New Dodge SIXPACK Hurricane Engine: 550 HP Charger Scat Pack Breaks The Rules

Dodge’s new SIXPACK engine is Dodge being very clear that muscle is not going anywhere. Instead of just recycling the old eight cylinder formula, the brand has built a modern 3.0 liter twin turbocharged inline six that hits like a hammer but fits into a new era of performance. In the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, this high output SIXPACK delivers 550 horsepower and 531 pound feet of torque, launching the sedan from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds. Those are serious numbers for a four door family car that still comes in under 60,000 dollars.

What makes the SIXPACK so interesting is not only the output, but the way it is positioned. It is the most powerful version of the 3.0 liter Hurricane engine family, tuned specifically for drivers who still want an old school punch but with new school tech. Twin turbocharging, precise fuel control and advanced cooling let this inline six deliver quarter mile runs in the low 12 second range and a top speed of 177 miles per hour in the Charger Scat Pack, all while being ready for real daily use. This is Dodge refusing to accept that practicality has to feel dull.

The SIXPACK is also at the center of Dodge’s new multi energy muscle strategy. On one side you have the gasoline Hurricane engines like this 550 horsepower high output unit. On the other you have the all electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack, with up to 670 horsepower from battery power alone. Instead of forcing buyers into one tech or another, Dodge is basically saying, “Tell us how you want your power delivered and we will build it.” For many drivers, the sound and feel of a turbocharged inline six will be the perfect middle ground between the old Hemi world and the future.

In the Charger Scat Pack, the SIXPACK is supported by serious hardware. An advanced all wheel drive system helps put the power down in all conditions, but there is also a rear wheel drive mode when you want to light up the rear tires, do a proper burnout or slide the car in a controlled drift. Launch control and line lock are built in, so you can repeat strong launches without beating up the drivetrain. Brembo brakes add the stopping power you need when a 550 horsepower sedan is charging toward the next corner faster than expected.

Inside, the SIXPACK story continues with a cockpit that feels ready for long drives and track days. The Charger Scat Pack pairs this engine with leather and suede performance seats, a large 12.3 inch Uconnect touchscreen and carbon and suede accents that give the cabin a race inspired edge. Whether you choose the two door or four door body, you are getting the same powertrain, the same performance technology and the same attitude. The biggest choice is simply how many doors you want your muscle to have.

For fans of Dodge, the SIXPACK is more than just a new engine code. It is a signal that the brand is not backing away from big power, even as regulations tighten and electric vehicles rise. The 2026 Charger lineup gives you an all electric Daytona Scat Pack if you want instant torque and no tailpipe, and the SIXPACK powered Charger Scat Pack if you still want the sound and character of a gasoline engine. Either way, Dodge is leaning into its identity instead of running from it.