Stellantis lets you buy its V8 engines—ranging from 385 HP to 1,025 HP—directly from the company.

While in Europe, automakers are introducing more and more electric and hybrid powertrains, Stellantis continues to take a very different direction in the United States. After reviving the HEMI V8 engines at Ram and then preparing their return under the hood of the Dodge Charger, the automaker is going even further. Now, it’s simply offering enthusiastic customers the chance to buy its V8 engines—without having to buy the car that goes with them! And the advertised power outputs range from 385 to 1,025 HP.

Six V8 engines are available for purchase

Stellantis unveiled this new offering at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas through Direct Connection, its official division dedicated to high-performance parts and automotive tuning. This historic Dodge program, launched in the 1970s and relaunched in 2022, allows enthusiasts to tune their cars with components sourced directly from the manufacturer.

This time, Stellantis is announcing six new HEMI V8 engine packages, delivered ready for integration into automotive projects. And there’s something for everyone. The lineup starts with the 5.7-liter V8 HEMI with 385 HP and 565 Nm, available in Street Strip and Super Stock versions. Next comes the 6.4-liter V8 HEMI with 485 HP and 644 Nm, also available in these two configurations.

But things get much more serious with the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcrate Redeye V8, capable of producing up to 885 HP and 1,067 Nm. Finally, at the top of the lineup, Stellantis offers the spectacular Hellephant C170 with 1,025 HP and 1,281 Nm, powered by E85. In other words, the engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, one of the most powerful muscle cars ever sold!

The value of this offering extends beyond the engines themselves. Stellantis also supplies the wiring harnesses, pre-programmed control modules, sensors, and components needed for their integration. The assemblies are designed for use with manual or automatic transmissions, including eight-speed TorqueFlite transmissions, which are offered separately.

Each motor will be shipped in a special Direct Connection crate, with a numbered identification plate. Even more surprising is that, Stellantis Announces a Three-Year or 100,000-Mile Warranty, or approximately 160,000 kilometers, on the parts. The first deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Pricing has yet to be announced. Please note, however, that these engines are primarily intended for older vehicles or racing, with restrictions on their use on public roads.

What if Stellantis did the same thing with the Italian V6 engines?

This announcement comes as Stellantis appears to be rediscovering the merits of the V8. We recently mentioned The announced return of the V8 HEMI to the Dodge Charger in 2028, despite the introduction of a Hurricane six-cylinder engine producing up to 600 HP. And naturally, this American initiative is inspiring the group’s Italian brands. Imagine being able to order an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 or a Maserati with a 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 directly, along with its electronics, to install it in a restoration project or a car build!

For now, nothing of the sort has been announced in Europe. But Stellantis is showing that it’s possible to sell its most iconic engines separately from its cars. It’s a great way to keep the factories running! In the meantime, in Europe, if you’re looking for an Italian engine, you can always check out Italtecnica.