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Dodge Charger gets twin-turbo inline-six gasoline options, two- and four-door models

If you liked the new Dodge Charger muscle car but didn't want an EV (Daytona model), you have new options with the release of the 2026 Dodge Charger powered by the twin-turbo SIXPACK engine. With one model, buyers will get 550 hp and the most powerful version of the Hurricane engine in production. Two- and four-door models available.

Well-known in the 1970s, the Dodge "SIXPACK" badge referred to three two-barrel carburetors for a total of six barrels. Today, the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack revives that SIXPACK spirit with a straight six-cylinder layout. Dodge's newest muscle car made its official public debut in downtown Pontiac, MI, on Aug. 8.

According to Dodge CEO Matt McAlear, "The all-new turbocharged 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack is the most powerful car customers can buy priced less than $55,000."

The SIXPACK will be available in both high-output (H.O.) and standard-output (S.O.) variants:

• Charger Scat Pack with the inline SIXPACK H.O. engine delivers 550 hp, 531 lb-ft torque, top speed of 177 mph. It clocks a 3.9-sec 0 to 60 time and runs the quarter mile in 12.2 sec.
• Charger R/T with the inline SIXPACK S.O. engine delivers 420 hp, 468 lb-ft of torque, top speed of 168 mph.

The Scat Pack and R/T trims will be available in both two-door and four-door configurations.

According to one Designfax reader, "This engine has been available for several years in the Wagoneer, so it is a proven platform." Readers are excited about the new Charger ICE options.

The turbo-powered SIXPACK H.O. engine uses a new, low-restriction air-induction system and low-restriction exhaust system to enhance horsepower and torque. Designed for maximum performance, the SIXPACK's power is centered on a solid foundation of a deep-skirt cast-aluminum block and structural aluminum alloy oil pan. Cross-bolted steel main bearing caps hold the forged steel crankshaft and forged steel connecting rods. Deck-plate honing of the block during manufacturing optimizes the cylinder bore shape.

The SIXPACK H.O. engine delivers its impressive horsepower with oil-jet-cooled forged-aluminum pistons with an anodized top ring and a diamond-like coating (DLC) on the pins to minimize friction. It runs with a 9.5:1 compression ratio and produces maximum output on 91 octane premium fuel.

Key features of the SIXPACK H.O. engine include:

• Boost that delivers 88% of peak torque at 2,500 rpm for immediate low-end response and more than 90% of peak torque from 3,000 to 6,000 rpm for sustained performance.
• High-pressure (5,075 psi/350 bar) direct fuel injection with centrally mounted injectors.
• Dual overhead camshafts with wide-range, fully independent variable valve timing.
• Engine-mounted water-to-air charge air coolers with dual inlets, with a separate cooling circuit.
• Plasma transfer wire arc coating in the cylinder bores for an ultra-thin, durable, low-friction wear surface.
• A carbon-styled engine cover stamped with a red-accented SIXPACK text logo to announce the presence of the ICE engine under the hood.

The SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack boasts twin Garrett GT2054 turbochargers (54 mm), low inertia and high flow to spin up fast, with a peak boost of 30 psi and an RPM of 185,000 for the SIXPACK H.O., which pushes more air into the combustion chamber, delivering more horsepower and torque. The turbine material is constructed with Inconel 100, which is an industry-first application. The twin counter-rotating turbos reduce turbo lag and balance airflow dynamics.

The new 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK-powered models are the world's only AWD muscle cars with rear-wheel-drive capability. The robust 880RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission features a multi-disc wet clutch system that opens at the push of a button to enable on-demand RWD functionality, capable of sending 100% of torque to the rear wheels. The Charger Scat Pack can be put in Line Lock or rear-wheel drive to perform a burnout to clean and heat the tires before a pass down the strip. When ready to launch, the driver can switch back to AWD and reap the benefits of launching off the line with all four tires, providing extra grip in the rear. Charger's standard AWD system also includes a Front-Axle Disconnect feature to provide improved fuel economy. Five distinct drive modes include Auto, Eco, Wet/Snow, Sport, and Custom.

The Charger Scat Pack comes standard with 20-in. by 10-in. Diamond Cut Luster wheels, with a 275/40ZR20 Goodyear all-season tire square setup.

The Dodge Charger Scat Pack's exclusive performance-tuned active exhaust includes a dual mode with electronically controlled valves and a unique aggressive tuning character for each drive mode. Active noise cancelling is engineered to minimize unwanted sound frequencies in the cabin. The 100-mm rolled dual exhaust tips for both SIXPACK-powered models are available in bright or Eclipse chrome finish.

The SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack features standard front 380-mm by 36-mm and rear 360-mm by 32-mm ventilated discs and Brembo six-piston front fixed 36-mm and rear floating 52-mm calipers. The Brake by Wire eBoost intelligent braking system uses a central module to control vehicle deceleration.

The purpose-built suspension system is designed for serious control. Up front, a multi-link suspension with forged aluminum links, and in the rear, a fully independent 4-link setup. The body structure features a 55%/45% weight distribution.

The front fascia is unique to SIXPACK-powered models, with a larger, more pronounced grille area than Daytona models. In the back, bright, rolled, stainless-steel exhaust tips are housed in a rear fascia that features a debossed Charger text logo, with Eclipse exhaust tips available with the optional Blacktop Package. A standard Gloss Black rear spoiler on the Scat Pack enhances the drivability at high speeds.

SIXPACK-powered models are currently available for order in eight exterior color options: new-for-2026 Green Machine joins After Dark, Bludicrous, Diamond Black, Peel Out, Redeye, Triple Nickel, and White Knuckle.

Inside, the interior linework and texture are inspired by the iconic 1968 Dodge Charger. There is a freestanding, wide-format standard 10.25-in. cluster screen, with a 12.3-in. center display positioned in a center stack angled toward the driver. Attitude Adjustment lighting is available.

The performance-oriented steering wheel is technical in feel, with a heated flat-top/flat-bottom design, and includes paddle shifters on Charger Scat Pack models. Pistol-grip shifter and the start/power button are packaged close together on the center console, which also incorporates an available wireless phone charger on Plus models. Premium seat options include heated Black Nappa leather and Demonic Red Nappa leather seats; high-backed fixed headrest seats embellished with a unique pass-through are available on Plus trims.

The turbocharged Dodge Charger Scat Pack includes a wide range of standard and available safety and advanced driving features. Next-gen Dodge Charger models are engineered with the highest level of autonomous driving features of any muscle car.

Orders for the 2026 Dodge Charger powered by the SIXPACK engine will open on August 13. Vehicles are scheduled to begin arriving at dealerships before the end of the year. The 420-hp 2026 Dodge Charger R/T will be available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $49,995. The 550-hp 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack will be available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995.

Source: Dodge/Stellantis

Published August 2025

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