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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Dodge Charger Revives Muscle Spirit With Turbocharged Sixes and Burnout Mode
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious New Charger Sixpack models deliver up to 550 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a trick rear-drive mode for classic muscle antics. Dodge is bringing the tire smoke back to the muscle car scene with the 2026 Charger Sixpack, a turbocharged take on the brand's long-running performance sedan. Offered in two trims — a 420-horsepower R/T and a 550-horsepower Scat Pack — the new model marks a major shift in the Charger lineup while keeping its legacy of raw power intact. Both variants are powered by Dodge's new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six 'Hurricane' engine, a departure from the naturally aspirated V8s that defined previous generations. Despite the change, Dodge says performance and attitude remain central to the Charger's identity. Standard all-wheel drive helps put power to the pavement, but an integrated 'Donut Mode' allows drivers to temporarily route torque exclusively to the rear wheels — a nod to the brand's burnout-loving fan base. The Charger Sixpack rides on a revised chassis designed to balance everyday drivability with track-ready handling. Dodge claims the Scat Pack can hit 60 mph in the low 4-second range, while the R/T still offers brisk acceleration paired with improved fuel efficiency over the outgoing V8 models. Styling cues borrow from classic Charger muscle, with a wide stance, aggressive front fascia, and retro-inspired lighting elements. Inside, the cabin blends modern tech with performance-focused details, including heavily bolstered seats, customizable digital displays, and a drive mode selector that adjusts steering, suspension, and power delivery. The new Sixpack lineup is part of Dodge's broader performance strategy as the industry shifts toward electrification. While the all-electric Charger Daytona is also on the horizon, the Sixpack offers a bridge for enthusiasts who still want the feel and sound of internal combustion — just with a modern, turbocharged twist. Production of the 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack is set to begin later this year, with pricing expected to be announced closer to its on-sale date.
Car and Driver
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Dodge Charger Gets Its Spark Back with Powerful Turbo Sixes
The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack will reach dealerships later this year, offered as a 550-hp Scat Pack model that can run a claimed 12.2-second quarter-mile. A 420-hp R/T model will arrive early next year, and all Charger Sixpacks are all-wheel drive but can disconnect the front axle on demand for burnouts and other shenanigans. The Scat Pack version starts at $56,990, while the R/T model will come in at $51,990. When Dodge unveiled the electric Charger Daytona last spring, the news included confirmation that the Charger would also continue to offer gas variants. The Charger's new six-cylinder engine won't match the thunder of the Hemi V-8, but it packs ample power. Now, Dodge has released full details on the gas-powered 2026 Charger Sixpack before sales kick off later this year, and it looks like an absolute riot. 550 HP and RWD On Demand The Sixpack model will come in two trims. The Scat Pack tops the lineup, featuring the Sixpack—the name Dodge is using for its Hurricane inline-sixes in the new Charger—engine in "High Output" (H.O.) form. That means a total of 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine, enough for the Charger Scat Pack to blast from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds and cover the quarter-mile in a claimed 12.2 seconds. Top speed is listed at 177 mph. View Exterior Photos Dodge Below the Scat Pack will be the Charger R/T, using the "Standard Output" version of the Sixpack engine, rated at 420 hp and 468 pound-feet of torque. Dodge hasn't provided acceleration estimates for the R/T just yet, but it said this variant will top out at 168 mph. Both versions of the six-cylinder are hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Dodge revealed a few other details about the Sixpack H.O. engine, which is built around a cast-aluminum block and structural aluminum alloy oil pan. The 3.0-liter features a forged steel crankshaft and forged steel connecting rods, along with forged aluminum pistons with an anodized top ring and a diamond-like coating on the pins that aims to reduce friction. Dodge says the engine delivers 88 percent of peak torque at 2500 rpm and over 90 percent of peak torque between 3000 and 6000 rpm. For comparison, the electric Charger Day instantly delivers peak torque—but it also sounds like an alien species tried to mimic an internal-combustion engine's rumble and failed spectacularly. View Exterior Photos Dodge All Charger Sixpack models come standard with all-wheel drive, but they have a rear-wheel-drive mode that sends 100 percent of torque to the back axle. Along with a standard Line Lock feature on the Scat Pack that clamps the front brakes while directing torque rearwards, this will allow for impressive burnouts. The front axle can also disconnect when cruising to improve fuel economy. We call that a win-win. The Sixpack is equipped with a standard mechanical limited-slip differential and a launch-control function. Stopping duties are handled by Brembo six-piston front calipers and rear floating calipers, operated via a brake-by-wire "eBoost" system that adjusts the response depending on the drive mode. The Charger uses a multilink front suspension with forged aluminum links, while the rear suspension has a fully independent four-link configuration. Dodge says the Scat Pack model weighs around 4800 pounds, with 55 percent of the weight carried up front. View Exterior Photos Dodge The Same Muscular Style Visually, the Charger Sixpack doesn't look too different from its electric brethren. The front bumper features a larger lower grille with a thin slot above, while the "R-Wing" pass-through on the hood is gone. Instead, the hood instead bulges upwards to accommodate the twin-turbo engine between the fenders. Around back, the telltale dual stainless-steel exhaust tips indicate that this is a Sixpack, not a Daytona. The 20-inch wheels on the Scat Pack are shod in 275-section-width Goodyear all-season tires as standard. There are eight exterior colors available, including Green Machine, new for the Charger lineup for 2026. The Scat Pack can be had with an optional panoramic glass roof, while a Blacktop package adds darkened exterior badging and 20-inch "Blacknoise" aluminum wheels. View Interior Photos Dodge The cabin is also mostly identical to the Charger EV, the main differences being a different badge on the dashboard (reading "Charger" instead of "Daytona"), and there's a button that reads "Start Engine Stop" to emphasize the internal-combustion heart. The paddles behind the steering wheel now shift gears, instead of adjusting the regenerative braking as in the Daytona EV. A Carbon & Suede package brings carbon-fiber interior accents, carbon-fiber mirror caps, leather and suede performance seats, and suede trim on the instrument panel, headliner, and A-pillar. An 18-speaker Alpine sound system is also available. We'd put it to good use by enjoying Def Leppard's entire library. The gas-powered Charger Scat Pack will reach dealerships before the end of 2025, with orders opening on August 13. The Scat Pack will start at $56,990, while the R/T model, set to go on sale in the first half of next year, will start at $51,990. Both trims will be offered in two-door or four-door form, with the latter requiring an extra $2000 and four-door models not available until next year. The 2026 Charger Sixpack models will be sold alongside the electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which starts at $61,990 for 2026, a whopping $13,195 less than it did in 2025. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Winnipeg Free Press
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
WINDSOR – Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year
WINDSOR — Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year as it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies. However, the company says it is continuing to produce other versions of the popular Dodge Charger muscle car at the plant. Stellantis says there will be no effect on employment at the Windsor facility. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says the company will focus on the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the addition of a new four-door Charger model for the 2026 model year and the new Charger Sixpack models that will launch in the second half of the year. The postponement at the Stellantis plant comes as automakers work to adapt to the U.S. tariffs on the sector. Stellantis halted work its auto assembly plant in Windsor for a week earlier this month after also shutting it for two weeks when Trump first imposed the tariffs in early April. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Car and Driver
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Dodge Trims 2026 Charger Daytona EV Lineup to Just the Scat Pack
Dodge confirmed the electric Charger Daytona lineup will be reduced to just one trim for 2026, as it postpones R/T production due to Trump's tariffs. Dodge also said the gas-fed Charger Sixpack is due in the second half of this year; it was originally slated to start production in the first quarter of 2025. An industry tool used by Car and Driver for tracking pricing indicates that the Charger Sixpack could come in two trims: GT and Outlaw. The Dodge Charger Daytona has gotten off to a slow start. Dodge sold just 1947 units of its electric muscle car in the first quarter, and while it is currently only offered as a coupe, the sales numbers are still a far cry from the 11,371 Challenger coupes Dodge moved in the first quarter of 2023. It seems that a combination of the market's tepid response and an unstable political-economic situation has Dodge reconsidering its strategy, with the automaker confirming that the Charger Daytona's lineup will be reduced to just one trim level for 2026. The Charger Daytona is currently offered with two trims: the 496-hp R/T and the 670-hp Scat Pack. For 2026, however, the Charger Daytona will only come in Scat Pack guise, with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear telling Car and Driver that "production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T is postponed for the 2026 model year as we continue to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies." View Exterior Photos James Lipman | Car and Driver The Charger Daytona, along with the upcoming gas-powered Charger Sixpack, is built in Windsor, Ontario, and therefore is subject to the 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods implemented by the Trump administration earlier this year. In the statement, Dodge also said that the four-door version of the Charger Daytona will now be added to the lineup for the 2026 model year. The electric Charger sedan was originally due to arrive for the 2025 model year. In the statement, McAlear also reaffirmed that the gas-powered Charger Sixpack is set to arrive later this year. When the Charger Sixpack was revealed last March, Dodge had said production would start in the first half of 2025. By August, when pricing was announced for the EV, Dodge said that the six-cylinder Charger would start production in the second half of 2025. This means it could end up being a 2026 model, but Dodge refused to comment on a model year. Read the Full Story Dodge The Charger Sixpack will feature the Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six that has been proliferating throughout parent company Stellantis's North American lineups. The engine will be offered with two outputs, either 420 hp or 550 hp. Car and Driver uses an industry tool for tracking vehicle pricing, and based on information from this tool, it appears the Charger Sixpack will be offered in two trims: GT and Outlaw. There's no pricing currently listed for these models, and it is possible that these names could change before sales begin later this year. However, we think the names will likely remain as is, and the GT may represent the 420-hp output, and the Outlaw could have the 550-hp output. Dodge also declined to comment on the potential trims for the Charger Sixpack. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
