Dodge Has an Even More Powerful ICE Charger Coming Next Month, But It's Not a Hemi or Hellcat
Dodge prepares to unveil a new, high-performance internal combustion engine variant of the Charger next month, moving away from Hemi and Hellcat branding.
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The brief
This upcoming internal combustion engine (ICE) model will not feature the traditional Hemi or Hellcat powerplants, marking a shift in the brand's powertrain strategy. Coverage from Road & Track, MoparInsiders, and other automotive outlets highlights the departure from long-standing engine configurations.
Reports note that while the introduction of twin-turbo engines initially caused skepticism, the sound of the new configuration recently drew attention at the Carlisle event. Details regarding the exact horsepower or mechanical specifications of the new SIXPACK model remain unconfirmed.
Observers are awaiting the official reveal next month, alongside the rollout of an exclusive anniversary hue for the 2027 Charger lineup.
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Quick answers
What engine will power the new Dodge Charger?
The upcoming model features a new internal combustion engine configuration, though it is neither a Hemi nor a Hellcat.
When will the new Charger be revealed?
Dodge is scheduled to reveal the new SIXPACK Charger next month, in August 2026.
Are there other updates to the Charger line?
Yes, the 2027 Charger lineup will include an exclusive anniversary hue to celebrate the vehicle's 60th anniversary.
Coverage (5)
- 2027 Dodge Charger Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Exclusive New Hue CarProUSA.com. · 14h ago
- Dodge Will Reveal Its Most Powerful SIXPACK Charger Yet, Next Month MoparInsiders · 14h ago
- The Dodge Charger's new twin-turbo had skeptics worried—until they heard it at Carlisle How-To Geek · 14h ago
- My Favorite Dodge Charger ClassicCars.com Journal · 14h ago
- Dodge Has an Even More Powerful ICE Charger Coming Next Month, But It's Not a Hemi or Hellcat Road & Track · 14h ago
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