The Charger Daytona SRT, dubbed “the future of electrified muscle” by Dodge, was presented on Wednesday, an electric performance coupe aimed to carry the torch further from the outgoing Charger and Challenger. The Banshee 800-volt electrical architecture will power the Daytona SRT. There are no powertrain specifications available, but Dodge believes it will outperform a Hellcat.
Dodge has long promised the fans an all-electric muscle vehicle concept, and it’s now finally arriving in the form of the Charger Daytona SRT.
The all-electric muscle car concept was unveiled at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, on its third day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event series. It is intended to foreshadow the brand’s electrified future while maintaining history.
The Key Highlights
The company claims that the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept has three important characteristics that make it “drive like a Dodge, look like a Dodge, and feel like a Dodge.”
- The first is the R-Wing pass-through front aerodynamic feature, which keeps the original Dodge silhouette and links the idea to its legendary Daytona namesake while attaining the aerodynamic efficiency demanded by an EV.
- The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system, a first for an EV in the industry, has an output of 126 dB, which is as loud as a Hellcat-powered Dodge. The system uses a tuning chamber and amplifier in the back of the car to provide its distinctive performance sound.
- The third key highlight is a multi-speed electro-mechanical transmission called the eRupt that gives distinct shift points and, in classic Dodge fashion, throws shoulders into seat backs.
Now, it’s important to note that all the above-mentioned features are patent-pending, so the manufacturer cannot guarantee they will be produced in their current versions.
The inspiration behind the Daytona SRT
The Daytona SRT took the inspiration for a front aperture called the R-Wing from the towering wing of the original 1969 Charger Daytona. Four intakes in the front and back of the car work in conjunction with the R-Wing to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce.
The overall profile and front and rear lights are unmistakably an evolution of the modern Charger and Challenger, while the rest of the exterior is reminiscent of the original Charger’s shapely design, with fluid lines and an athletic stance.
The design is eerily similar to a retro take on vintage Charger models, however, it’s more of a mash-up than one particular vehicle. Two unexpected design features include a rear hatchback and a panoramic glass roof. Another odd feature of an EV is the pistol grip shifter.
Dodge has a track record of turning some fantastic concept car ideas into reality. Expect the Hellcat-inspired attitude of this car to appear in dealerships because EVs will be significant, even to the company that created the Hellcat.
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