The Charger Daytona will be an electric vehicle, but Dodge is trying to recreate the muscle car sound for its consumers.
The auto manufacturer released a video on social media on Aug. 6 that provided a brief glimpse of the Charger Daytona as it raced through an underpass. However, the video was less important than the sound.
The clip featured the Charger Daytona’s synthetic sounds designed to replicate what people hear when a V8-powered car roars by. The sounds included a high-pitched whine that consumers could associate with a supercharger.
The sound is courtesy of the Fratzonic Exhaust System, which Dodge unveiled back in 2022. The purpose is to enhance the driving experience as Dodge moves into its EV era.
The original iteration of the Fratzonic Exhaust System, which used an amplifier to produce the 126-decibel sound, had a noticeable electronic note. The “exhaust” sounded closer to a video game than a real muscle car.
Dodge has continued to adjust the Fratzonic Exhaust System while preparing for the upcoming release of the Charger Daytona. The tease released on Tuesday is the latest example of the efforts.
Of course, those who prefer to drive without the artificial exhaust can turn off the Fratzonic Exhaust System. They can activate Stealth mode and embrace a quieter experience.
Reactions to the Charger Daytona ‘exhaust’ remained mixed
The Charger Daytona has split consumers since its unveiling in 2022. Dodge had been the brand that embraced big engines and ridiculous horsepower numbers. The move into the world of EVs did not sit well with a portion of its consumer base.
Dodge has delivered the horsepower numbers with the Charger Daytona, starting with the R/T which delivers 496 horsepower.
The Scat Pack will deliver a maximum output of 670 horsepower. The Scat Pack will target a zero to 60 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds.
The power is there, but the sound continues to draw mixed reactions.
“Old Challenger voice is gold,” one person commented on Instagram. Another took a different stance while saying that Dodge had put speakers on a microwave.
The conversations will continue as Dodge prepares for the release of the Charger Daytona. Some consumers will embrace the EV muscle car while others will spend their money on other brands.
There is another option, albeit without a V8. Dodge will begin production of two Chargers featuring internal combustion engines in Q1 2025. The Charger SIXPACK H.O. will deliver 550 horsepower. The Charger SIXPACK S.O. will deliver 420 horsepower.