It is no secret that the Dodge Charger is going through a sales slowdown, with the muscle car frequently ranking near, or right at, the top of the list of the slowest-selling cars in the United States in any given month. Still, 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of this iconic nameplate, and Dodge is not the sort of brand to let such a milestone go by quietly. Timed to coincide with this year’s annual Roadkill Nights celebrations, Dodge has revealed the 2027 Charger Sixpack Super Bee, which is now the most powerful internal-combustion version of the current-generation muscle car so far.
The Super Bee badge has a long-standing history at Dodge, first appearing on the Coronet in 1968 before making its way to the Charger in 1971. This latest Super Bee taps into that high-performance lineage with a set of targeted upgrades to the High Output Hurricane inline-six under the bonnet. Dodge has equipped the engine with larger 58-mm Garrett turbochargers that move 7.5 percent more air than the previous units. These new turbos are supported by revisions to the intake system, charge-air path and intercooler, helping the 3.0-litre straight-six breathe more effectively.
With those changes, along with a revised exhaust system and fresh engine calibration, this Super Bee-specific powertrain setup produces 600 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. Nearly the entire cooling system has also been reworked to help ensure that all of that power remains available on the drag strip or road course. The engine is paired with a Torqueflite 880RE eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels, and Dodge says this combination helps the Super Bee sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds. Keep the throttle pinned, and the company claims an 11.8-second quarter-mile time. The Super Bee also gains two new drive modes, Drag and Track, each featuring specific calibrations designed to maximise performance in those respective conditions.
To make the most of the extra power, the Super Bee also gets dedicated chassis upgrades. Front spring rates are up by 12 percent and rear spring rates rise by 6 percent. Front tension-link bushing stiffness increases by 25 percent, while front handling-link bushing stiffness climbs by 50 percent. The rear stabiliser bar has also been stiffened by 20 percent. According to Dodge, these changes should sharpen steering response while also reducing understeer on the track.
A major highlight of the suspension package is the new Continuous Damping Control (CDC) dual-valve adaptive dampers, which replace the passive dampers used on lesser Charger variants. At each corner, the car rides on 20-by-11-inch wheels wrapped in 305/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 summer tyres. Behind them are huge 16-inch Brembo brake rotors, clamped by six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear. Dodge says these brakes offer 27 percent more brake pad area than before, giving the muscle car serious stopping power in braking zones. The brand also claims brake fade resistance is twice that of the now-discontinued SRT Charger models.
Other notable features include revised fascias that improve cooling and aerodynamic performance, bespoke cloth seats with unique high bolsters, and the all-new Drive Experience Recorder (DxR) developed by Cosworth. The last of these works in a similar way to General Motors’ Performance Data Recorder, and should be a welcome addition for anyone keen to improve their track driving skills.
Every 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee will be offered in Launch Edition specification. That means buyers will have fairly limited choices on the order form, with only three exterior colours available: Sucker Punch, Shady, and Diamond Black. As with any special-edition Mopar, the car also comes dressed with model-specific graphics and badging, which gives it a distinctly old-school flavour.
For now, Dodge is not ready to announce pricing, but it appears likely that the car will command a premium over the regular Charger Sixpack Scat Pack Plus, which starts at $61,985. Even so, regardless of the final price increase, it will be interesting to see whether this kind of performance upgrade can win over buyers who are used to V-8 power, despite this model having only six cylinders under the bonnet.
