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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV telah diperkenalkan secara rasmi, menawarkan sistem 400 volt dan bateri 100.5kWh yang mampu menjana sehingga 670hp. Akan mula dijual pada akhir tahun ini, kereta ‘muscle’ elektrik ini menjanjikan metrik prestasi yang mengagumkan, termasuk pecutan 0–100km/j dalam 3.3 saat dan masa ‘quarter-mile’ hanya lebih 11 saat. Enjin V8 tradisional telah hilang, sebaliknya digantikan dengan dwi motor elektrik dan ciri unik: pembesar suara yang menghasilkan bunyi enjin simulasi.

Penyertaan Dodge ke dalam kenderaan elektrik telah dijangka sejak pelancaran konsep Charger Daytona SRT hampir dua tahun lalu. Walaupun terdapat keraguan industri terhadap kenderaan elektrik, Dodge tetap komited terhadap rancangan elektrifikasinya, seperti yang diumumkan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tim Kuniskis tiga tahun lalu.

Charger elektrik akan tersedia dalam dua trim: R/T dan Scat Pack, dengan kedua-dua versi coupe dua pintu dan sedan empat pintu. Selain itu, Dodge merancang untuk mengeluarkan Charger enjin pembakaran dalaman yang diperbaharui tahun depan, di samping varian prestasi Charger elektrik Daytona yang dipanggil Banshee.

Reka bentuk kereta itu mengutamakan kuasa berbanding julat, dengan R/T menawarkan 456hp (496 dengan Power Shot) dan Scat Pack memberikan 630hp (670 dengan Power Shot). Walau bagaimanapun, peningkatan kuasa datang pada kos julat, dengan Pek Scat menawarkan jarak anggaran EPA 418km berbanding dengan R/T yang menawarkan 510km.

Dibina pada platform STLA Large, Charger EV menampilkan bateri 100.5kWh dengan kapasiti boleh guna sebanyak 93.9kWh. Kenderaan ini menyokong pengecasan pantas DC sehingga 183kW, dengan masa pengecasan antara 32.5 hingga 52.4 minit bergantung pada kapasiti pengecas.

Charger EV didatangkan secara standard dengan kit peringkat ‘Direct Connection’, menawarkan kuasa tambahan melebihi tetapan kilang. Kenderaan itu juga mempunyai brek Brembo yang besar dan pelbagai mod pemanduan yang disesuaikan untuk keadaan pemanduan yang berbeza.

Satu ciri tersendiri Charger Daytona ialah bunyi enjin simulasinya, yang dipancarkan melalui pembesar suara. Kekuatan bunyi bertambah dengan pecutan, memberikan pengalaman pendengaran yang serupa dengan kereta ‘muscle’ tradisional.

Walaupun peralihan ke arah elektrifikasi, Dodge kekal komited terhadap legasi kenderaan berprestasi tingginya, menawarkan gabungan tradisi dan inovasi dalam penawaran elektriknya.

The all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona has officially debuted, boasting a 400-volt system and a 100.5kWh battery capable of generating up to 670hp. Set to go on sale later this year, the electric muscle car promises impressive performance metrics, including a 0–100km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 11 seconds. Gone are the traditional V8 engines, replaced instead by dual electric motors and a unique feature: external speakers that produce a simulated engine noise.

Dodge’s foray into electric vehicles has been anticipated since the unveiling of the Charger Daytona SRT concept nearly two years ago. Despite some industry hesitance towards electric vehicles, Dodge remains committed to its electrification plans, as announced by CEO Tim Kuniskis three years ago.

The electric Charger will be available in two trims: R/T and Scat Pack, with both two-door coupe and four-door sedan versions. Additionally, Dodge plans to release a refreshed internal-combustion engine Charger next year, alongside a performance variant of the electric Charger Daytona called the Banshee.

The car’s design prioritises power over range, with the R/T offering 456hp (496 with a Power Shot) and the Scat Pack delivering 630hp (670 with the Power Shot). However, the increased power comes at the cost of range, with the Scat Pack offering an EPA estimated distance of 418km compared to the R/T’s 510km.

Built on the STLA Large platform, the Charger EV features a 100.5kWh battery with a usable capacity of 93.9kWh. The vehicle supports DC fast charging at up to 183kW, with charging times ranging from 32.5 to 52.4 minutes depending on the charger’s capacity.

The Charger EV comes standard with Direct Connection stage kits, offering additional power beyond factory settings. The vehicle also features large Brembo brakes and various drive modes tailored for different driving conditions.

One distinctive feature of the Charger Daytona is its simulated engine noise, emitted through external speakers. The noise intensity increases with acceleration, providing an auditory experience reminiscent of traditional muscle cars.

Despite the shift towards electrification, Dodge remains committed to its legacy of high-performance vehicles, offering a blend of tradition and innovation in its electric offerings.

Dodge telah mengejutkan para peminat dengan melepaskan beberapa gambar di akaun media sosialnya yang memperlihatkan model Charger generasi baru. Ditemani dengan mesej yang menyatakan “Tiada kamera atau peranti rakaman dibenarkan. Model pra-produksi ditunjukkan. Tersedia akhir 2024,” gambar-gambar itu memperlihatkan versi kelabu kereta itu di tempat letak kereta, menampilkan reka bentuk yang mengingatkan kepada konsep Dodge Charger Daytona SRT yang diperkenalkan pada tahun 2022.

Charger yang dihasilkan termasuk logo Fratzog yang bercahaya di antara lampu hadapannya, meliputi “R-Wing,” terinspirasi daripada bahagian hadapan konsep Charger Daytona 2022. Gambar-gambar itu juga memberikan sekilas pandang kepada sisi badan Charger yang baru, tayar dengan lebar yang berbeza, dan kemungkinan pintu pengisian cas atau pintu penutup tangki petrol di bahagian belakang pemandu.

Walaupun Dodge telah mengesahkan Charger baru ini akan menggabungkan enjin daya elektrik, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh konsep Daytona SRT dengan penggerak semua roda dan senibina 800-volt, laporan-laporan menunjukkan model ini juga akan tersedia dengan enjin petrol. Enjin yang dirumorkan adalah Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, menawarkan pilihan enjin hibrid bagi kereta kuasa ikonik ini. Charger yang akan datang dijangka akan tersedia untuk pembelian pada akhir 2024.

Dodge has surprised enthusiasts by releasing several photos on its social media accounts showcasing the next-generation Charger. Accompanied by a message stating “No cameras or recording devices permitted. Pre-production model shown. Available late 2024,” the images reveal a grey version of the car in a parking lot, featuring styling reminiscent of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept introduced in 2022.

The production-intent Charger includes an illuminated Fratzog logo positioned between its headlights, flanking the “R-Wing,” inspired by the front opening on the 2022 Charger Daytona concept. The photos also provide glimpses of the new Charger’s body sides, staggered-width tires, and a potential charge port or petrol-tank filler door on the driver’s side rear fender.

While Dodge has confirmed the new Charger will incorporate an electric powertrain, as indicated by the Daytona SRT concept with all-wheel drive and an 800-volt architecture, reports are suggesting the model will also be available with a petrol engine. The rumoured powerplant is the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six, offering a hybrid powertrain option for the iconic muscle car. The upcoming Charger is expected to be available for purchase in late 2024.

Although electric vehicles offer immediate power and mad acceleration, they can never come close to the raw sound and power of a V8. Specifically, two of the most iconic American muscle cars, the Dodge Challenger and Charger.

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Classic muscle cars are still in high demand in the US. The cool factor, myriad of aftermarket parts and powerful engines, are just some of the reasons why these cars are presently able to exchange hands for huge sums of money.

Jay Leno, the former Tonight Show host, has several of them. But the latest car that rolled into his shop, is something truly extraordinary. Believe it or not, this Dodge Charger was found in Sweden by Johan Eriksson, who painstakingly restored it to ‘beyond brand new’.

It was initially a race car but years of neglect had caused severe deterioration to the bodywork. Thankfully, Eriksson and his small team, managed to restore the car completely with the use of various different parts. Many of the interior’s trim pieces were crafted from aluminium.

Despite what it may look like, this 1968 Dodge Charger RTR is far from stock. In fact, it has more in common with Frankenstein than an original bearing its namesake. The car sits on a Corvette Chassis and is powered by a twin turbo V10 engine from a Viper.

It caused a bit of a stir at SEMA this year, where many stopped and took notice of the excellent level of workmanship that was carried out. The entire restoration process was tastefully done, allowing the car to look almost bone-stock from the outside, but revolutionary on the inside.

Check out the latest Jay Leno’s Garage video and let us know what you think of Eriksson’s creation and whether his efforts deserve more praise.

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