What the electric Dodge Charger's "Fratzonic exhaust" sounds like
Dodge is launching the electric Charger with a "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" for enhanced sound, maintaining muscle car appeal. The Charger Daytona will start at $59,595, available later this year.
Read original articleDodge is introducing the electric Charger with a unique feature called the "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust," designed to provide an engaging auditory experience reminiscent of traditional muscle cars. This system incorporates various chambers, woofers, and mid-range speakers powered by a 600 W amplifier, allowing it to produce multiple sounds that enhance the driving experience. The Fratzonic system reacts to different driving events, such as acceleration and deceleration, creating a visceral connection for drivers. Dodge aims to maintain the emotional appeal of its vehicles as it transitions to electric propulsion, acknowledging that sound plays a crucial role in the muscle car experience. The two-door electric Charger Daytona is set to launch later this year, with prices starting at $59,595 for the Charger Daytona R/T and $73,190 for the Charger Daytona Scat Pack.
- The electric Dodge Charger features a "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" for enhanced sound.
- The system includes chambers and speakers to replicate the auditory experience of traditional muscle cars.
- It reacts to various driving inputs, providing a dynamic sound experience.
- The Charger Daytona will be available later this year, with starting prices of $59,595 and $73,190.
- Dodge aims to retain the emotional connection of muscle cars in its electric models.
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What a candidate this would make for this tweet that came across this morning:
> holding off on buying an electric car until i can easily program the faux engine noise to play the hanna-barbera "running away" bongos
https://bsky.app/profile/georgialux.bsky.social/post/3kzcbqf...
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