2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee debuts with 600 hp inline-six engine

Dodge has officially confirmed the revival of the Super Bee nameplate for the 2027 model year, rolling out a limited-production Launch Edition built around a heavily revised, twin-turbocharged inline-six engine. According to announcements covered by Aol, the new variant produces an SAE-certified 600 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from its 3.0-liter High Output Hurricane powerplant, making it the most powerful production Super Bee in the nameplate's history.

The car arrives during the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Dodge Charger line, utilizing standard all-wheel drive to launch from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds while clearing the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds. While those straight-line metrics outpace the previous-generation V8-powered Super Bee, The Drive notes a curious phenomenon in the performance curve: the car's acceleration advantage over older models shrinks from a full second at zero-to-60 to just over half a second by the end of the quarter mile.

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To squeeze 600 horsepower out of the high-output Hurricane architecture — elevating output past the standard 550-hp Scat Pack configuration — engineers implemented a series of dedicated mechanical upgrades. Auto123 reports that the engine uses larger 56mm Garrett turbochargers operating at over 30 psi of boost, pushing 7.5 percent greater airflow through the system. Additional modifications include a torque-reserve calibration, retuned engine software, and a charge-air cooler duct thermal wrap to sustain output under demanding conditions. Furthermore, Dodge reinforced the rear half-shafts by nearly 10 percent to handle the intensified torque loads and track-duty stress, as detailed by AOL.

Managing the extreme thermal loads generated by a 200-horsepower-per-liter displacement required a comprehensive cooling overhaul. The vehicle features a redigned, high-flow front fascia that increases airflow to the main cooling stack by 30 percent, paired with a greater than 50 percent increase in high-temperature radiator capacity for engine coolant and doubled capacity in the low-temperature circuit. Auxiliary radiators integrated into the outboard corners of the front fascia further support extended track sessions.

To harness this power through corners and braking zones, the chassis receives heavy-duty hardware upgrades. Stopping duties are handled by 16-inch vented Brembo rotors paired with six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers, which Aol reports deliver three times the brake fade resistance of standard Sixpack Chargers. The car rides on 20-by-11-inch forged wheels wrapped in 305/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 summer tires at all four corners, supported by a Continuous Damping Control dual-valve adaptive suspension system that adjusts damping forces every 10 milliseconds.

Despite relying on a standard all-wheel-drive system for its blistering launch times, Dodge includes hardware catering directly to traditionalists and drift enthusiasts. Guide AutoWeb notes that drivers can instantly decouple the front axle via a dedicated button mounted directly on the steering wheel, sending 100 percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Line Lock functionality returns for smoky burnouts, alongside newly optimized Track and Drag drive modes.

Aesthetically, the Launch Edition is offered in three exterior colors, Sucker Punch (a yellow-green), Shady (a grey), and Diamond Black, complemented by gloss-black stinger graphics, Hyper Lime brake calipers, and a redesigned Super Bee badge shaped like a turbocharger. Inside, the cabin features high-back performance cloth seats with embroidered headrests, Sour Lemon contrast stitching, and an instrument panel badge. Alongside the production Super Bee announcement, Auto123 highlighted a separate project where two custom Charger Scat Packs were converted into 750-HP manual transmission drift cars in 60 days for public exhibition at Roadkill Nights.

Dodge has not yet announced official pricing, dealership arrival dates, or the exact production volume for the Windsor, Ontario-built Launch Edition.

Engineering the Hive: Development and Chassis Architecture

According to Hot Rod, development for the Super Bee leveraged advanced simulation tools at Stellantis' Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) located in Windsor, Ontario. The chassis architecture received extensive structural reinforcement to support the heightened output of the 3.0-liter High Output Hurricane powerplant. As reported by AOL, engineers increased front tension-link bushing stiffness by 25 percent and front handling-link bushing stiffness by 50 percent to curtail understating tendencies and improve front-end authority during aggressive cornering maneuvers.

• Front spring rates increased by 12 percent
• Rear spring rates increased by 6 percent
• Rear stabilizer bar stiffness increased by 20 percent
• Continuous Damping Control dual-valve dampers adjust damping force every 10 milliseconds

The continuous damping control system actively predicts lateral acceleration and proactively applies corrective damping force to individual corners of the vehicle to maintain level body balance, as detailed by AOL. Beyond the structural and suspension refinements, The Drive notes that the vehicle ships equipped with an integrated 1080p video and data recording system to allow drivers to capture and share their track exploits. With production figures, exact ordering windows, and dealership arrival dates remaining undisclosed by the automaker, the next step toward the vehicle's market launch will involve official announcements from Dodge regarding pricing and availability later in the year.