2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack: Gas Returns to Save the Iconic Muscle Car?

The Return of Gasoline Power

• ⚡ The new Dodge Charger is bringing back gasoline power with the "Six Pack" model, aiming to revive sales after a slow start with the EV-only version.
• 🚗 In the first three months of 2025, Dodge sold only 2,000 EV Chargers, a stark contrast to the 9,000+ Challengers sold in the same period of 2024.

Six Pack Engine Options and Performance

• 🚀 The Six Pack is powered by two versions of a 3.0L Hurricane inline-6 engine: the RT with 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque, and the Scat Pack with 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque.
• 💨 The high-output Scat Pack boasts 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph, featuring dual 54mm Garrett turbos capable of up to 30 lbs of boost.
• ⚙️ Both engines feature forged pistons, rods, and cranks, with the high-output version having larger turbos and an enhanced intercooling system.
• 🕹️ All Six Pack models come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, though a rear-wheel drive mode is available.

Chassis and Handling Improvements

• 🏎️ Despite sharing a chassis with the EV model, the gasoline Charger offers quicker turn-in and more stable high-speed maneuvers compared to the outgoing car.
• 🔒 The Scat Pack includes standard line lock, launch control, and a rear-wheel drive button, along with a mechanical limited-slip differential.

Design and Interior Features

• 💡 The gasoline Charger features a more conventional front end than the EV, with a slightly higher hood to accommodate the inline-6 engine and functional air intakes.
• 🚪 The interior offers premium touches like two-tone stitching, a pistol grip shifter, and a modern digital display, with a choice of 10.25-inch or 16-inch screens.
• 💺 The two-door model features a massive door and surprisingly spacious rear seating with air vents and heated seats, though headroom is slightly compromised by the sloping roofline.
• 📦 The Charger's trunk opens as a hatch, offering a huge cargo space that can be expanded by folding down the rear seats, allowing a 6-foot person to lay down comfortably.

Pricing and Availability

• 💰 The base RT model is expected to start around $50,000, with the Scat Pack adding $5,000. The electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack is around $60,000.
• 📅 Scat Pack models are slated to arrive at dealerships by the end of 2025, with RT models following in early 2026.
• 🤔 While a V8 engine has not been officially confirmed, it is widely anticipated to be released at a later date.