I clearly don't have the context to understand the significance of this.2023 will be the last year.
To be replaced with a 4.0L inline twin turbo six
I'll bet they will still find a way to market it as something like RAM 500 HEMI where 500 is Horsepower and the long lie will live
I clearly don't have the context to understand the significance of this.
V8s aren't really necessary anymore. My Honda 3.0L V6 has 244 HP, that's more than many of the V8s from the good old days and my car was built in 2006. They're even more advanced now. I was a big believer in "there is no substitute for cubic inches" but it isn't true anymore. VTEC, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, there's no need for those huge engines and gas guzzling anymore.They aren't building cars with V8s anymore because of ridiculous govt mandates
Technology, not the government, is killing V8s. When you can get the power with less weight, that is actually a good thing.They aren't building cars with V8s anymore because of ridiculous govt mandates
Technology, not the government, is killing V8s. When you can get the power with less weight, that is actually a good thing.
V8s aren't really necessary anymore. My Honda 3.0L V6 has 244 HP, that's more than many of the V8s from the good old days and my car was built in 2006. They're even more advanced now. I was a big believer in "there is no substitute for cubic inches" but it isn't true anymore. VTEC, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, there's no need for those huge engines and gas guzzling anymore.
No one needs a 700 or 800 HP gas guzzler. Dodge is planning an electric muscle car to replace it.They specifically are stopping building them because of the government fines.
Dodge Hellcat V8s to die in 2023 due to government fines
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis has confirmed that the Hellcat V8 will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. An all-electric Dodge Muscle car is set to be revealed in 2022.www.foxnews.com
Actually it is because they are making a new hybrid version and don't want to compete with themselves: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/dodge-killing-off-hellcats-after-2023-to-make-room-for-2024-evThey specifically are stopping building them because of the government fines.
Dodge Hellcat V8s to die in 2023 due to government fines
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis has confirmed that the Hellcat V8 will be discontinued after the 2023 model year. An all-electric Dodge Muscle car is set to be revealed in 2022.www.foxnews.com
Actually it is because they are making a new hybrid version and don't want to compete with themselves: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/dodge-killing-off-hellcats-after-2023-to-make-room-for-2024-ev
No one needs a 700 or 800 HP gas guzzler.
V8s aren't really necessary anymore. My Honda 3.0L V6 has 244 HP, that's more than many of the V8s from the good old days and my car was built in 2006. They're even more advanced now. I was a big believer in "there is no substitute for cubic inches" but it isn't true anymore. VTEC, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, there's no need for those huge engines and gas guzzling anymore.
People buy those cars for the same reason people buy boats or yachts or any other expensive thing they want for fun.No one needs a 700 or 800 HP gas guzzler. Dodge is planning an electric muscle car to replace it.
People want reduced reliance on foreign oil. These are often the same people who want to drive muscle cars and SUVs. The days of this nonsense are coming to an end and none too soon.
Will probably follow Ford who is limiting the 5.0 production to the supercar/truck and using a smaller twin turbo in most other product.2023 will be the last year.
To be replaced with a 4.0L inline twin turbo six
I'll bet they will still find a way to market it as something like RAM 500 HEMI where 500 is Horsepower and the long lie will live
I’m confused, 71 minus 30…….carry the one….let’s see….40, right?Gotta give props though...that engine STARTED OUT in 1951!
Holy crap! Nineteen Fifty One! That's SEVENTY one years ago!
Yeah, pretty amazing, and they reintroduced it in 2004 after a thirty year absence.
Almost no one thought we'd see the HEMI V8 reintroduced but it came back better than ever.
It's been an incredible run for "The Elephant Motor".
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I’m confused, 71 minus 30…….carry the one….let’s see….40, right?
Bottom line and what people will buy was not a factor in any of this……
Yes, which is functionally useless in the era of electrification. I will keep my loud ICE two-seat convertible, roll cage and all, until the end of eternity, because I LOVE it and am attached to it, but if I want fast then there's really no point in wishing for a V8 lifeline when I can already snap off a 3 second 0-60 with passengers in a safe, comfortable EV.Yes but the V8s now are putting out 500-800 HP
Our Chrysler minivan is officially faster than a 1972 Camaro Rally Sport, and a bunch of other V8 powered muscle cars.
It's equipped with a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 and it outweighs a Camaro RS by more than a thousand pounds thanks to being handicap accessible.
Nevertheless that said, nothing is quite as fun as a Chrysler HEMI.
And that's the whole point, it's not about whether it's needed or whether it can hang with modern designs...it's about fun.
People don't buy HEMI cars for basic transportation.
actually no one is wrong in this thread... semantics mostly.Actually it is because they are making a new hybrid version and don't want to compete with themselves: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/dodge-killing-off-hellcats-after-2023-to-make-room-for-2024-ev
Yes, which is functionally useless in the era of electrification. I will keep my loud ICE two-seat convertible, roll cage and all, until the end of eternity, because I LOVE it and am attached to it, but if I want fast then there's really no point in wishing for a V8 lifeline when I can already snap off a 3 second 0-60 with passengers in a safe, comfortable EV.
Instant torque is just too delicious.
Sometimes, as with our current 7000# GVWR tow rated vehicle (2002 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3L V8) it is necessary. Since we lack the necessary funds to get a $100K tow rated EV, we are planing to get a 2017 (or later) used Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon with a 3.6L V6 - currently (over)priced from about $30K. It would get better fuel mileage and still (barely) serve as a tow vehicle for our two larger trailers.
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