- The Hemi V8 will reportedly be manufactured at the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan.
- According to insider sources, production will restart in August and will include several variants.
- The V8 is expected to be used in the Ram 1500 truck, and the Dodge Durango SUV.
The Hemi V8 may have disappeared from Stellantis assembly lines, but multiple sources suggest it’s far from done raising hell. Now, it’s been reported that production of the iconic engine could resume as early as August 2025, this time shifting back north to the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan.
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Production of the Hemi V8 officially wrapped up at Stellantis’ Saltillo facility in Mexico, much to the dismay of muscle car loyalists. Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares was widely credited (or blamed, depending on who you ask) for pulling the plug on the V8, despite significant pushback both inside and outside the company.
But following Tavares’ sudden departure last year, the Hemi’s fate seems a little less certain. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear fanned the flames last month, hinting that the V8’s story might not be over after all—claims now echoed by fresh insider reports.
V8 Production May Shift Back to Michigan
Citing inside sources, Mopar Insiders reports that Stellantis plans to restart V8 production at its Michigan plant this August. The revival isn’t limited to the familiar 5.7-liter variant either, as the Hemi family is expected to include the 6.4-liter Apache and the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat as well. The only Hemi V8 that won’t be manufactured at the Dundee Engine Plant is the 6.4-liter Big Gas Engine (BGE) which currently powers the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks.
These engines will reportedly stick with Stellantis’ Gen 3 architecture, though minor tweaks or improvements may appear along the way. Rumors also suggest a larger-displacement version might enter the lineup down the line, keeping things interesting.
Could the V8 Return to the Ram and Durango?
Adding fuel to the speculation, a leaked document surfaced earlier this month hinting at the Hemi’s return to the Ram 1500 lineup, possibly even bringing a beefed-up TRX variant with it.
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The same leak points to the 5.7-liter V8 continuing in the Dodge Durango R/T through the 2026 model year, before the SUV gets a full redesign slated for 2027. While exact details remain under wraps, it’s clear the Hemi name still holds weight in certain corners of Stellantis’ product planning.
Don’t Expect a Hemi-Powered Charger Anytime Soon
Of course, not every Stellantis model is jumping back on the V8 bandwagon. Dodge fans hoping for a Hemi-powered Charger should temper expectations. Despite the buzz, Stellantis engineers have been pretty blunt: the new Charger platform isn’t compatible with the old V8 without undergoing significant changes. As it stands, the next-gen Charger is sticking with its Hurricane six-cylinder and fully electric configurations.
