- The new twin-turbocharged Charger could land in US dealerships in the summer of 2025.
- Initial versions will be offered in 420 hp and 550 hp guises.
- Mated to the Stellantis 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six will be a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
Soon after it was reported that Dodge would expedite the launch of the ICE-powered Charger Sixpack, unnamed sources revealed that pilot production of the new model has started in four-door guise.
The new-generation muscle car is being built at the group’s Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, and as many as 100 units are being produced daily. Dodge reportedly hopes to start delivering Charger Sixpack models to dealerships by the summer of 2025 and while it will arrive after the all-electric Charger Daytona, customers could pick up the keys to the ICE model some five months earlier than originally planned.
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In mid-November, a pre-production Charger was spotted in public for the first time in two-door guise. The entry-level Charger Sixpack’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six will deliver 420 hp and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm), while the flagship model will pump out 550 hp and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm). It’s unclear which variant that pre-production example was, but it looked quite nice in an all-black finish.
Dodge has kept plenty of the Charger Sixpack’s specifications under wraps and hasn’t even confirmed what transmission it will ship with. However, according to recent reports, Dodge will fit it with a new eight-speed transmission known as the 880RE. This ‘box is based on ZF’s fourth-generation design and will be built at the Stellantis Kokomo Transmission Plant. Not only does the new automatic work with ICE models, but it can also work with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, all while supporting up to 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) of torque. The new eight-speed is also suitable for rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and 4×4 configurations, meaning it could be used by other Dodge models in the future.
Mopar Insiders notes the new Charger Sixpack will land with all-wheel drive as standard. However, burnout enthusiasts shouldn’t fret, as the carmaker has confirmed it can be switched into rear-wheel drive mode at the touch of a button.
