Despite its striking appearance, the next-gen Charger will not come with a big ol’ V8. But hey, that’s where tuners come in handy
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by Brad Anderson
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While the Dodge Charger and Challenger continued to be strong sellers in their respective segments until production ended late last year (with both still available at dealer lots), the designs of both were starting to feel a little dated.
Fortunately, the next-generation Charger is nearing the end of its development and is set to be officially introduced on March 5. It will feature a much more modern design, which has already inspired Brad Builds, an Instagram rendering artist, to create his dream next-gen Charger.
The new Charger won’t just be significant due to its new design, but also because it will be offered with an all-electric powertrain and, according to a number of reports and even some sightings, two six-cylinder engines, with no V8 in sight. Brad Builds has rectified this by envisioning the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 from the Demon 170 being fitted beneath the skin of the new model.
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You’ll notice that the design of the car has been borrowed from the Charger Daytona SRT Concept as opposed to the production-spec version that was recently spied. As such, the front end features a large lower grille and what Dodge refers to as the R-Wing, a slot sitting above the LED daytime running lights that allows air to flow through the opening of the car to increase downforce.
Read: 2025 Dodge Charger Revealed In Near Production Form
The designer has stripped the Charger‘s bodywork to its essentials, removing features like headlights and taillights, making it suitable only for quarter-mile runs at a dedicated drag strip. The bodywork is also finished in a simple shade of grey that doesn’t look dissimilar to primer. It has also been lowered and sits on a set of aftermarket wheels.
If Dodge were ever to utilize the body of the next-gen Charger for a new model similar to the 2021 Challenger Drag Pak, it would likely strip out the vehicle’s interior. That’s precisely what Brad Builds has done. The car lacks windows and features a forged carbon fiber roll cage, a minimalist dashboard, a racing seat, and a stripped-down steering wheel devoid of buttons.
Note: This is an independent design study and has not been endorsed by Dodge.
