Did the Dodge Stealth have a v8?
No—the Dodge Stealth did not have a V8 engine.
The Dodge Stealth, produced from 1991 to 1996, was Dodge’s badge-engineered version of Mitsubishi’s 3000GT. Across its model years, it relied on two V6 configurations: a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter V6 and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. There was no V8 option in any Stealth trim, though some variants delivered strong performance through forced induction. The V8-powered Dodge performance line was represented by other models in Chrysler’s lineup, not by the Stealth itself.
Engine options and performance
Two primary engine configurations powered the Stealth, each with distinct performance profiles:
- 3.0 L DOHC 6G72 V6 (naturally aspirated): roughly 160–165 hp, with torque around 170–180 lb-ft. Transmission choices included a manual or automatic, varying by year and trim.
- 3.0 L DOHC twin-turbo 6G72TT V6 (R/T/Turbo): around 320 hp with torque near 315–340 lb-ft. Turbo variants often featured all-wheel drive, depending on year and market.
In short, power in the Stealth came from V6 configurations—naturally aspirated or turbocharged—never from a V8.
Why there was no V8 in the Stealth
Platform, engineering, and branding decisions
The Stealth emerged from a Chrysler–Mitsubishi collaboration built on the Mitsubishi 3000GT platform. Its engine bay and drivetrain were optimized for a V6 layout, prioritizing packaging, weight distribution, and cost. Introducing a V8 would have required a substantial redesign and different engineering compromises that did not align with the model’s goals.
The Viper filled the V8 niche later
For Dodge’s V8 performance ambitions, Chrysler pursued a separate path with the Viper, introduced later in the 1990s and powered by a V10. The Stealth remained a V6-focused sports coupe, distinct from the V8-powered performance lineup.
Summary
The Dodge Stealth did not offer a V8 in any year or trim. It used only V6 engines—naturally aspirated and twin-turbo variants derived from Mitsubishi’s 3.0-liter V6—with the turbo versions delivering strong performance, often with all-wheel drive. If you’re seeking V8 Dodge power from that era, you’d look to other models, such as the Viper, which paired a V10 engine with Dodge’s performance branding.
