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The Copperhead name is back, and Dodge fans around Waconia want to know how much of the buzz is real. We sorted what Dodge has confirmed from what's only been reported, so you know exactly where things stand.
The 2029 Dodge Copperhead SRT is an upcoming Dodge halo performance car that Dodge leadership calls a "hyper-muscle car." Dodge has confirmed a combustion engine. Official horsepower, pricing, and a release date have not been announced, though current reporting points toward the 2029 model year.
Many production details are still unconfirmed, and we'll update this page as credible news comes out.
Engine status, horsepower expectations, and market position
The Copperhead is being developed as a top-tier performance car with serious ambitions, but Dodge has only confirmed one thing for sure: it will use a combustion engine.
Early styling, proportions, and what journalists observed
Journalists who saw the preview described a low, wide car shaped by airflow, with real production-intent proportions and aggressive track-focused hardware.
Low, Wide, and Shaped by Airflow
Journalists at the Investor Day preview described a car built to manage air at speed. Reported styling details include:
Kuniskis called what journalists saw "real production-intent proportions." Still, these are descriptions of an early styling model, and the renderings you've seen online come from artists, not Dodge. Final production styling can change.
Powertrain Watch
Dodge has not announced the Copperhead's engine. Kuniskis confirmed a combustion engine, but the exact setup remains unknown. Current reports point to two leading possibilities: the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six or a HEMI® V8.
| Engine Detail | Where It Stands |
|---|---|
| Combustion engine | Confirmed by Tim Kuniskis |
| Hurricane I-6 or HEMI V8 | Possibilities discussed in industry reporting, including MotorTrend |
| Hybrid V8 | Kuniskis pushed back on the idea |
| Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 | Speculation only, not confirmed |
| Final engine, output, and transmission | Not yet announced |
The Hurricane is Stellantis' 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, which Dodge badges as SIXPACK in the current Charger. Kuniskis has also hinted at a surprise, saying the engine "could be something that doesn't exist today." Until Dodge makes an announcement, every specific engine claim is a guess.
Dodge has not released an official horsepower figure for the 2029 Copperhead. Earlier claims of 700+ hp are speculation, not specifications. As a halo car, the Copperhead is expected to sit above the current Charger lineup, which includes the Charger Scat Pack rated by Dodge at 550 hp.
Kuniskis has also hinted at a surprise, saying the engine "could be something that doesn't exist today." Until Dodge makes an announcement, every specific engine claim is a guess.
Pricing & Timing
Dodge has not announced an MSRP for the 2029 Copperhead. Current industry reporting estimates a starting price around $100,000, and some outlets expect it to climb once options are added. Treat these numbers as early estimates, not official Dodge pricing.
Kuniskis summed up the target SRT buyer this way: "Take my money, I must have that."
Dodge has not announced an official Copperhead release date. Current reporting points toward the 2029 model year, and Detroit News coverage tied the car to Stellantis' five-year plan, which suggests production by 2030. Timing for ordering and dealership arrival has not been confirmed.
Market Position
Based on current reporting, the Copperhead would land in the top tier of American performance cars, where lap times matter as much as straight-line speed. MotorTrend's coverage points to serious track ambitions. Kuniskis has framed it as a hyper-muscle car rather than a traditional sports car, so expect Dodge attitude with more precision.
Here's the open list. We'll update it as each item gets answered:
We're keeping close tabs on the Copperhead right along with you. Dodge hasn't opened ordering, so there's no list to join yet. The best move now is staying connected so you hear real news as soon as it lands.
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FAQ
Copperhead news moves fast, and plenty of it is guesswork. Here are straight answers to the questions we hear most.
The 2029 Dodge Copperhead is an upcoming SRT halo performance car that Dodge leadership calls a hyper-muscle car. Stellantis previewed an early styling model for journalists in May 2026. Official specifications and pricing have not been released.
Yes, based on what Stellantis has shown. The company presented the Copperhead at its May 2026 Investor Day as part of its five-year product plan, and Tim Kuniskis described its proportions as production-intent. Final specifications are still pending.
The Dodge Copperhead will use a combustion engine, which Tim Kuniskis has confirmed. Dodge has not announced the exact engine. Kuniskis pushed back on a hybrid V8, and Dodge has not described the Copperhead as an electric vehicle.
A HEMI V8 is one possibility in current reporting, alongside the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six. Dodge has not confirmed either engine. Claims that a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 is locked in are speculation.
Not yet. Dodge has not opened ordering for the Copperhead. Contact our team on Strong Drive in Waconia, MN, at [Dealership Address], and we'll share ordering details once Dodge makes them official.
This page is our running Copperhead resource, and we update it as credible news breaks. You can also contact Waconia Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and our team will keep you posted as Dodge announces new details.
The Dodge Charger is available now in coupe and sedan body styles, with standard all-wheel drive. Dodge rates the Charger Scat Pack at 550 hp from its twin-turbo SIXPACK engine. Stop by our Waconia showroom for a test drive.
