2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition Is Dodge’s Most Powerful Ever

Dodge has reintroduced a legendary nameplate during the 60th anniversary of the Dodge Charger with the new 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition, an SAE-certified 600-horsepower evolution of the SIXPACK-powered Charger, company officials stated in a press release.

“The Super Bee name has always stood for maximum Dodge attitude: bold, accessible performance with the hardware to back it up,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “With the new 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition, we’re not just bringing back a legendary badge; we’re honoring that legacy by outperforming every vehicle that’s adorned the Super Bee badge since 1968. Six hundred horsepower, bigger turbos, massive Brembo brakes, serious cooling, functional aero, and dedicated track and drag technology make this the quickest, fastest and most powerful Super Bee ever, and a clear signal that Dodge performance is only getting louder, faster and more relentless.”

Charger Super Bee Powertrain

At the heart of the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition is a Super Bee-exclusive high-output version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo SIXPACK engine featuring larger 56mm Garrett twin-turbochargers. The resulting 600 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque establish a new performance benchmark for the SIXPACK era with 200 horsepower per liter of displacement, making the Charger Super Bee Launch Edition the most power-dense muscle car to date, noted the release.

Compared with the SIXPACK H.O. Charger Scat Pack, the Super Bee powertrain delivers more peak power, a broader torque curve, more powerful boost response, stronger top-end acceleration and greater sustained output during extended high-performance driving. The larger Garrett Motion 56mm turbochargers deliver over 30 psi of boost with peak torque available 11.8% earlier than the SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack at 3,000 rpm and maintained all the way through 5,900 rpm. The revised turbo package is engineered to increase both airflow and efficiency.

Exclusive software tuning sharpens throttle response, accelerates boost buildup, optimizes power delivery, refines Launch Control operation and enhances Track Mode capability. Additional thermal management and repeatability calibrations help ensure the Super Bee delivers consistent performance, the company said.

How the Super Bee Launch Edition Compares to Previous Models

Coolest Super Bee Ever: Track-ready Thermal Management Cooling System

The new Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition is also engineered to survive and sustain the heat that comes with a standard track session. It increases SIXPACK cooling capacity by more than 50% in the high-temperature radiator circuit for engine coolant and more than doubles cooling capacity in the low-temperature radiator circuit. Those gains dramatically increase thermal headroom.

A redesigned high-flow front fascia, unique to the Super Bee, serves as the foundation of the cooling system. Developed first and foremost around performance requirements, the new fascia dramatically increases airflow by 30% to the main stack while also improving downforce by over 100 pounds at 150 mph. Larger openings, revised airflow paths and dedicated cooling channels direct significantly more air where it is needed most, helping control temperatures across the entire vehicle.

Super Bee Packs Track Hardware

Brakes: The Super Bee’s brake hardware provides three times more brake fade resistance than any other SIXPACK-powered Charger with a 27% larger brake pad surface area. Sixteen-inch Brembo vented rotors front and rear, equipped on a SIXPACK Charger for the first time, anchor all four corners, while six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers clamp down with race-inspired force.

Wheels/Tires: The Dodge Charger features the widest body in the industry, and Dodge says Super Bee backs that size with 20-by-11-inch forged wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 305/35ZR20 tires, maximizing grip, sharpening turn-in response and elevating overall handling capability. The wider stance and aggressive wheel-and-tire package perfectly complement Charger’s commanding proportions.

Suspension: At the heart of the suspension package are new Continuous Damping Control (CDC) dual-valve adaptive dampers that deliver significantly more damping force than previous-generation systems, allowing Super Bee to corner harder, respond faster and stay flatter through aggressive maneuvers on both the street and the track. Unlike traditional adaptive systems that operate in fixed modes, the CDC system constantly adjusts damping forces in real time to maximize grip, stability and driver confidence.

New SIXPACK Performance Features for Super Bee

New Track and Drag Modes are delivered for the first time on a SIXPACK-powered Charger, and a new dedicated RWD button mounted directly on the steering wheel allows drivers to switch to RWD Mode on the fly, making it easier to send 100% of available torque to the rear wheels for drifting, donuts and old-school muscle car fun. The performance-focused steering wheel also features larger paddle shifters that are easier to reach from both the top and bottom of the wheel, ensuring quick gear changes during aggressive driving.

Track Mode is designed specifically for use on an enclosed track. Unique Super Bee steering calibrations further amplify feedback and driver connection. Full-firm damper settings reduce body motion and settling time, while aggressive yet predictable lateral controls help Charger carve through corners with confidence. Tighter steering, elevated shift points, unique powertrain calibrations, and dedicated traction and stability control tuning sharpen every response, creating a focused performance machine built to excel on smooth, dry surfaces.

Drag Mode is designed specifically for use on an enclosed drag strip. Drag Mode optimizes launch performance and acceleration with dedicated chassis and driveline calibration. Drag Mode uses specialized controls with reduced front rebound and increased rear compression force to maximize weight transfer and traction, helping Super Bee put every available horsepower to the ground.

Torque Reserve returns in a new form to help the SIXPACK-powered Charger deliver harder, more repeatable launches by building boost before the vehicle leaves the starting line. While in Launch Control or when the driver holds the brake and applies the accelerator, the system opens the throttle to increase airflow, then strategically delays ignition timing to limit torque at the wheels while sending higher-energy exhaust gas to the turbos. This rapidly builds boost without overpowering the brakes. When the brake is released, ignition timing is restored and the engine immediately delivers the reserved torque, reducing turbo lag and providing stronger, more consistent acceleration off the line.

Race Prep, new for the SIXPACK Charger lineup, assists in managing the Super Bee’s under-hood temperatures between runs by keeping the electric cooling fan operating after the engine is shut off. Continued airflow through the cooling module helps evacuate residual heat from the radiator, intercooler and engine compartment, supporting more consistent performance and helping prepare the Charger for the next run.

Pricing, Availability & Key Specs of the Super Bee Launch Edition

The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition will be built at the Windsor Assembly Plant. Pricing, ordering and availability details will be announced later this year. Key specs include:

• Engine: Twin-turbo, inline-six Super Bee H.O SIXPACK engine
• Horsepower: 600
• Torque: 531 pound-feet
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Torqueflite 880RE
• Drive system: Standard all-wheel drive, on-demand 100% rear-wheel-drive mode
• Fuel: Premium
• Brembo Brakes: 16-inch vented rotors, six-piston front/four-piston rear fixed calipers
• Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 305/35ZR20
• Wheels: 20-by-11-inch forged
• Cooling upgrades: Auxiliary radiators, charge air, transmission, HVAC
• Aero upgrades: High-flow new fascia with dedicated brake and cooling ducts, track-tuned front splitter and rear spoiler
• Launch Edition colors: Sucker Punch, Shady, Diamond Black
• Production volume: Limited-run