra power. Dodge doesn't provide any details on this electric powertrain, save to say that it's an 800V system and it powers all four wheels. They are Banshees, because that's what powers the Charger Daytona SRT Concept. You may have also noticed the illuminated Hellcat badges on the fenders, but those aren't Hellcats. Now, it represents a fusion of the automaker's performance past with an electric future. A hatchback opens to reveal a cavernous space that, with the rear seats folded, gives this muscle car "unexpected utility and storage capacity." You'll also see a curious triangle-shaped badge in the retro-styled taillight assembly – that's the Fratzog badge, originally used on Dodge vehicles through the '60s and '70s without specific meaning. You won't find a fastback rear clip with a trunk, however. More classic Charger influence is seen in the doors, though flush door handles are a thoroughly modern touch.
Yes, the big wing on this Charger Daytona is actually at the front, enhancing downforce and aerodynamic performance. It's deeply scalloped, allowing air through the grille while also passing over top what Dodge calls an R-Wing. But there's a major twist in play, because the hood actually isn't flat at all. So let's zoom in on the concept's wide face and flat hood, which clearly draws inspiration from the old Charger. We'll start with the design, because there's plenty of retro influence to appreciate and Dodge doesn't offer information regarding range, speed, or performance, other than to say this electric concept is faster than a Hellcat.
Ironically, Dodge is pulling hard on its illustrious muscle car past for help, because this Charger Daytona concept car is an ode to the classic two-door model from 1968 through 1970. Fratzonic? Banshee? Clearly, Dodge is working hard to establish its electric future as something very different from the competition.Īnd the future is what we're looking at here.
It's called a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, though it's not entirely clear if it's driven by the. We mean that literally, because the Dodge Charger Daytona Concept EV you see here actually has an exhaust system. Dodge isn't stepping quietly into the world of electric vehicles.
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