Dodge’s SRT Hellcat Might Be Going Hybrid
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat isn’t precisely a slouch because it contains a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 717 hp (534 kW / 727 PS) and 656 lb-ft (888 Nm) of torque. Nonetheless, a brand new report is suggesting it might turn into much more highly effective because of the addition of a mild-hybrid system.
Whereas nothing is official, The Detroit Bureau says a number of sources have advised the Hellcat engine might finally be geared up with a mild-hybrid system that’s much like the one used on the Jeep Wrangler. The system would reportedly weigh lower than 100 lbs (45 kg), however might probably ship greater than 130 lb-ft (176 Nm) of torque.
Little else is understood concerning the rumored system, however the Wrangler’s turbocharged 2.Zero-liter four-cylinder has eTorque expertise. It provides a number of completely different options together with an engine begin/cease system, regenerative braking, prolonged gasoline shut-off and an electrical energy help perform. The latter delivers an additional 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) of torque to spice up off-the-line acceleration.
There’s no phrase on when the hybrid Hellcat might arrive, however the publication spoke to FCA’s powertrain boss who stated the corporate goals to be an electrification chief within the subsequent 12 to 18 months. That may be a giant change for the corporate as their most outstanding electrified autos are the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid and Fiat 500e.
Micky Bly wouldn’t go into specifics, however stated the electrification push is the results of the necessity to meet “authorities compliance.” He additionally stated “You’ll be able to’t get far more effectivity out of a gasoline engine.”
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Whereas Bly didn’t speak about particular fashions, the corporate has already introduced plans for an assortment of recent plug-in hybrids and electrical autos. Throughout final 12 months’s Capital Markets Day presentation, Jeep stated it can have 4 electrical autos and ten plug-in hybrids by 2022. Alfa Romeo and Maserati are additionally engaged on numerous electrified fashions together with the Alfieri, GTV and 8C.
