Stellantis is planning a whopping eight SRT performance models for its US brands as part of its Fastlane 2030 plan to try and bring the company back to the top of its game. CarBuzz now has confirmation on one of those models, and it's going to be something we had only dreamed about before.Ram Remember the Dodge Copperhead concept? The name will return, but don't expect anything like the stunning orange car that the brand showed off 30 years ago. Say hello to the Dodge SRT Copperhead coupe, or at least, say hello when you see it. Spoiler alert: we already got a glimpse and it's pretty cool.But that's not all to expect from SRT. Get ready for a new Dodge GLH, two new Ram models, and three Jeeps, including a brand-new Wrangler Scrambler muscle truck. Let's take a closer look. More SRT Muscle Than You're Ready To Handle Stellantis Today is Investor Day at Stellantis. The automaker has brought everyone to its US headquarters in Michigan to announce its plans and show off new vehicles. That plan includes announcements of new spending, of new vehicles, and of a whole load of new and upgraded SRT performance vehicles.The image above shows every vehicle that Stellantis is planning to introduce for the main North American brands by 2030. It shows the new models, but it also shows all the SRT vehicles (signified by checkered flag icons) that are coming along with them. Five of those are completely new products, hidden under covers. There's a new Jeep, two new Rams, and two new Dodge models.The one we know most about is the one with the least information on the slide. It looks like a coupe, positioned on the lower left next to the Chargers. It looks a little smaller than the Charger, but there's no missing the massive wing. That, friends, is the new Copperhead SRT. Dodge Will Get Copperhead, GLH DodgeCarBuzz has confirmed that it will be called the Copperhead SRT, using the name of a concept Dodge brought to the Detroit Auto Show in the glory days of both Dodge and the show. That's 1997, if you're not sure. It's not a new Viper, but it has serious Viper vibes. Our senior correspondent Tom Murphy was on-hand to see it, and he described it as a mash-up between a Charger and a Viper – Charger in front, Viper at the back. There's a big power dome on the hood, and yes, it really does have a ginormous wing.Sadly, Stellantis banned all cameras during our surprise new-product tour at Investor Day, so you'll have to wait for an official debut to see what we're going on about. But it's worth the wait.The Dodge Copperhead SRT is a car that's much more aggressive and angry than the old concept, with a nose that has the edgy looks of the new Charger. It's closer in size to a Ford Mustang than to the gigantic current Charger, and while Dodge is hiding the cabin from us, we think a small back seat might be possible. If you're thinking this is what a new Challenger should be, you're probably on track. But Challenger styling was not the design mission.It's too early to say what will be under the hood, but we expect it to be powerful. The SRT badge will almost guarantee a Hemi V8 if it'll fit, but the Hurricane I6 is no slouch either. As long as it doesn't have the old 2.7-liter V6 of the 1990s concept, we'll be happy.Stellantis The other Dodge SRT model is a new take on the GLH. You might remember the Omni-based hatchback of the 1980s that came with Carroll Shelby's input. This one won't have ol' Shel on board, but it will be a compact "muscle crossover."If you think that sounds familiar, it is. To paraphrase Tim Kuniskis, this is what the Dodge Hornet should have been in the first place. Which confirms that Dodge grabbing the Tonale from Alfa Romeo for a quick and frankly lazy makeover wasn't well-planned.This is speculation on our part, but the GLH will likely be based on the same architecture as the latest Jeep Cherokee. The new Cherokee's 210-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo-four might not exactly be GLH-worthy (though it is solid for the class) but what about the 324-hp Hurricane 2.0 from the new Grand Cherokee? Suddenly, the new GLH sounds even better. UPDATE: May 22, 2026 CarBuzz got an early preview of the new Copperhead and GLH models from Dodge. Here's the inside story of what to expect. More Insight Into GLH And Copperhead, Straight From Stellantis StellantisDuring a walkaround of all 20 upcoming new vehicles in the Stellantis Design Dome in Auburn Hills, Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles referred to the Dodge GLH SRT as the “evil brother” of the new Chrysler Airflow. The two vehicles were parked side-by-side during the walkthrough and both will be underpinned by Stellantis’ new STLA One global platform, but with a completely different personality for the GLH.“If you know our history, we had a GLH before,” Gilles said, referring to the Dodge Omni Shelby GLH, which stood for “Goes Like Hell.” He called the original an “out-powered front-wheel-drive econo box” and said a lot of young enthusiasts are now “buying older ones from the ‘80s and ‘90s, because that's what they're looking for,” something basic back to basics with a lot of personality and capability.DodgeGilles said the new GLH SRT shows a more mature version of “a muscle hatch” that is part of a growing segment. It’s “super capable, very cost-efficient, 30% lower than anything we have today, lots of room. So, even though these are entry cars, ish, there's lots of room to make some money on these things, especially when you put in the SRT magic, a little bit of power, all-wheel drive.” As For Copperhead... Rumors are already flying that it's basically a return of the Viper, but nothing could be further from the truth. "We purposely called it a Copperhead because it's not a Viper," said SRT boss Tim Kuniskis. In fact, during interviews at Investor Day, he seemed to suggest the new flagship SRT model will have something completely new under the hood.Stellantis"I mean, it could be electric," he said with a wide grin. "I don't know, there's no reason..." He stopped himself before making any mention of a possible Hemi or Hurricane engine, but then pointed out the car has tailpipes. So if it is electric, it's not just electric. "It could be something you don't know. We didn't talk about anything in the future for powertrains, did we?"That suggests Copperhead could herald a new hybrid powertrain dedicated to performance. Or, as Ram is doing right now with its Rumble Bee trucks, multiple powertrains could be offered. A base model with a V8 could satisfy Dodge's combustion-powered purists, while a bonkers hybrid could go after the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X. But after speaking with Kuniskis about it, one thing is for certain. He's excited about it. And that's probably a very good thing. Three Models For Jeep, Including Scrambler Jeep Jeep will get an SRT version of the Grand Cherokee. That's no surprise, as the last-generation had one of its own, the supercharged V8-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. A new Trackhawk with similar power from one of the updated 6.2-liter V8s would be another easy SRT target.One new SRT model will be the Grand Wagoneer. The Grand Wagoneer was just refreshed, and though it did offer the SRT-affiliated 6.4-liter Hemi a few years back, today it is Hurricane I6 only. Having 540 hp from the highest-spec isn't bad, but it's not SRT-worthy. Expect another Hellcat supercharged V8 variant for this one.Jeep The Jeep Wrangler Scrambler is an all-new model for Jeep and for SRT. This is another one where we haven't seen under the canvas yet, but the Scrambler name has a long history with Jeep.Originally, the Jeep Scrambler was a sort of Wrangler (CJ at the time) pickup. It had a removable rear cab, and the box wasn't separated from the cab. The image on the slide looks like exactly that. It could be a two-door Gladiator, with a separate bed, but it doesn't look quite long enough. Indeed, the Scrambler we saw today in the Stellantis Design Dome, described by Design Chief Ralph Gilles as part "muscle truck," had a cab over the bed, reprising the past.Jeep could also be planning something like the Mopar JK-8 conversion it offered in 2011. This surprisingly cheap kit came with a box full of panels to make a short-box regular cab Jeep truck based on the extended wheelbase two-door Wrangler Unlimited.Whatever the result, Jeep already puts the 6.4-liter V8 in the Wrangler 392. There, the 470-hp engine makes plenty of loud noises and tire-spinning torque. Ram Could End Up With The Most SRTs Dodge Ram will get two new SRT models on top of the Ram 1500 SRT TRX and the just-announced Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. A brand-new Dakota midsize truck will wear the badge, as will the brand-new Ramcharger SUV.We don't know much about either, but we can make some guesses. The Dakota, for example, is probably not going to get a supercharged V8. Would a 777-horsepower Tacoma-fighter be awesome? Yes. Would it also be absurd when its closest competitor was the 405-hp Ranger Raptor? Absolutely. Expect something closer to the Raptor, possibly with one of the twin-turbo I6 Hurricane engines. Think smaller TRX rather than a smaller Rumble Bee, though both could be on the table.Joel Stocksdale / CarBuzz / ValnetThe Ram Ramcharger is the latest confusing recycle of the name last used in the US in 1993. It will be a full-sized SUV, based on the same EREV-incorporating chassis as the latest Grand Wagoneer refresh.Either way, expect the Hellcat V8 in this one, even if it doesn't get that name. One thing we can guarantee is that it won't have Chrysler Pacifica taillights the way the 1999-2001 Ramcharger made for Mexico used the Caravan's hatch and rear lights.What about Chrysler, you ask? The brand will get new models, and at least two nameplates. However, none of them are slated to get the SRT treatment. That's probably okay, because Stellantis already has its hand full trying to get all this done in the next four years. Buckle up, it should be quite a ride.
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