Overview
- Multiple trade reports citing an internal Stellantis planning document say a supercharged 6.2‑liter Hemi V8, listed under engine code ESD, is planned for the Charger 2028 model program.
- Supplier briefings and reporting indicate production could begin in late 2027 for a 2028 model year launch with a planning target of roughly 12,000 units a year.
- The internal material names a ZF 8HP95 eight‑speed automatic and lists the blown‑V8 Charger as rear‑wheel drive, though final outputs and calibrations are not given.
- The Charger lineup is said to keep the twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter Hurricane six in multiple tunes and the battery‑electric Daytona, with the Hellcat shown as an additional top‑end SRT variant.
- Stellantis has declined to confirm the reports and the documents do not supply final technical specs or sales timing, so the plan remains unverified and subject to change.