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DODGE CELEBRATES LIFE, LIBERTY, AND SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINES

The Brand Will Reveal Its 2021 Lineup This Week With A Total Of 8,950 Horsepower

Dodge Charger Hellcat
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Dodge hasn’t been shy about their passionate love affair with the V8 engine, and neither have their customers. While the rest of the auto industry is getting knee-jerked into electrification, FCA’s performance brand has continued to be a main holdout in high-octane performance, and a safe harbor for those who simply just want the most horsepower for the money. This is a quintessential trait for American automobiles. More of “x” for the money than anybody else. A deal. This transcends automobiles, too. Nobody seems to deliver as much value to their customer in other industries as much as America’s McDonald’s, Starbucks, or Costco, for example.

So with the 244th birthday of the United States of America happening this weekend, Dodge is about to Let Freedom Rev with a teaser of what we can expect from its 2021 vehicle lineup, set to be unveiled July 2.

“If you listen closely, and we know our fans will, you will get a taste of what’s coming for Dodge//SRT in 2021,” FCA head of passenger cars Tim Kuniskis said. “We think our fans will pick up on a few key notes.”

Dodge teases a total of 8,950 horsepower available throughout the lineup, and the video seems to tease each vehicle in short bursts of sound – sometimes supercharged, sometimes not. Dodge will further tease what’s in store on July 1, with three other teaser videos. While you will be able to find them on the brand’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages; you will find them here, too.

While FCA’s performance brand is officially keeping the lid on things until July 2, various spy photos, leaks and speculative reports have given the world a reasonable set of expectations as to what’s in store. The Durango Hellcat, for instance, is one of those expectations. A Charger Hellcat Redeye is another. But that’s likely not all, simply based on horsepower math. Just don’t expect a Dodge Challenger ACR.

Dodge Durango Hellcat Teaser

Written by Manoli Katakis

Muscle Cars & Trucks was founded by Manoli Katakis - an automotive media veteran that has been covering the latest car news since 2009. His journalism has uncovered dozens of major product changes, updates, plans, and cancellations long before automakers were ready to make things official.

Some highlights over the years of his reporting include the uncovering of the Zora trademark before anybody else reported on the coming of a mid-engine Corvette, as well as the dead-accurate reporting of the coming of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, two years before it hit the market, and even before the debut of the concept vehicle. This type of reporting has immediately continued here, with reports of the original seventh-generation Camaro plans being shelved, as well as what's in store for the Chevrolet Silverado.

Some of his work can be found on massive automotive media outlets, such as Motor1. He also has been a guest on the 910AM Radio Station with Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne, as well as the enthusiast-oriented Camaro Show podcast.

Over the years, Manoli has interviewed various automotive industry titans, leaders, and people that make things happen otherwise. These include figureheads such as GM CEO Mary Barra, GM President Mark Reuss, automotive aftermarket icon Ken Lingenfelter, Dodge firebrand Tim Kuniskis, along with various chief engineers of vehicles such as the Ford F-150 & Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro & Corvette, and many more.

At MC&T, Manoli is taking his journalism expertise, deeply planted sources, driving abilities, and automotive industry knowledge to new levels, covering more vehicles and brands than ever before. This is the place where you will continue to read groundbreaking stories about American performance vehicles, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Here is where you’ll also read insights and quotes from various automotive subject matter experts on the latest relevant products, as well as some of the latest official news from their manufacturers.

Fun facts: he also once beat Corvette Racing driver Tommy Milner in an autocross with a Chevrolet Bolt EV. The biggest vehicle he’s ever driven is a John Deere mining truck. Besides a go-kart, the smallest vehicle he’s driven has been a Hyundai i10. He’s also spent time in the cockpit of various American performance vehicle icons, including the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, Dodge Challenger Demon, and Ford Mustang GT350R. He has reviewed dozens of trucks, SUVs, and performance vehicles over the years.

One of his favorite new vehicles on the market today happens to be the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. He is also a card carrying member of the Sports Car Club of America, and regularly participates in Detroit Region autocross events.

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