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First Drive: 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Puts 550-HP Inline-Six to the Test

Dodge presents the gasoline Sixpack as a counterpoint to the electric Daytona.

Overview

  • The Scat Pack uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six rated at 550 hp and 531 lb-ft.
  • The system offers all-wheel drive with a selectable rear-drive mode plus Launch Control and Line Lock.
  • Dodge cites 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds and a 12.2-second quarter-mile, with real-world launches consistently in the low fours.
  • First-drive testing on the Tail of the Dragon reports composed, confidence-inspiring dynamics that make the big two-door feel smaller.
  • Reviewers note rough edges including a gravel-like exhaust resonance at light throttle, some throttle tip-in lag, muted feedback at the limit, and no V8 or manual, while pricing starts at $49,995 plus $1,995 destination with sales slated for late 2025.