The sound and really feel of a V-8 roaring away is likely one of the greatest appeals of driving a efficiency automobile fitted with that sort of engine. Given pace limits, it might even be the largest enchantment for some patrons. That every one goes away with electrical automobiles, however some automakers are methods to maintain a number of the V-8 magic alive, even when it means resorting to simulations of the true factor.

A kind of automakers is Dodge, whose redesigned Charger that debuted in March will solely provide patrons the selection between an electrical powertrain or a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. In every case, there will probably be an exhaust observe, although for the electrical Charger, dubbed the Charger Daytona, the exhaust observe would be the results of a sound generator.

Referred to as the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, the system makes use of audio system beneath the physique which might be amplified by resonators, like a muffler resonator, then piped out of the exhaust. It’s augmented by electronics inside, and makes what Dodge calls “Hellcat ranges of sound.” It may potential even vibrate the automobile like a V-8, or be silenced in stealth mode.

Whereas an earlier model of the Fratzonic system proven in 2022’s Charger Daytona SRT idea that previewed the brand new Charger left so much to be desired, Dodge has previewed the most recent model in a video posted to social media, and it sounds remarkably near a real V-8 exhaust observe.

Whether or not such gimmicks will persuade V-8 followers to make the change to the electrical Charger stays to be seen.

Do not depend on a V-8 being provided, at the very least from the manufacturing unit. Stellantis is phasing out the V-8 throughout its lineup. The excellent news is that the corporate will proceed to supply a V-8 in crate kind, although the potential for an engine swap with the Charger’s inline-6 remains to be up within the air. We’re positive the aftermarket will provide you with an answer, assuming there’s demand for it.