Dodge Trademarks ‘Charger Outlaw' Name For 550‑HP SIXPACK Muscle Car

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10-07-2025

Dodge appears to be locking in its next muscle-era identity, as fresh trademark filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) confirm that both 'Outlaw' and 'Charger Outlaw' are officially in the pipeline. While the brand hasn't said the words publicly just yet, this latest paperwork backs up what insiders and dealers have hinted at for months: the 2026 Dodge Charger Outlaw is coming—and it's aiming to rewrite the rules.
The High-Output SIXPACK Steps Forward
First tipped through Stellantis' internal Dealer Connect system, the Outlaw badge is believed to be tied directly to the High-Output Hurricane I6, part of Dodge's new twin-turbocharged SIXPACK lineup. The standard-output variant will reportedly wear the GT badge, while the Outlaw is reserved for the top-shelf performance spec.
If the early figures are accurate, we're looking at 550 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque, eclipsing the outgoing 6.4-liter HEMI Scat Pack by a healthy margin. And unlike the old muscle formula, the new Outlaw will feature standard all-wheel drive with a selectable rear-drive mode—an increasingly familiar move as performance brands juggle traction and tradition.
Muscle Branding, Rebooted
The 'Outlaw' name marks new territory for Dodge. It's not a retro callback or a Hellcat offshoot—it's something altogether fresh. And with Dodge recently pulling the plug on the all-electric Charger Daytona R/T, it's hard not to see the Outlaw as a strategic reset: back to internal combustion, back to drama, but with a modern drivetrain under the skin.
In fact, while the Hurricane I6 is set to replace most of Dodge's V8 lineup, a new HEMI-powered Charger may still be in the works, suggesting Dodge isn't quite ready to give up its old-school thunder entirely. The Outlaw could end up straddling both eras—symbolic of the brand's pivot but still packing the kind of specs that would make a Challenger owner raise an eyebrow.
The Setup: AWD, Turbo Power, and That Name
The Outlaw's powertrain is expected to pair the Hurricane I6 with Dodge's fourth-gen 8-speed 880RE automatic transmission. Early reports suggest the AWD setup will allow daily driveability with wet-weather confidence, while a rear-drive mode will give purists the tail-happy fun they're used to.
While we don't yet have images or emblem designs, the trademarks confirm that 'Outlaw' and 'Charger Outlaw' are designated for full vehicle use—not accessories or wheel trims. It's clear Dodge sees this as a cornerstone identity, not just a throwaway special edition.
Source: Chrysler
Where It Fits In The Charger Legacy
There's no doubt the Charger name carries weight, whether you remember it as a full-size sedan, a coupe, or a dragstrip hero. From the NASCAR-bred legends of the '60s to the snarling four-doors of the 2000s, Dodge's muscle car story is long and often outrageous. The Outlaw, then, becomes the next chapter—one that trades raw displacement for turbo sophistication but aims to keep the attitude firmly intact.
This is Dodge navigating a post-V8 world on its own terms. No silent EVs here. No badge engineering. Just a new badge, a big number, and a signal that the muscle car isn't dead—it's just getting smarter.
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