Dodge is adding new supercharged V8 Hellcat models to Australia's banned muscle car fleet for 2021.

Dodge claims to be the world's fastest production SUV, sedan and muscle car at the same time.

US-focused automaker Dodge has doubled down on its commitment to V8-powered performance vehicles in the US, adding two new members to the Hellcat family and redesigning an existing favorite.

While the Dodge brand was quietly shut down in Australia in 2016, the brand's parent company, Fiat Chrysler, has not ruled out bringing back products like the Dodge Challenger muscle car to compete with the Ford Mustang in the future.

The growing success of other products in the US market, such as the Ram, which is currently only available for import, may also herald a new and seemingly Australian-friendly Dakota midsize car, but this will likely depend on how global the market is. Fiat Chrysler is ready for it. produce their incoming products (i.e. for right-hand drive markets).

However, here's a new muscle-focused, V8-powered Dodge lineup that's going to remain a forbidden fruit in Australia for now.

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

The Durango Hellcat is faster and more powerful than the Lamborghini Urus.

Essentially a Dodge version of Australia's popular Jeep Cherokee, the Durango has a less traditional and more aggressive look and now features the infamous Hellcat engine.

The most powerful SUV ever to bear the Durango badge, its 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine will produce 529 kW/875 Nm of power, allowing it to 0 km/h in just 100 seconds (or faster and more powerful than even a Lamborghini) Urus). .

With the optional towing package installed, it's also reportedly capable of towing nearly four tons, which the brand says is the world's highest towing capacity for an SUV.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye 2021

Dodge claims that the performance gain is enough for the Redeye to outperform the "regular" SRT Hellcat by 1.2 seconds on a 3.4-kilometer track.

Again, claiming to be the most powerful car in its class in the world, the Charger sedan has received an even more powerful version of the same supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, developing 594 kW and 959 Nm of torque.

The brand claims the performance boost is enough for the Redeye to outperform the "regular" SRT Hellcat by 1.2 seconds on a 3.4km track. Dodge claims a top speed of 327 km/h.

The previously optional "wide body" is standard, with an additional 3.5 inches of width, as well as "25 major component upgrades" throughout the car, including a larger supercharger, increased boost pressure, a larger airbox, and increased rpm. limit.

2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock

The Challenger Super Stock is powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine delivering 602kW/959Nm.

The Challenger Super Stock is described by the brand as a drag car that can also be driven on the roads.

Powered by an even more powerful version of the same supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, power has been increased to 602kW and it has the same 959Nm of torque as the Charger Hellcat Redeye. Dodge claims the Super Stock is "the fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world."