Dodge is likely one of the cornerstone muscle automobile manufacturers and, in its 124-year-long historical past, has produced spectacular engines. Within the trendy period, Dodge is totally entrenched in electrification and downsizing, with its venerable Charger and Challenger dropping their hulking V8s and subsequently being laid to relaxation. Solely the Charger will live on, however solely with an inline six-cylinder Hurricrane engine as the only provider of energy. One other one in all Dodge’s powertrain ventures is targeted on electrical mobility, with the Dodge Charger Daytona poised because the torchbearer for the agency’s all-electric performance-oriented aspirations.
The automaker’s involvement with high-horsepower brutish V8 engines is more than likely behind them, with a brand new chapter of mobility of their sights. That mentioned, there isn’t a scarcity of potent and power-laden engines littered inside its historical past. Listed below are a number of the strongest engines the producer has ever developed and utilized.
Solely engines utilized in road-going autos had been chosen for this record and engines that had been utilized by a number of Dodge fashions. So engines just like the handful provided underneath the Dodge Connection moniker is not going to seem on this record, despite the fact that some are able to outputting 1,500hp.
10 354 FirePower V8
340 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
5.8-liter/ 354 cubic inches
Horsepower
340 hp
Torque
395 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge D-501 Coronet
In 1957, Chrysler would make use of the FirePower V8 engine that had been beforehand utilized by the 1956 Chrysler 300B, which might be utilized within the fourth-generation D-501, though that includes a couple of alterations. Camshafts from the Chrysler 6.4-liter V8 had been utilized within the FirePower V8. This engine additionally employed a pair of Carter four-barrel carburetors that achieved 340 hp with the assistance of a ten.0:1 compression ratio.
9 5.7L HEMI V8
375 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
5.7-liter/ 345 cubic inches
Horsepower
375 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger
Because the title would recommend, this specific engine was a member of the HEMI engine household and first appeared in 2003. The third technology Hemi engine consisted of a forged iron engine block accompanied by aluminum cylinder heads. It was used to energy a number of fashions throughout the Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and Jeep fleets, with a number of the notable makes use of being the 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T, 2006 Dodge Charger R/T, and the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T.
8 440 SixPack V8
390 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
7.2-liter/ 440 cubic inch
Horsepower
390 hp
Torque
490 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge Challenger R/T, Dodge Charger R/T, Dodge Tremendous Bee
The SixPack, additionally provided by Plymouth underneath the “Six-Barrel” moniker, was launched in 1969 and is likely one of the most iconic engines within the agency’s historical past. The engine was provided as an possibility for the Charger R/T in 1970 and was probably the most highly effective configuration provided by Dodge on the time inside the 440 engine household. In comparison with the 440 Magnum engine it outmoded, the 440 SixPack featured a cast-iron engine block, three two-barrel carburetors, stronger connecting rods, revised camshaft profiles, an elevated compression ratio to 10.5:1, and higher pistons. Later variations of the engine would obtain a brand new exhaust manifold, however the engine was retired in 1978.
7 426 MaxWedge V8
425 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
7.0-liters / 426 cubic inches
Horsepower
425 hp
Torque
480 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge Coronet, Dodge Charger, Dodge Dart Tremendous Inventory
The 426 was a descendant of the first-generation Hemi engine, which debuted in 1951 underneath the FirePower moniker. The engine line would go on to be provided in numerous configurations through the years, however the huge block production-ready 426 would solely debut in 1964 and was the primary HEMI engine provided by Chrysler, branded the 426 Wedge, due to the wedge-shaped combustion chambers. The engine was not initially meant for road-going purposes and as a substitute was initially purported to energy racing automobiles, particularly NASCAR.
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6 1996 Viper GTS V10
450 hp
Engine Kind
V10
Displacement
8.0-liters/ 487.6 cubic inches
Horsepower
450 hp
Torque
490 lb-ft
Utility
1st-generation Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is likely one of the most unusual choices ever developed within the agency’s historical past and is likely one of the few Dodge fashions to make the most of a V10 engine. The primary technology Viper utilized an 8.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 developed by Lamborghini, which was owned by Chrysler on the time, and based mostly on the LA V8 engine. The primary technology model of this engine would produce a most output of 400 hp, however within the second technology, the output would improve to 450 hp and the engine would obtain cast pistons in 1999.
5 392 Apache V8
485 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
6.4-liters/ 392 cubic inches
Horsepower
485 hp
Torque
475 lb-ft
Utility
DodgeChallenger SRT, Dodge Durango SRT-8
The 392 Apache V8 was launched in 2011 on the core of the Challenger SRT and continues to be employed in the latest Durango SRT mannequin right now. Nicknamed the “Apache”, the HEMI engine shares some elements utilized by the 392 crate engine and was based mostly on the structure of the third-generation 5.7-liter HEMI engine, often known as the “Eagle”.
4 2nd-gen Viper V10
600 hp
Engine kind
V10
Displacement
8.3-liters/ 505.6 cubic inches
Horsepower
600 hp
Torque
560 lb-ft
Utility
2nd-gen Viper
This was the third-generation rendition of the V10, which noticed a rise in its displacement from 8.0 liters to eight.3 liters, which noticed its bore and stroke develop to 102.4 mm x 100.6 mm. In comparison with the earlier 8.0-liter V10, this 8.3-liter energy unit was made lighter, tipping the scales at 500 lb. This engine can be the inspiration for probably the most potent V10 to ever be utilized in a Dodge Viper. The output would start at 500 hp however would later be elevated to 600 hp by means of upgraded engine internals like higher air movement, bigger valves, and variable valve timing to call a couple of.
3 Viper SRT V10
645 hp
Engine kind
V10
Displacement
8.4-liters/ 511.5 cubic inches
Horsepower
645 hp
Torque
600 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge Viper SRT
This was the ultimate energy plant used within the Viper bloodline and was probably the most potent. In contrast to the earlier V10 Viper engines, the ultimate V10 was all-aluminum, that includes cast pistons, and had a displacement of 8.4 liters. Peak energy was made accessible at 6,150 rpm and peak torque at 4,950 rpm. As a result of Viper being unable to adapt to the Federal Motor Car Security Commonplace 226, the Viper’s lineage led to 2017.
2 6.2 HEMI V8
807 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
6.2-liters/ 376 cubic inches
Horsepower
807 hp
Torque
707 lb-ft
Displacement
Dodge Challenger
One of the prolific engines utilized by Dodge, not solely in recent times but in addition in its prolonged historical past. The supercharged whine of the Excessive-Output HEMI V8 has been the cornerstone of the driving expertise of the Dodge Challenger and Charger. The HEMI V8 consists of an iron engine block mated to aluminum cylinder heads, whose thirst is quenched by port gasoline injection. This potent energy plant additionally served because the skeleton of the stronger Hellcrate engines that may comply with.
1 6.2 HEMI V8
1,025 hp
Engine kind
V8
Displacement
6.2-liter/ 376 cubic inches
Horsepower
1,025 hp
Torque
945 lb-ft
Utility
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
Arguably the excessive level in Dodge’s historical past, by way of uncooked energy output. The Demon 170 is one in all, if not, probably the most highly effective muscle automobiles ever to be accessible within the US. Its D170 engine was based mostly on the Hellephant C170 engine and featured a slew of upgraded engine internals such because the crankshaft, rod bearings, an upgraded supercharger pulley, high-flow injectors, upgraded valve guides, and cylinder head studs. One of many key options, and important contributors to the general energy, of the power-laden V8 is the modified 3.0 liter supercharger. Dodge is pleased with their highly effective Demon for good motive, as it’s the first manufacturing unit muscle automobile able to finishing a 1/4-mile dash in eight seconds, evoking 2Gs of power whereas doing so.
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