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Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Hear its special Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system

Dodge Charger Daytona. [All images courtesy of Dodge/Stellantis]

 

 

Dodge has outfitted its 670-hp Charger Daytona electric vehicle (EV) -- the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car -- with a special sound system that puts out variable old-school vroom with Hellcat levels of sound intensity.

The patent-pending system shatters preconceptions of what a typical battery-electric vehicle sounds like. It produces a signature rumble and tactile sound wave output that will serve as the soundtrack for the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

The all-electric, all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger Daytona models are driven by a 400-V propulsion system that delivers supercharged V-8 performance with zero tailpipe emissions and instant torque response. The system incorporates a high-voltage battery pack, a dual integrated charge module, and both a front and rear electric drive module (EDM). The front EDM employs front wheel end disconnect, improving range and efficiency, while the rear EDM includes a mechanical limited slip differential to increase traction and performance. Both front and rear EDMs feature a 3-in-1 architecture (inverter, gearbox, and motor), with each generating 335 hp (250 kW) and 300 lb-ft of torque.

The Daytona battery pack delivers 100.5 kWh installed capacity and a peak discharge rate of 550 kW, which was specifically designed to maximize acceleration by allowing the motor to utilize the most power the battery can output in the span of a quarter mile.

Hear the vroom vroom
The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system is centered in the Charger Daytona's lower rear fascia and identifiable by a Fratzonic text logo. The sound profile changes corresponding to dynamic vehicle events such as accelerator pedal position, speed, and torque output. Distinctive vehicle sounds also provide essential driver feedback, especially at the track and at elevated speeds to enhance the immersive in-car feel.

The acoustic intensity is tied to higher performance: Sport Mode features a medium sound output, while Drag, Drift, Donut, and Track Modes deliver a louder roar. A fully silent Stealth Mode is also available, with Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust controls accessible via the Charger Daytona's 12.3-in. standard central touchscreen.

VIDEO: Hear the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack's world-first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system. [Credit: Video courtesy of Dodge/Stellantis]

The Fratzonic name is inspired by the Dodge brand's historic Fratzog logo. The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, revealed in August 2022, teased a prototype version of the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust audio profile. The Dodge brand continued to fine-tune the system's performance notes before locking in the all-new Dodge Charger's one-of-a-kind personality.

"We know our Dodge enthusiasts want that visceral feel you get when you drive a Dodge muscle car, and the Charger's new Fratzonic system delivers the adrenaline-pumping spirit that they expect," said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO, Stellantis. "It reacts to specific inputs and driving events, giving the driver a direct connection to their new Charger. Simply put, when you hear it and feel it, you will know it's a Dodge Charger Daytona."

The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system is equipped with dual bespoke, high-efficiency extreme bandwidth transducers coupled with dual Fratzonic Chamber-loaded passive radiators, all housed in a custom enclosure and powered by a dedicated amplifier with up to 600 W of power. System features work in concert to generate a deep rumble and visceral feel that aligns with the core Dodge DNA.

Four custom-designed elastomer isolator bushings support the Fratzonic system, working similarly to the isolators of an internal combustion engine exhaust to further enhance the vehicle's performance profile.

The Charger is also packed with performance features that include a PowerShot mode with an incremental 40-hp for Charger Daytona models; Drag, Track, Drift, and Donut modes; 20-in. wheels with 305 front and 325 rear tires; the largest brake package ever offered on a Dodge vehicle; dual-valve semi-active suspension; Race Prep functions; Line Lock, Launch Control, and more, all with standard all-wheel-drive for all Charger models. The car's patent-pending front R-Wing, exclusive to Charger Daytona models, is a callout to the original Charger Daytona design while also enabling air to flow through a front pass-through area, enhancing downforce while creating a unique visual profile.

Learn more at dodge.com/next-gen-charger.html.

Source: Dodge, Stellantis

Published October 2024

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