A new chapter in the Dodge Charger stable is out early for those wanting the experience of a more powerful ride.
We were able to snag the ‘Peel Out’ — bold, bright orange two-door coupe that develops 550 horsepower for a week of enthusiastic testing.
The new engine replaces the renowned V-8 Hemi with a more powerful 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo I6 engine mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Also available as a four-door, the Scat Pack can be ordered as a Scat
Pack or upgraded Scat Pack Plus with interior and tech upgrades. Prices range from the mid-$50s to $70s.
The wide body muscle car is at home on street or track with a composed ride around town and ready for track runs on demand.
An advanced launch control system adjusts rpms to match surface conditions. You can choose between straight line acceleration or drift/donut mode for burnouts.
Another feature locks the front brakes while the rear wheels spin ‘warming tires’ before launch, making your trip on four wheels a screeching, smoking slingshot ride.
Real time data is displayed including G-force, torque and boost pressure. From a dead stop, our Scat Pack reached the 60 mile-per-hour mark in a scant 3.8 seconds.
Aside from two small Scat Pack images on front fenders and a Six Pack emblem blacked out on the hood scoop, our model was void of markings – a delete package of sorts although Chargers are easily identifiable to many.
Our tester included an optional Blacktop package featuring 20×10 inch Black Noise aluminum wheels and dual rear exhaust tips; a carbon and suede package and a Wheel and Tire package adding $4,200 to its stealth appearance.
Driving modes include Auto, Sport, Wet/Snow and Custom — adjustable from the steering wheel.
Purchase price includes a day of specialized training at the Dodge/SRT High Performance Driving School – to hone your driving skills – a must for this specialized racer.
There are practicalities with the Scat Pack too. First, it’s a full-size sedan with comfortable leather/suede performance seats and room for four adults. Leg and head room up front is generous although back seat passengers may quibble over the lack of wiggle room.
Trunk space is larger than most rivals with 16.5 cubic feet. Four golf bags easily fit in the space with room left over for shoes and umbrellas.
We took issue with Charger’s sun visors that block out traffic lights and pavement in their lowered position. It seems they are too big for the windshield or the power seats were not adjusted properly. Our tester had a full glass dark tinted roof that kept sunlight to a minimum
As for sound deadening, well, that depends on your penchant for pedal pushing. With modest driving, the cabin can be a quiet place but, then again, it’s an incredibly fast car.
An updated interior features an optional 12.3-inch touch screen display with an optional 16-inch driver display for easy monitoring of high-speed traits. Alexa built-ins are included along with a plethora of apps. Cabin and climate controls are easily adjustable with push button controls.
A full range of driver assist equipment is available as is a large heads-up display, attitude adjustment lighting and an18-speaker Alpine sound system.
What was reviewed: 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Plus Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-pack Hurricane engine – 550 hp. EPA mileage: est. 17 city, 24 highway,19 combined MSRP/as tested: $54,995/$69,455 Assembled: The Dodge Charger Scat Pack is assembled in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. U. S. / Canadian parts content – 42 percent. Major source of foreign parts – Mexico — 27 percent and Hungary — 25 percent; country of origin, engine — Mexico; transmission – U.S. Crash test ratings: Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor the NHTSA had tested the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack as of this writing. Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper to bumper; 5 year/60,000-mile power train. No scheduled maintenance. {related_content_uuid}fc3233bc-45dc-4c4e-8f8e-2da62b52ca5e{/related_content_uuid}