When Dodge first introduced the heavily revamped Dodge Charger, it chose to do so as an EV with the first wave of Charger models being all-electric only. That decision infuriated enthusiasts and the resulting slump in sales taught Dodge an important lesson about listening to the customer.

However, the one model that was waiting in the wings as all of this was happening was the gasoline-powered model with these Sixpack models being the true successors to the Chargers V8 legacy. Not much was known about them beyond initial statements released by Dodge, but that has now changed with the brand using Roadkill Nights in Metro Detroit to formally unveil the long-awaited variant.

No V8… For Now

Contrary to the flood of rumors as well as the coincidence of Dodge choosing to do their announcement on August 8th, the Sixpack is not bringing the V8 back to the Charger (at least not yet.) Instead, these models will be powered by the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six but how much power you get depends on the model.

The Sixpack R/T gets a slightly detuned version of the six-cylinder that makes 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. Buyers looking for more raw power will have to go for the Scat Pack version that infuses the engine with forged internals and a higher rate of boost thta bumps power up to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. These figures are certainly befitting of the “High Output”portion of the engine’s designation. An eight-speed automatic is standard on both models and both of them also get a trick all-wheel drive system that allows drivers to tailor the amount of power going to all the wheels with a mode that can send all of it to the rear wheels.

Other goodies include a limited slip differential, launch control, line lock mode, an active exhaust system, and Dodge’s performance pages feature. As for the V8, Dodge last said that it wouldn’t be able to fit in the car without a major redesign for the front end. However, the brand appeared to change its tune slightly, with an exec saying “Don’t be surprised if it would fit.” This could imply the brand found a way to fix that inconvenient problem.

Muscular styling channels the 1960s

While the core design is largely shared with the EV, there are some subtle differences that were added to help support the addition of a gasoline engine. The novel “R-Wing” front pass through is gone with the piece being replaced by a traditional front grille to help improve cooling to the engine. The suspension is also changed with the front end getting a different forged front multi-link suspension and a reworked independent four-link rear suspension.

The interior is also largely carried over from the EV with the cabin getting a more assertive personality and supportive seats that blend comfort with plenty of bolstering to go along with the pistol style shifter for the eight-speed automatic.

When can I buy one?

Order books for both Sixpack models will open up on August 11th with the first deliveries scheduled to take place later this year. The four-door and the “base” R/T models are still not coming yt with these models making their appearance in late 2026.

“That’s the beauty of this platform,” McAlear added. “Some can say we’re lucky, some can say we’re smart. We did not commit to one technology, one powertrain. A lot went into this platform from the beginning to be able to evolve over time and flex with consumer demand and changes in regulatory [policy].”

This is reflected in the pricing ladder which shows the gasoline powered model is less expensive than the EV. While today’s news didn’t produce the V8 that many folks were hoping for, the sly statement form Dodge seems to indicate that we might see such a model sooner rather than later.

	Two-Door	Four-Door
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T (SO)	$51,990	$53,990
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack (HO)	$56,990	$58,990
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (EV)	$61,990	$63,990