I kind of thought this was a really bad idea, but apparently, it’s pretty amazing. - Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds
Who says an all-electric muscle car can't sound like it has a V8 under the hood? Dodge, that's who. Enter the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system on the new all-new Dodge Charger Daytona. Dodge says the patent-pending system brings 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 world's first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust brings the raw rumble of iconic Dodge muscle to the next-generation, all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona," said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO – 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 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. A prototype version of the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust audio profile debuted on the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, back in 2022, and Dodge says it's been fine-tuned since then. Take a listen below:
World's First Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust
The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system on Dodge Charger Daytona models 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 watts of power. Dodge says everything works in concert to generate a deep rumble and visceral feel that aligns with 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 system incorporates driver and vehicle inputs, such as accelerator pedal position, speed and torque output, to deliver the Charger Daytona's signature performance tones. Distinctive 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
New Video Series
To learn more about the new Daytona EV, check out Dodge's new video series, "Built Upon a Legacy," which highlights game-changing facets and features of the 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.
The first episode of the Design Reimagined chapter is out now, with a focus on elements such as the exterior front R-wing pass-through and the dynamic, driver-focused interior, features that evoke the Dodge brand's design heritage while setting the Charger Daytona apart from the typical battery-electric vehicle.
Future videos will delve into other features including the Fratzonic Chambered 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.
Photo Credit: Dodge.