by Production of the Hemi V8 engine may have ended in Saltillo, Mexico, but the iconic engine hasn’t said its last word yet. According to a new report, production of the V8 engine could resume in August 2025, this time at the ‘Dundee Engine Plant’ in Michigan.
Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares faced massive internal and external opposition. However, his sudden departure last year has again drawn attention to this engine. Last month, Dodge CEO Matt McAleer hinted at a possible return of the Hemi, which is supported by new internal sources.
Citing new leaks, reports claim that V8 production will start in Michigan as early as August. In addition to the standard 5.7-liter engine, the newly built Hemi family is likely to include the 6.4-liter Apache and supercharged versions of the 6.2-liter Hellcat. The only Hemi V8 that will not be produced at the ‘Dundee Engine Plant’ is the 6.4-liter Big Gas Engine (BGE), which currently powers the heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 trucks.
According to the same report, the power units will be based on the existing Gen 3 architecture, but they might receive some improvements. Furthermore, a larger version could be added to the lineup in the future.
The leaked document that appeared online earlier this month speaks about the possibility of the V8 engine’s return to the Ram 1500 lineup.
Moreover, the 5.7-liter V8 will likely remain under the hood until a new generation of SUVs arrives for the 2027 model year.
Fans of V8 muscle cars would sell their kidney for a Dodge Charger version with the Hemi, but there’s a likelihood that the model will remain with the Hurricane six-cylinder and electric variants. Stellantis engineers have made it clear that the new one isn’t compatible with Hemi engines, at least without significant redesigns.
