2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack Redefines Muscle Car Power with Twin-Turbo Tech

Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack: Muscle Car Power, Reborn

Forget what you know about big V8s and tire smoke. The new 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack raises the bar for muscle cars, ditching the old 6.4-liter HEMI for something leaner and meaner. At its heart beats Dodge's all-new "SIXPACK" twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, tuned to deliver a punch that even loyal HEMI fans can't ignore.

Dodge split the lineup into two trims, the R/T and the Scat Pack. The R/T’s Standard Output packs a solid 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. But the real fireworks come from the Scat Pack—a High Output version with a whopping 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft. That's not just numbers on paper; it's a 13% jump in power and almost 12% more torque than the legend it replaces. It rockets from 0-60 mph in only 3.9 seconds, sails through the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, and keeps going until 177 mph. There's raw power everywhere in the rev range, with 88% of peak torque waiting for you at just 2,500 rpm and more than 90% held steady all the way to 6,000 rpm. Imagine flooring it at a green light and feeling that instant, unrelenting shove. The engine's redline sits at 6,500 rpm, all while twin turbos crank out up to 30 psi boost.

New Tech Inside, Classic Attitude Outside

So, how did Dodge build an engine this tough and responsive? A beefy cast-aluminum block forms the foundation. Inside, you get forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons with low-friction coatings. There's state-of-the-art stuff like diamond-like carbon on the piston rings, plasma-coated cylinder walls for strength, direct fuel injection running at a fierce 5,075 psi, and engine-mounted intercoolers to cool the charge air. Twin camshafts use wide-range variable valve timing for power across the whole band. This is serious engineering, designed to take a beating and keep delivering those neck-snapping launches.

All that muscle gets sent through an eight-speed automatic and a smart all-wheel drive system. There’s a special performance mode to unlock rear-drive action when you want to kick the tail out. For different weather and driving moods, the Charger gives you multiple drive modes. Wet/Snow Mode keeps things safe with a 50/50 torque split and gentle gear shifts. Flip into Sport Mode, and everything sharpens up—quick response, aggressive shifts, weightier steering, and those unmistakable muscle car exhaust notes.

The only drawback? The new Charger clocks in at a hefty 4,816 pounds, making it around 400 to 600 pounds heavier than the outgoing Challenger. But it makes up for it with big practical gains—22.7 cubic feet of cargo room, or a massive 37.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. For a car this quick, that's hard to beat.

When it comes to value, the gas-powered Scat Pack Sixpack is now Dodge’s most powerful Charger under $55,000. But there’s a twist—Dodge also dropped a Daytona Scat Pack electric model, boasting 670 horses and a wild 3.3-second 0-60 time. Even with electric making headlines, there’s something about the Charger Sixpack’s mix of turbocharged grunt, classic attitude, and everyday practicality that keeps old-school fans and new buyers buzzing. Muscle cars aren’t dead—they’re just evolving.