2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee: 600 hp and the six-cylinder muscle car
The 2027 Charger Super Bee gets 600 hp from a twin-turbo inline-six. Here are the verified specs and how it compares with the Scat Pack.
The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition is a 600-hp, twin-turbo inline-six muscle car with all-wheel drive and a rear-drive mode. Dodge claims 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and an 11.8-second quarter mile. Pricing has not been announced yet.
If you still think of a Charger as a V8, Dodge would like you to move on. The Super Bee uses the high-output version of the 3.0-liter SIXPACK engine, and it has more power than any Super Bee before it. It also sounds different, which will start more arguments at car meets than the horsepower figure ever will.
Key specs
| Engine | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (SIXPACK H.O.), AWD with on-demand rear-wheel-drive mode, 8-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp, 531 lb-ft, claimed |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 seconds, claimed |
| Price (US$) | TBA (no official price announced) |
| On sale | Pricing, ordering and availability to be announced, per Dodge |
All figures are Dodge’s. Dodge has not published a price or a top speed for the Super Bee, so the price is listed as TBA and top speed is left out. The 2026 Charger Scat Pack figures below are also Dodge’s.
Quick facts
- Dodge claims an 11.8-second quarter mile for the Super Bee Launch Edition.
- The 2026 Charger Scat Pack makes 550 hp and is claimed to reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
- The 2026 Scat Pack starts at $54,995 for the two-door and $56,995 for the four-door, before destination.
- The Super Bee will be built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada.
- The last Super Bee, the 2023 Last Call model, had 485 hp, according to Dodge.
Pros and cons
Pros
- At 600 hp, it is the most powerful Super Bee Dodge has built.
- A rear-drive mode keeps the old muscle-car character available on demand.
- Brembo brakes, forged 20-inch wheels and adaptive suspension come with the Launch Edition.
- New Track and Drag Modes give it more focus than the standard Scat Pack.
Cons
- There is still no price, so value is impossible to judge.
- Fans of the HEMI V8 will miss the noise.
- It is a limited-production model, so supply will be tight.
Why it matters
The Charger is in the middle of the biggest change in its history. The old V8 cars are gone, and Dodge now sells an electric Charger Daytona and gas cars with the SIXPACK inline-six. The Super Bee is the first proper performance special for the new gas car, and it has to convince people that a six-cylinder Charger can still be a muscle car.
The timing matters too. Ram has brought back a supercharged V8 in the Ram 1500 TRX SRT, which shows Stellantis is willing to give buyers big engines where it can. The Super Bee shows the opposite approach: smaller engine, turbochargers, all-wheel drive and quicker times than many of the old V8 cars.
Who it is for
The Super Bee will suit buyers who want the fastest gas Charger and do not mind that it has six cylinders. It also makes sense for people who live with real winters, since all-wheel drive is standard and the rear-drive mode is there for track days and empty parking lots. If you want the HEMI sound above all else, a used Charger from before the switch is the only route left.
Anyone buying one should also budget for some track time. A 600-hp sedan with Track and Drag Modes is much more enjoyable, and much safer, once you have learned how it behaves at the limit on a closed course rather than on a public road. Many tracks run open days and driving schools that welcome modern muscle cars, and they are the right place to explore what the Super Bee can do.
How to photograph the Super Bee
Muscle cars look best from a low front three-quarter angle with a wide lens, which exaggerates the width of the nose. Launch Edition colors like Sucker Punch and Shady are bright, so keep an eye on highlights and avoid shooting them under hard noon sun.
At a drag strip, stand behind the safety barrier near the launch area and use a fast shutter speed of 1/1000s or more to freeze the car as the front lifts. The guide to photographing fast subjects safely covers where to stand and what to avoid.
Verdict
The Super Bee is the most convincing argument yet for the six-cylinder Charger. Six hundred horsepower, all-wheel drive with a rear-drive mode and claimed 3.6-second acceleration put it ahead of the old Super Bee on almost every measure.
The missing piece is price. If Dodge keeps it close to the Scat Pack, it could be very good value. If not, it will be a fast, loud, expensive collector’s item.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the 2027 Charger Super Bee have?
Dodge rates the Super Bee Launch Edition at 600 hp and 531 lb-ft from its high-output 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six. That is 50 hp more than the 2026 Charger Scat Pack. Dodge says it is the most powerful Super Bee it has built, beating the 485-hp 2023 Last Call model.
How fast is the Dodge Charger Super Bee?
Dodge claims 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a quarter mile of 11.8 seconds for the Launch Edition. For comparison, Dodge claims 3.9 seconds and 12.2 seconds for the 2026 Charger Scat Pack. Independent tests have not been published yet, so treat these as manufacturer figures for now.
How much does the Charger Super Bee cost?
Dodge has not announced pricing. Its launch release said pricing, ordering and availability details would follow later. For reference, the 2026 Charger Scat Pack starts at $54,995 for the two-door and $56,995 for the four-door, excluding destination. The Super Bee will almost certainly cost more than that.
Does the Super Bee have a V8?
No. The 2027 Super Bee uses the 3.0-liter twin-turbo SIXPACK inline-six in high-output form. Dodge no longer offers a V8 Charger. If you want a V8 from the same parent company, Ram’s 2027 TRX SRT pickup still uses a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI.
