Dodge's Charger Super Bee: Most Powerful Six-Pack Yet

Charger Super Bee teases a new high-power Six Pack

Dodge has officially teased a return of the Super Bee badge — and this time it's attached to what the brand calls the most powerful Six Pack Charger ever built. A short 15-second clip dropped by Dodge sets the mood: bees buzzing around a racetrack post, amber lights flicking to green and Wiz Khalifa's 'Black and Yellow' looping in the background. The message is simple and bold: mark August 7, 2026, on your calendar for Roadkill Night in Pontiac, Michigan.

CEO Matt McAlear confirmed the teaser's bold claim, saying the upcoming Charger Super Bee will top the current Six Pack lineup in output. But there’s one key detail enthusiasts notice immediately — no HEMI V8 appears to be in play for this launch.

Where the Six Pack comes from

Today's Charger Six Pack models are powered by the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six, built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. The Hurricane is offered in two well-known states of tune:

• Standard Output (S.O.): roughly 420 hp and 468 lb-ft (426 PS and 635 Nm) of torque.
• High Output (H.O.): approximately 550 hp and 531 lb-ft (558 PS and 720 Nm) of torque.

Both variants use an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system, and both are credited with a top speed around 177 mph (285 kph). The H.O. Six Pack can sprint from 0–60 mph in about 3.9 seconds and runs the quarter mile in roughly 12.2 seconds — numbers that underscore how far modern muscle cars have evolved.

What to expect from the Super Bee

Sources and Dodge's own hints suggest the new Super Bee will slot above the Charger Six Pack H.O., with power cranked toward the 600–650 hp range. If Dodge delivers on that, the Super Bee will be the most potent Hurricane-powered Charger to date, but it will still be distinct from the Charger Daytona Scat Pack at the top of the current lineup.

The Daytona Scat Pack is factory-rated at about 670 hp and 627 lb-ft (680 PS and 850 Nm), which Dodge markets aggressively as 'the most powerful muscle car in the world.' That claim sits awkwardly alongside competitors such as Ford's Mustang GTD, which brings a supercharged V8 producing roughly 815 hp and 664 lb-ft (826 PS and 900 Nm). In short: the Super Bee may be record-setting for Six Pack Chargers, but it likely will not be Dodge's absolute peak performer.

Performance expectations and figures

Early conjecture places the Super Bee's output roughly as follows:

• Estimated power: 600–650 hp (608–659 PS)
• Drivetrain: twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six, eight-speed auto, AWD
• Top speed: expected similar ceiling to current Six Pack models (~177 mph)
• 0–60 mph and quarter-mile: likely to edge the H.O. Six Pack times but remain sub-Scat Pack

These estimates are in line with Dodge's stated aim to push the Hurricane platform to new performance heights while retaining the all-weather predictability of all-wheel drive.

Design cues and the Super Bee legacy

The Super Bee nameplate is one of Dodge's most storied. First introduced in 1968 on Coronet-based muscle cars, the Super Bee began life as a budget-friendly high-performance option aimed at mainstream buyers — a direct rival to Plymouth's Road Runner. It moved to the Charger architecture briefly in 1977 before disappearing from US showrooms as insurance costs and changing market conditions took hold.

Dodge and Chrysler of Mexico kept the branding alive in various forms over the decades, and the Super Bee has surfaced several times as limited-edition packages for modern Chargers (2007, 2013 and 2023), typically featuring retro paint schemes, bold striping and large Super Bee graphics. Expect the new 2026 Super Bee to lean into that heritage with black-and-yellow livery, throwback badging and a package designed to turn heads.

Why no HEMI yet?

One of the biggest talking points for diehard Mopar fans is whether the almighty HEMI V8 will return to the Charger lineup. Tim Kuniskis, who returned to lead Stellantis' American brands after executive shakeups in late 2024, did reintroduce V8 power under the hood of the Ram 1500. That move fueled hope that a supercharged HEMI might also find its way back into Charger performance variants.

But so far there is no confirmation of a HEMI-powered Super Bee. If Dodge had a V8 package ready, enthusiasts argue it likely would have leaked or been signaled by the automaker by now. Instead, Dodge appears to be squeezing maximum performance from the Hurricane inline-six architecture for this next reveal.

Market positioning and what this means for buyers

The Charger Super Bee will likely occupy a tactical spot in Dodge's lineup: a high-performance, visually distinctive special edition that showcases the Hurricane's performance ceiling without displacing the Daytona Scat Pack as the brand's top factory performer. For buyers, that translates to a special-edition feel, collectible appeal and strong on-paper performance — especially for those who prefer modern, efficient twin-turbo six-cylinder power over a thirsty V8.

Highlights:

• Expected limited-run special edition with retro-inspired Super Bee styling
• Strong emphasis on performance tuning of the Hurricane inline-six
• AWD traction and modern driveline tech retained for daily usability

Final take

Dodge's August reveal promises a visually loud, performance-focused Super Bee that will be the most powerful Six Pack Charger yet. For purists waiting on a HEMI comeback, patience continues as speculation swirls. For the rest — enthusiasts, collectors and performance shoppers — the Super Bee will likely offer a compelling mix of heritage styling, modern muscle performance and exclusivity. Official specs drop August 7, and until then, the buzz — literally — keeps building.