Magnificent engines Stellantis sent to an early grave
Story by Nigel EvansMany consumers can't tell you what type of engine fits into their chosen form of transportation and, so long as it gets them from A to B, they don't care less. However, a legion of enthusiasts will take a different approach and can rattle off every last statistic to show why their chosen engine is the best of all.
For those fans in particular, it's sad to see the demise of certain engine types, like the Hemi V8 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and mostly in the name of progress. So, with this in mind, let's look at some of the much-loved engines that the motoring giant Stellantis has decided to withdraw from the new vehicle market.
The Hemi V8 Family (Apart From Two)
Perhaps no engine family symbolizes 21st-century American muscle as much as the Hemi V8. Despite this, Stellantis has decided to shelve certain versions, including the 6.4-liter 392 and the 6.2-liter Hellcat. From the Charger Scat Pack or Challenger SRT to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk or Ram TRX, these units transformed otherwise ordinary platforms into outright beasts. After all, the Hellcat’s 700 hp figure rewrote the rulebook when it comes to factory performance, with a heady mix of speed, swagger, and sound, and this may be the point. The Hemi engine wasn't simply about power but more about personality. Just consider that satisfying exhaust note emanating from the 5.7-liter or the angry whine from the Hellcat’s supercharger. Each characteristic gave the engine its distinct flavor and transformed the cars and trucks that they powered.
Stellantis decided to pull the plug on these engines in 2023 for various reasons. These included better fuel economy targets, more stringent emissions standards, and that global push towards electrification that may well terminate the golden age of American horsepower altogether. In place of the Hemi V8s, you’ll get something like the twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six or a whisper-quiet full EV.
Still, two Hemi engines remain. Ram gave up on its Hurricane-only strategy and put the basic 5.7-liter V8 back in the 1500. The Dodge Durango Hellcat will also stay around in 2026.
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