The eighth-generation Dodge Charger, poised to replace both the two-door Challenger and the four-door Charger, is one of the mostly hotly anticipated introductions of the year. And now, it looks like Dodge is cooking up something special for law enforcement. The automaker has teased a preview of the Charger Pursuit. Given the outgoing Charger’s popularity among U.S. law enforcement agencies, creating a police-ready version of the new model seems like a no-brainer. After all, Dodge is the only automaker still offering a four-door sedan fit for police duty, in a sea of trucks and SUVs.
The latest teaser, shared by the Dodge Law
account on Instagram, shows the fully electric muscle car decked out in police
livery. We can tell it’s the Charger Daytona EV—not the ICE-powered version
with the Hurricane I6—thanks to the smaller bumper intakes and the recessed
hood. The new Dodge Charger Pursuit concept sports the classic black-and-white
paint job, with strobe lights on the roof and “to protect and to serve” boldly
emblazoned on the hood. The Instagram post cheekily states: “Surely you didn’t
think we’d forget about a legend. Stay tuned for more details,” followed by the
disclaimer: “Concept model. Not available for purchase.”
While the two-door Charger has been
revealed for the 2024 model year, the four-door variant will debut as a 2025
model, making it a more fitting choice for a police cruiser. Those extra doors
make it much easier to escort “guests” into the back seats. Of course, the
police version will need a divider to prevent access to the cargo area, since
this muscle car is technically a hatchback.
As for the powertrain, the fully electric
Charger Daytona delivers between 456 hp and 670 hp from its dual electric motors, with a range of up to 510 km in its most efficient form. Dodge might also offer an ICE-powered Charger
Sixpack variant, with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing
between 420-550 hp depending on the tune. Mopar
Insider suggests that the new concept could make its debut at the International
Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition, set to
take place in Boston from October 19-22, 2024. Stay tuned—this cop car showdown
might just steal the show.