# Dodge Charger Hellcat Returns for 2028

> Dodge Charger Hellcat set to return as rear-wheel drive only for 2028 model year.
- Title: Dodge Charger Hellcat Returns for 2028 · Road & Track
- Summary: Dodge Charger Hellcat set to return as rear-wheel drive only for 2028 model year. Dodge plans to reintroduce the Hellcat engine for the 2028 Charger model…
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- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74120897/dodge-charger-srt-hellcat-report-return-2028-model-year
- Author: Zac Palmer
- Published: 2026-10-13T14:59:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dodge charger, hellcat, srt, 2028 model year, rear-wheel drive, zf 8hp95 transmission, cars, sports
## Hellcat engine return
Dodge reports Hellcat engine will return for 2028 model year after production in late 2027.
## Rear-wheel drive only
Hellcat will be rear-wheel drive only, unlike current Chargers with all-wheel drive.
## Transmission and models
Zf 8hp95 automatic transmission paired with two-door and four-door Charger models.
## Production volume
Dodge plans to build around 12,000 Charger Hellcats annually based on supplier reports.
## Key takeaway

Dodge plans to reintroduce the Hellcat engine for the 2028 Charger model year with rear-wheel drive only.