About one yr after its electrical twin launched, the long-awaited gas-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack is lastly right here. A minimum of in the interim, it is solely obtainable with a six-cylinder, nevertheless it’s a six-cylinder with loads of grunt. It additionally has loads of {hardware} to provide it efficiency for extra than simply straight traces. And it is all wrapped in almost the identical bodywork as the electrical Charger Daytona. It would not make fairly as a lot energy because the Daytona, although neither does it price as a lot. Let’s dive into the small print.
It Has Greater Grilles And A Greater Hood
Unsurprisingly, for the reason that automobile was designed to help each gasoline and electrical powertrains, the Sixpack is broadly equivalent to the Daytona. A lot of the design adjustments reside within the entrance finish. Due to the combustion engine’s elevated cooling wants, the decrease air intakes have been expanded, with an additional slot added between the principle grille and the decrease one. Moreover, there is no extra “R-Wing” air vent going from the principle grille up by way of entrance clip, since now there’s an engine in the best way. The hood has even been raised within the center to make clearance for the tall straight-six.
In that domed hood is a vent (one which’s truly purposeful), and the mesh options the phrase “SIXPACK.” Stellantis Head of North American Design Scott Krugger stated that there was some debate over the orientation of the phrase mark. The top design has the phrase right-side-up for the motive force, however some designers lobbied for the alternative structure in order that it will be simpler to learn for individuals strolling previous the automobile. The final of the adjustments comes on the rear, the place there at the moment are twin exhaust suggestions (as a substitute of the substitute Fratzonic system), and the rear diffuser panel reads CHARGER as a substitute of DAYTONA.
The inside has even fewer adjustments, merely swapping the Charger sprint badge for a Daytona one, and no “Energy Shot” button on the steering wheel. It is also the identical dimension inside as the electrical mannequin, and has the identical screens on provide. A ten.25-inch instrument display screen and 12.3-inch infotainment display screen are customary, and they are often upgraded with a 16-inch instrument show and 8-inch head-up show.
Regardless Of Engine, The Charger Packs Loads Of Efficiency
We have lengthy identified that the Charger Sixpack would, as its title implies, have six-cylinder engines. They’re each variations of the Hurricane twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six. The usual-output model for the R/T makes 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque. The high-output model for the Scat Pack makes 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque.
The Scat Pack may even be the primary model obtainable, and it is the one which Dodge is bragging about. The corporate claims it would hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and end the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds. The Scat Pack additionally has a high velocity of 177 mph. The usual-output is not precisely sluggish, although, and it has a high velocity of 168 mph.
These are wonderful numbers, however what’s arguably extra spectacular about these Sixpacks is the truth that they have some candy drivetrain and chassis options to make the most of the boosted sixes. Each R/T and Scat Pack characteristic an 8-speed automated transmission paired with all-wheel drive as customary. The switch case has a clutch on it in order that the entrance axle will be absolutely disconnected. This serves two functions. The automobile can disengage the entrance axle by itself for higher gasoline financial system when cruising, or it may be manually disengaged by the motive force in order that the Charger turns into a real rear-drive muscle automobile.
Each trims additionally come customary with a rear limited-slip differential and Line Lock, so will probably be a breeze to show tires into smoke. Talking of tires, the usual width set is 275-mm broad, with 305-mm ones obtainable optionally. Launch Management, with adjustable launch RPM, can be customary for once you need to go quick, reasonably than make a present. Bringing the whole lot to a cease on all Chargers are six-piston Brembo entrance calipers with 15-inch vented rotors. The rear rotors are 14.2-inch models. Having massive energy and massive brakes are welcome, for the reason that Sixpack nonetheless is not gentle at 4,816 kilos.
How A lot It Will Value
The bottom trim for the Charger Sixpack is the R/T, and it’ll begin at $49,995. With the $1,995 vacation spot cost added in, it involves $51,990. Sadly, individuals wanting the lower-priced R/T should wait till the primary half of subsequent yr. The Scat Pack, then again, will arrive by the tip of this yr, and Dodge will begin taking orders for each the two- and four-door variations on August 13. The Scat Pack may even begin at $54,995, or $56,990 with vacation spot included. To get one of many four-door variations, you will must spend an additional $2,000.
On a aspect be aware, Dodge has adjusted pricing for the Charger Daytona. Now that the R/T is gone, the Scat Pack is the brand new start line for the electrical Chargers. It has a beginning value of $59,995, or $61,990, which is near the place the R/T used to start out. After all, sellers have been providing deep reductions on Daytonas, so that you might be able to get a 2025 nonetheless in inventory for a lot cheaper. As a reminder, the Daytona Scat Pack makes 670 hp and 627 lb-ft. Moreover, the Daytona four-doors will probably be on sale by the tip of the yr, alongside the primary Sixpack coupes.