On August 7, 2026, Dodge introduced the Charger Super Bee for the 2027 model year. This version does not use a V8: under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo SIXPACK inline-six. The manufacturer claims 600 hp and a target 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. Dodge plans to launch the model in mid-2027.
The Super Bee is the most powerful gasoline-powered Charger with an inline-six, but it is not the most powerful Charger overall. The electric Daytona Scat Pack is rated at 670 hp. The new model is aimed at drivers who want a gasoline car focused on rapid launches and track driving, rather than a compromise between different types of powertrains.
Charger Super Bee: Key Figures
Parameter | Dodge's stated figure |
|---|---|
Model year | 2027 |
Engine | 3.0-liter twin-turbo SIXPACK inline-six |
Maximum output | 600 hp |
0–60 mph | 3.6 seconds — manufacturer's target |
Drivetrain | All-wheel drive with selectable rear-wheel-drive mode |
Sales launch | Mid-2027 |
These figures were published on the official Super Bee page. The word “target” matters: the acceleration figure is Dodge's claim, not the result of an independent test.
The 50-hp Increase Is Only Part of the Changes
The Charger Scat Pack provides the basis for comparison: its high-output SIXPACK engine produces 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. For the Super Bee, Dodge added larger turbochargers and an upgraded cooling system. The brand also specifies six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo brakes.
The suspension uses a two-valve adaptive damping system. It controls compression and rebound separately, so the setup is not limited to a single “soft” or “firm” mode. The Super Bee also offers Launch Control and lets the driver switch from all-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive using a steering-wheel button. Dodge provides the technical specifications for the standard high-output SIXPACK and its 550-hp version on a separate engine page.
What Rear-Wheel-Drive Mode Changes
In its usual configuration, all-wheel drive helps put the engine's torque down during launch. Switching to rear-wheel drive does not turn the Super Bee into a different car, but it gives the driver a different handling character on a closed course or track. On public roads, this is not a reason to disable the electronic assists or test the limits of grip.
Why the Super Bee Name Returns Without a HEMI V8
Historically, Super Bee has been associated with simple, powerful versions of classic Dodge models. In 2027, the name is being applied to a car with a turbocharged inline-six rather than a V8. This is not a V8 disguised under a new designation, but a different approach to performance: twin turbochargers and all-wheel drive are intended to deliver strong output and rapid launches.
On the official 2027 Dodge Charger family page, the Super Bee is listed alongside the 550-hp Scat Pack and 420-hp R/T. This shows where the new model sits within the gasoline lineup without comparing it with the electric Daytona, which uses a different powertrain and has different specifications.
What Is Known — and What Is Not
Confirmed by Dodge: 600 hp, a gasoline-powered inline-six, upgraded brakes and suspension, all-wheel drive with a rear-wheel-drive mode, and a planned launch in mid-2027.
Not yet disclosed: pricing, sales conditions in specific markets, exact equipment levels, and independent performance-test results.
Do not apply specifications from other Chargers to the Super Bee: the figures for the electric Daytona and standard Scat Pack refer to different versions.
What to Watch for as Sales Approach
For prospective buyers, the equipment included as standard matters more than the number “600” itself. It is worth waiting for the price list, checking whether adaptive dampers, track modes, and a run recorder are included as standard, and confirming whether two- and four-door body styles will be available in the relevant market. Until those details are released, comparing the Super Bee's price with the Mustang, electric Charger Daytona, or previous V8 Chargers would be premature.
