A new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat may arrive by late 2027, contrary to earlier reports suggesting a 2028 debut. A new Automotive News report alleges that Dodge will begin production of a new Charger Hellcat, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, by the end of 2027, and Dodge is apparently betting big. According to the publication, Dodge has supposedly already told suppliers it plans to build 12,000 Charger Hellcats per year.
This would mark a return to the model’s combustion roots after Dodge discontinued the Hemi-powered Charger in 2023 in favor of an all-electric lineup. The current Charger, launched in late 2024, remains exclusively battery-powered, though a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine variant entered production late last year. Sales of these combustion models rose 330% year-over-year through September, totaling 8,029 units—still well below the 120,880 sedans and coupes sold during the final year of the previous generation.
The Hellcat’s return would likely debut at Roadkill Nights by next August, mirroring Dodge’s 2023 unveiling of the Charger Super Bee. The new model is expected to feature a more aggressive stance, including a larger rear wing and hood scoop, while retaining the same supercharged 6.2-liter V8 found in the revived Ram TRX and Rumble Bee, producing 777 horsepower. Dodge has not confirmed the reports, with a spokesperson declining to comment on unannounced products. However, the automaker is expanding its lineup with two new models: a halo vehicle and the GLH crossover, which will include an SRT variant. The GLH, targeting the “sedan, hot-hatch-type market,” is projected to start under $40,000, according to Dodge CEO Matt McAlear.
Stellantis’ FaSTLAne 2030 roadmap from earlier this year confirmed development of a Charger SRT variant, though McAlear avoided specifying timelines. He stressed that SRT’s work remains ongoing, stating, “We haven’t even started talking about what SRT’s working on. So, make no mistake, this isn’t the finish line. We’ll keep pushing. We’ll keep going.”
