Following the return of the HEMI V8, the high-performance Dodge Charger Hellcat is reportedly next in line for a revival. According to enthusiast site MoparInsiders, development on a new Hellcat model is underway, with tips coming from anonymous company sources, though Dodge has not officially confirmed the project.
The recent rebirth of the HEMI makes the return of a V8-powered Hellcat halo car seem plausible. Dodge executives have hinted at the possibility, with reappointed CEO Tim Kuniskis stating that if a HEMI were to return, it would likely only be in a top-tier Hellcat model. Chief Matt McAlear also countered previous claims that the V8 wouldn't fit in the new Charger's platform, suggesting it could.
While the current gas-powered Charger uses a turbocharged inline-six, the demand for a V8 remains high. The last Charger Hellcat produced up to 797 horsepower. A new Hellcat would be the only way to get a street-legal HEMI model, though its potential power output compared to current high-performance variants remains a key question.