While many will mourn the loss of the old-school 5.7- and 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine, the Hurricane six-pot is a better engine on multiple levels. Not only is it modern and refined, but it’s also more efficient. According to Stellantis, the new motor emits fewer CO2 emissions than the 3.6-liter V6 and provides a 15% increase in fuel efficiency compared to the automaker’s V8 engines.
It’s more powerful, too, as even the Standard Output Hurricane engine produces just over 400 hp and 450 lb-ft. The first vehicles to be made available with these engines were the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L and Wagoneer L SUVs, which were revealed last year.
For die-hard gearheads, sadly, this is the future of motoring. At least we can celebrate that Dodge is keeping the muscle car alive, even if that means it does so without a V8. Now, if only they could replicate the sound…
We’ve contacted Dodge for comment and will update the article once we receive communication from the brand.
