The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills revealed the final sound of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV’s Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system on Aug. 9 during Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
The patent-pending system is intended to “shatter preconceptions of a typical battery-electric vehicle,” bringing a rumble and tactile sound wave output to the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack.
“The world’s first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust brings the raw rumble of iconic Dodge muscle to the next-generation, all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona,” says Matt McAlear, CEO of the Dodge brand for Stellantis. “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.
“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 name is said to be inspired by the Dodge’s brand’s historic Fratzog logo, the new symbol of Dodge brand next-generation vehicles and prominently featured on the all-new Dodge Charger.
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, revealed in August 2022, teased a prototype version of the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust audio profile. Dodge says it continued to fine-tune the system’s performance notes before locking in the final sound.
The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system on Dodge Charger Daytona models is equipped with dual custom-made, 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 watts of power.
System features work in concert to generate a deep rumble and visceral feel that aligns with Dodge DNA, according to the automaker. 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 Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust incorporates driver and vehicle inputs, such as accelerator pedal position, speed, and torque output, to deliver the Charger Daytona’s performance tones. Vehicle sounds provide essential driver feedback, especially at the track and at elevated speeds to enhance the immersive in-car feel. 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-inch standard central touchscreen.
The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, centered in the Charger Daytona’s lower rear fascia and identified by a Fratzonic text logo, intensifies a suite of dynamic vehicle events, including:
- Power up/Power down
- Idle/Rev
- Acceleration/Throttle
- PowerShot
- Deceleration/E-motor regen
To introduce the system and vehicle to the public, Dodge is debuting a new video series called “Built Upon a Legacy,” which highlights features of the all-new, next-generation Dodge Charger Daytona.
The 20-part video series will cover three distinct chapters that document what makes the new Charger unique: Design Reimagined, Power Transformed, and Innovation Unleashed. A new video will debut each week on the official Dodge brand YouTube channel.
Future videos in the series will callout a range of content including the new exhaust system, standard widebody exterior styling, Attitude Adjustment interior lighting, all-electric 400-volt dual motor system delivering muscle-car performance, PowerShot functionality, Drive Mode features, and more.
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