Dodge is marking the Charger's 60th anniversary the only way it knows how, which is with more horsepower. The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition has been revealed as the quickest, fastest and most powerful SIXPACK-powered Charger the brand has built, and the most powerful Super Bee of any era. There is one catch for traditionalists: no Hemi V8. Dodge is doubling down on its twin-turbocharged 3.0 litre Hurricane inline-six instead, and the numbers make a strong case.
The badge itself carries weight. Super Bee arrived in the Dodge line-up in 1968 and joined the Charger in 1971, built around a simple idea: maximum straight-line speed for minimum money. The 2027 car keeps the drag-strip credibility and adds genuine road-course hardware on top.
600 Horsepower and 531 Lb-Ft of Torque
The headline is 600 horsepower, a jump of more than 100 hp over the outgoing Hemi-powered Super Bee. Torque lands at 531 lb-ft, available from as low as 3,000 rpm and held all the way to 5,900 rpm, which is the kind of flat curve that makes a heavy car feel light on its feet.
Dodge got there by fitting the High-Output Hurricane six with a pair of larger 56 mm Garrett turbochargers, up from 54 mm on lesser SIXPACK models, running up to 30 psi of boost and pushing roughly 7.5 percent more air through the engine, with an ECU retune to match. Power routes through an eight-speed automatic to a standard all-wheel-drive system.
Performance at a glance
- 0 to 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
- Quarter mile: 11.8 seconds
- Horsepower: 600 hp, SAE-certified
- Torque: 531 lb-ft, from 3,000 to 5,900 rpm
That 3.6 second sprint matches the figure Car and Driver recorded in the 797 hp, V8-powered Challenger Hellcat Redeye, which is a remarkable benchmark for a turbocharged six. It also beats the Charger Scat Pack Sixpack by three tenths despite identical torque outputs. Dodge's own electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack is still quicker on paper with 670 hp and a 3.3 second 0 to 60 time, but the Super Bee is now the fastest petrol Charger money can buy. For context on where that sits against the wider performance world, see our rundown of the fastest cars in the world and the fastest electric hypercars.
All-Wheel Drive as Standard, Rear-Wheel Drive on Demand
Like other SIXPACK Chargers, the Super Bee is all-wheel drive as standard. But Dodge has not forgotten what makes a muscle car a muscle car. A dedicated rear-wheel-drive button sits on the new performance steering wheel, sending 100 percent of available torque to the rear wheels on the move for burnouts, donuts, drifting and general old-school theatrics.
To back that up, the rear half-shafts have been strengthened by roughly 10 percent to survive repeated hard launches and the extra bite from the car's enormous rear tyres. If you have ever wondered where the line sits between a fast saloon and a genuine performance car, our explainer on what makes a sports car a sports car is a useful companion read.
Brakes, Wheels and Tyres Built for Track Duty
Stopping power comes from vented 16.0-inch Brembo rotors at all four corners, clamped by six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. Dodge claims three times the brake-fade resistance of any other 3.0 litre Charger, and double what the previous-generation SRT Charger managed.
Those brakes sit inside 20-by-11-inch forged wheels in gloss black, wrapped in 305/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tyres at every corner. That is a huge contact patch for a factory muscle car, and square sizing rather than the usual staggered setup. Hyper Lime calipers behind the spokes add the signature colour pop. Worth noting for anyone planning to run one here: tyres that wide and that soft wear quickly on hot UAE asphalt, so factor replacement costs into ownership alongside the usual monthly petrol price maths.
Suspension, Cooling and Aero Upgrades
Dodge did not stop at the drivetrain. The Launch Edition adds:
- Continuous Damping Control dual-valve adaptive dampers
- Front tension-link bushings that are 25 percent stiffer
- Front handling-link bushings that are 50 percent stiffer, cutting understeer
- A rear stabiliser bar that is 20 percent stiffer
- Stiffer front springs for flatter, more controlled cornering
Cooling was revised almost everywhere: charge-air cooling, transmission cooling, engine-oil cooling and HVAC thermal management have all been reworked so the car stays consistent over repeated hard runs. Up front, larger intakes and additional radiators mounted either side of the nose feed the airflow the bigger turbos demand. In a market where ambient temperatures sit in the mid-40s for months, that cooling work is arguably the most relevant upgrade on the car.
Two New Track-Focused Drive Modes
The Super Bee introduces two drive modes not offered on other Chargers:
- Track Mode stiffens the adaptive dampers to their firmest settings, sharpens steering response, raises shift points and relaxes stability and traction control intervention for road-course driving.
- Drag Mode optimises the suspension for weight transfer off the line while managing power delivery and shift timing for maximum straight-line acceleration.
There is also a new Race Prep function that keeps the electric cooling fan running after the engine shuts off, protecting the turbo system between sessions. A revised Launch Control system manages wheel slip based on available traction.
Dodge is bundling one day of professional instruction at the Radford Racing School with every Launch Edition purchase, plus a Cosworth Drive Experience Recorder that logs track footage and vehicle telemetry for review afterwards.
Exterior: Three Colours and Bold Graphics
The Launch Edition arrives with three exterior colours, two of them new for 2027:
- Sucker Punch, a new yellow-green shade
- Shady, also new for 2027
- Diamond Black, paired with Sucker Punch accents on the rear spoiler and fascia
Every car wears bold bodyside stinger graphics in gloss black or Sucker Punch, along with a new Super Bee logo that nods to the twin-turbo SIXPACK underneath. The reworked front fascia gets unique headlights and a Fratzog grille badge in Dark Neutral Gray, a callback to Dodge's historic logo.
Interior: Purpose-Built Seats and Controls
Inside, the Super Bee gets its own identity rather than a badge and a floor mat:
- New high-back, cloth-covered performance seats with aggressive bolstering
- Citrus Peel-patterned seat inserts with silver and Sour Lemon accent stitching
- Embroidered Super Bee logos on the headrests
- A Super Bee badge on the instrument panel
- A leather-wrapped, Super Bee-specific performance steering wheel with the dedicated RWD button
- Larger paddle shifters for the eight-speed automatic
Pricing, Availability and Production
Dodge has confirmed the 2027 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition is a limited-production model, but has not said how many will be built or what it will cost. Ordering details and availability are expected later in 2026. Assembly happens at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, alongside the rest of the current Charger range.
For reference, the standard Charger Scat Pack Sixpack starts north of 50,000 US dollars. Given the Super Bee's extra hardware, expect a meaningful premium over the Scat Pack Sixpack Plus trim once official pricing lands. If you are budgeting for something in that bracket today, our car loan calculator will show you the real monthly figure, and our UAE car finance guide covers how banks here assess a performance car purchase.
2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition: Quick Specs
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six (SIXPACK H.O.) |
| Horsepower | 600 hp, SAE-certified |
| Torque | 531 lb-ft, 3,000 to 5,900 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Standard AWD with driver-selectable RWD mode |
| 0 to 60 mph | 3.6 seconds |
| Quarter mile | 11.8 seconds |
| Brakes | 16.0-inch vented Brembo, six-piston front and four-piston rear |
| Wheels and tyres | 20x11-inch forged wheels, 305/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 |
| Exterior colours | Sucker Punch, Shady, Diamond Black |
| Assembly | Windsor Assembly Plant, Windsor, Ontario |
| Availability | Limited production, pricing and ordering to be announced late 2026 |
What It Means for UAE Buyers
No Middle East allocation has been confirmed. Because the Launch Edition is limited-production, regional availability will come down to how many cars Windsor builds and where they are sent. If one appears in a UAE showroom before an official regional launch, it will almost certainly be a US-spec import rather than a GCC-spec car, and that distinction is not a technicality here. Our guide to GCC specs versus American specs explains what changes in cooling, corrosion protection, warranty coverage and resale value, all of which matter more on a 600 hp car in 45-degree heat than on a commuter hatchback.
If you are shopping an imported performance car, run a free VIN check before you pay anything, and read our step-by-step guide to buying a used car in Dubai for the inspection and paperwork sequence. Once you own it, our RTA ownership transfer guide covers the registration side, and a car like this deserves a plate to match, so browse number plates for sale or read the Dubai number plates guide.
Want something with this kind of presence today rather than in 2027? Browse luxury cars and new cars in the UAE, filter the wider market on CarsClub search, or narrow to your emirate with cars for sale in Dubai. There is plenty of muscle already on the ground in the used market too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition make?
600 SAE-certified horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, with peak torque available from 3,000 rpm all the way to 5,900 rpm. That is more than 100 hp up on the outgoing Hemi V8 powered Super Bee, and it makes this the most powerful Super Bee Dodge has ever built.
Does the 2027 Charger Super Bee have a V8?
No. The Super Bee Launch Edition uses the High-Output version of Dodge's 3.0 litre twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six, badged SIXPACK H.O. It runs larger 56 mm Garrett turbochargers and up to 30 psi of boost. There is no Hemi V8 option on this car.
How fast is the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee?
Dodge quotes 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a quarter mile in 11.8 seconds. That matches the 0 to 60 figure Car and Driver recorded in the 797 hp Challenger Hellcat Redeye and beats the Charger Scat Pack Sixpack by three tenths, making it the quickest petrol powered Charger you can buy.
Is the Charger Super Bee rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Both, on demand. All-wheel drive is standard, but a dedicated rear-wheel-drive button on the performance steering wheel sends 100 percent of available torque to the rear axle while the car is moving. Dodge strengthened the rear half-shafts by roughly 10 percent to cope with repeated hard launches.
How much will the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition cost?
Dodge has not announced pricing. The standard Charger Scat Pack Sixpack starts north of 50,000 US dollars, and given the Super Bee's larger turbos, Brembo brakes, forged wheels and adaptive dampers, expect a clear premium over the Scat Pack Sixpack Plus once official numbers land later in 2026.
Is the Dodge Charger Super Bee coming to the UAE?
Dodge has not confirmed a Middle East allocation for the Launch Edition. It is a limited-production model, so regional availability will depend on how many cars Windsor Assembly builds and how they are distributed. Any car that arrives ahead of an official launch is likely to be a US-spec import rather than GCC spec, which matters for warranty, servicing and resale.
What is the Super Bee name about?
Super Bee first appeared on the Dodge Coronet in 1968 and joined the Charger line-up in 1971 as a budget-friendly, drag-strip-focused muscle car. Dodge has revived the badge for the Charger's 60th anniversary, this time headlining a car that is built for road courses as well as the strip.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition proves that Dodge's turbocharged six-cylinder era does not have to feel like a step down from the Hemi years. With 600 horsepower, a sub-four-second 0 to 60 time, track-tuned suspension, huge Brembo brakes and a driver-selectable rear-drive mode for old-school fun, this is arguably the most complete performance Charger Dodge has built, even if it will never sound like the V8 legends that came before it. Whether that wins back sceptical Mopar loyalists is another question. On paper, this Bee stings harder than any before it.
Pricing, final production numbers and on-sale dates for the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition are expected to be announced later this year. Specifications are as published by Dodge and may change before production.
