September 28, 2015
Jordon Shultz

According to a report from Motor Authority, Fiat Chrysler will discontinue its Hemi V8 engines and both the Challenger and Charger Hellcats from its lineup in 2019.

While nobody expected the Hellcat twins to last forever, a four-year production run seems too short for cars that have been so well received. Both the Challenger and Charger have quickly become the new darlings of the modern muscle car era with their 707-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engines.

The blown Hemi’s thunderous roar and ability to liquefy tires brings us back to late 1960s and early ‘70s when high-output V8 engines were all the rage. More so than any other other domestic manufacturer, Dodge has capitalized on golden era nostalgia by offering its legendary Hemi V8 under the hood of not only its halo pony car, but also its family friendly sedans, trucks, and SUVs.

While its foreign and domestic competitors are transitioning to turbocharged four-and-six-cylinder engines to meet stricter EPA fuel-efficiency and emissions standards, Dodge has remained steadfast in its “no replacement for displacement” campaign. However, it has come at a steep price.

 
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Auto Cheat Sheet