The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Is Reportedly Coming Back in 2028 With a Supercharged V8
Dodge reportedly plans to build approximately 12,000 Charger SRT Hellcat units per year starting in late 2027.
Summary
Internal Stellantis documents reveal plans to resurrect the supercharged Hemi V-8 for the 2028 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The returning muscle car will feature a rear-wheel-drive configuration and an automatic-only transmission
Dodge plans to produce approximately 12,000 units annually across both two-door and four-door variants
The era of the American V-8 is not dead yet. According to internal Stellantis documents cited in recent reports by Automotive News and Mopar Insiders, the legendary Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is slated to make a massive comeback for the 2028 model year. While Dodge recently pivoted its next-generation muscle car lineup toward a progressive future by focusing on standard all-wheel drive, inline-six engines and battery-powered powertrains, this latest leak confirms a return to traditional, high-octane roots. The documents indicate that Dodge plans to bring back the revered supercharged Hemi V-8 engine, dropping it into the Charger chassis to serve traditional muscle car enthusiasts who previously purchased the high-horsepower iterations in massive volumes. A Dodge spokesperson declined to comment on the emerging reports, holding to the standard line that the company does not comment on future product plans.
When the 2028 model arrives, it will pack the familiar heat that defined a decade of modern street culture. The returning vehicle features a massive 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8 engine. To handle that immense power output, Dodge plans to pair the engine exclusively with a ZF 8HP95 automatic transmission. According to reports, the new Hellcat is automatic-only, skipping the manual transmission option once offered on the previous Challenger Hellcat. More importantly for purists, the 2028 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat sends power exclusively to the rear wheels. This dedicated rear-wheel-drive configuration marks a major departure from all other current Charger models, which currently come standard with an all-wheel-drive system. Dodge reportedly uses the internal code “HEV” to refer to the new Hellcat model in its internal paperwork.
To provide maximum versatility for drivers, Dodge will offer the supercharged V-8 engine on both the sleek two-door and practical four-door Charger models. For those wondering if this signals a complete reversal of the brand’s current trajectory, internal documents confirm that the rest of the 2028 Dodge Charger lineup remains entirely unchanged. The Charger R/T, Scat Pack and Super Bee models will continue to be powered by the Hurricane inline-six engine in 2028. The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona model is scheduled to continue its production run right alongside the V-8 into the 2028 model year.
By injecting a rear-wheel-drive V-8 back into a lineup dominated by all-wheel-drive, inline-six and all-electric platforms, Dodge bridges the gap between its progressive future and its loud, gas-burning legacy. Internal planning documents suggest the Hellcat engine will officially reach production in the Charger at the end of 2027. Citing supplier information, Automotive News indicates that Dodge intends to build approximately 12,000 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat units per year, ensuring streets stay well-stocked with supercharged Hemi power.
