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Dodge Launches 2026 Charger R/T and Scat Pack with Turbocharged Inline-Six

Dodge’s STLA Large architecture offers flexibility to install a twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six with standard all-wheel drive in response to slowing EV demand.

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Overview

  • The 2026 Charger R/T uses a 420-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six that produces 468 lb-ft of torque and lets drivers switch its standard all-wheel-drive system to pure rear-wheel drive.
  • The Charger Scat Pack’s high-output Hurricane engine delivers 550 hp and 531 lb-ft for a 0–60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds.
  • Both models include launch control and line-lock functionality, and start at $49,995 for the R/T and $54,995 for the Scat Pack, plus a $1,995 delivery fee, with orders opening August 13.
  • CEO Matt McAlear said a sub-$40,000 gas-powered Charger is unlikely given the standard AWD, widebody design and added performance justify the new pricing.
  • Dodge emphasized that the STLA Large platform’s multi-energy design could accommodate future powertrains, including a potential Hemi V8.