Dodge hasn’t given up. After the criticism it received for launching an electric Charger that left many longtime fans unimpressed, it now seems ready to get back in the mud (and back to gasoline) with a new proposal that already sounds aggressive just from the name: Charger Outlaw.
The clue is in a recent trademark application filed with the U.S. Patent Office. The names “Outlaw” and “Charger Outlaw” appear there, and of course, speculation took off. Although there is no official announcement, everything points to a very serious version of the new Charger, with up to 550 horsepower and an unapologetically rebellious focus. Exactly what many were waiting for after the electric letdown.
Is real muscle coming back?
While other brands rush to electrify even their logos, Dodge keeps betting on classic muscle. With this move, the brand seems to say: “don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten who we are”. The goal is to keep that raw, loud, unfiltered spirit alive, the one that turned the Hellcat and Demon into icons.
And yes, everything points to the new Hurricane engine under the hood of the Charger Outlaw: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo that, in its wildest version, reaches 550 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. That’s more power than the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 from the old Scat Pack. And it comes with all-wheel drive. This isn’t just smoke and burnouts. This is serious.
It’s not just any name
Calling it “Outlaw” is no accident. It’s a statement of intent. This isn’t a car for someone who wants to blend in. It’s for someone who wants to step out of line, break the rules, and enjoy it without apologizing. Just like those who once went for a Jailbreak or a Demon.
And while it’s not confirmed, there are rumors that the legendary Hemi V8 could return in a special edition. If it happens, it would be a clear gesture to those who haven’t fully embraced the new electric era. And yes, it would be a pretty poetic way to close a chapter.
Will we see it on the streets?
There’s no official confirmation yet, but if Dodge has registered the name, something is definitely in the works. It might take some time to be unveiled, it might arrive with changes, but most likely, the Charger Outlaw will see the light. And if it delivers on what it promises, it could become one of the last true combustion muscle cars worthy of the name.
What about the competition?
Ford is still betting big on its electric Mustang Mach-E, and Chevy has decided to close the Camaro chapter, but Dodge seems to be going against the tide. And not just out of nostalgia, but out of conviction. At a time when everything tends to look the same, the brand with the ram still wants to play in a different league. Combustion, muscle, and personality.
Because a Charger is not just a car. It’s noise, it’s presence, it’s that thing you hear in the distance that makes you turn your head just before saying “wow”. It’s a symbol, the kind of car that doesn’t ask for permission to exist. And for many, losing it would be like turning off a part of American car culture. Don’t you think so?
What it would mean if the HEMI comes back
If the HEMI returns, even in a limited edition, it won’t be about horsepower numbers. It’ll be about what it represents. It would be a farewell with honors, a way of saying “thank you and this is the end” with gasoline in its veins and a roar in its throat. Because there are ways and ways to close an era.
All for the fans
Let’s be honest: if you’re reading this, you were probably one of those who frowned when you saw the electric Charger. You understood it, but you didn’t feel it. You wanted real noise, vibrations, the smell of burnt rubber. And everything suggests that Dodge has taken note.
In short
If the electric Charger let you down, you’re not alone. But this possible Charger Outlaw looks very different. Powerful engine, aggressive design, and a mindset that doesn’t ask for permission. If it arrives as rumored, it’ll be the car many have been waiting for. One that doesn’t sound like compromise, but like open exhaust.
And in an industry where everything is starting to look the same, Dodge still wants to make noise. Literally.