Dodge isn’t waiting around for critics to mourn the V8. Celebrating the Charger’s 60th anniversary, the brand just dropped the press release for the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition—and the numbers prove that forcing induction through an inline-six can be downright ruthless.
Squeezing an SAE-certified 600 horsepower out of its 3.0-liter SIXPACK High Output (H.O.) twin-turbo engine, this limited-production Launch Edition beats the previous-generation V8 Super Bee by over 100 horsepower. It isn’t just a graphic package; it’s a fully re-engineered track machine.
Speed & Powertrain Specs
- Engine: 3.0L High-Output SIXPACK Inline-6 boosted by larger 56mm Garrett turbochargers.
- Output: 600 HP and 531 LB-FT of Torque (delivering 200 hp per liter).
- Acceleration: 0–60 MPH in 3.6 seconds | Quarter-Mile in 11.8 seconds.
- Thermal Management: Over 50% increase in cooling capacity vs. standard SIXPACK models to eliminate heat soak on continuous hot laps.
- Launch Control: Recalibrated torque reserve system for aggressive line launches.
| Spec Category | 2027 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition | Previous Gen Super Bee (HEMI V8) | Standard SIXPACK H.O. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 |
| Horsepower | 600 HP | 485 HP | 550 HP |
| 0–60 MPH | 3.6 sec | 4.3 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Quarter-Mile | 11.8 sec | 12.4 sec | 12.1 sec |
| Brake Rotors | 16.0-in Vented Brembo | 14.2-in Brembo | 14.0-in Vented |
| Front Calipers | 6-Piston Fixed | 4-Piston Fixed | 4-Piston Fixed |
Track Hardware: Built to Take Abuse
To handle a 50-horsepower jump over the standard SIXPACK H.O., Dodge equipped the Super Bee with serious mechanical upgrades built for lap times rather than just showroom specs:
- Massive Stopping Power: Standard 16-inch vented Brembo rotors with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers deliver three times the brake fade resistance of standard SIXPACK Chargers.
- Supercar Rubber: Forged 20×11-inch gloss-black wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 305/35ZR20 tires at all four corners maximize lateral grip.
- Dual-Valve Adaptive Suspension: Newly calibrated damping offers sharper turn-in precision and flatter cornering on track days.
- Exclusive Launch Edition Aesthetics: Offered in three colors—Sucker Punch, Shady, and Diamond Black—featuring “stinger” bodyside graphics, Hyper Lime brake calipers, and high-back performance cloth seats with Sour Lemon stitching.
