Dodge just hinted that the V8 isn't dead and it may be coming back louder than ever

In an exciting reveal, American muscle car fans will be pleased to know that Dodge just hinted that the V8 isn’t dead, and it may be coming back louder than ever.

When it seems like all automakers seem to be trading exhaust pipes for charging ports, the American brand dropped a massive hint that the powerful V8 could be coming back.

It looks like Stellantis is attempting to revive American performance manufacturing by funneling cash into Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge itself.

While Jeep and Chrysler are getting a chunk of cash, reports suggest that part of the funding could lead directly to a brand-new American V8 muscle car.

EXPLORE SBX CARS – Supercar auctions starting soon powered by Supercar Blondie

Dodge revealed that V8 isn’t dead, and this time it’s personal

You wouldn’t be wrong to think that the American V8-powered muscle car is dead. But the V8 isn’t dead; it seems like it was actually just taking a minute to catch its breath.

Most automakers are electrifying and ditching the exhaust pipes, but not Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler.

Stellantis has announced a $10 billion investment in its US operations, a number that is double the original $5 billion plan.

That cash is being funnelled into the three automakers, with one major goal: reviving American performance manufacturing.

Bloomberg reports that part of the funding could lead directly to a brand-new Dodge V8 muscle car.

“Don’t be surprised if it fits.”

So, why do people predict that a new muscle car is on its way?

Well, when he was asked earlier this year if a V8 could find its way into the next-gen Charger, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear didn’t say no, he actually said:

“Don’t be surprised if it would fit.”

This is the most clear official ‘unofficial’ confirmation muscle car fans could dream of.

Originally, the automaker was supposed to go all-in on electric muscle, with the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which was pitched as the 900hp future of the brand, with a fake muscle car exhaust growl.

In early 2025, that project was quietly scrapped, and the brand seems to be shifting focus to models like the Charger Sixpack, signaling that maybe electric isn’t the only way forward.

If any company is brave enough to swim against the, ahem, electric current, and battle with stricter emissions laws, it’s going to be Dodge.

Turns out that the V8 isn’t dead, it was just having a nap.

DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie