Power Unpacked: Dodge Unlocks Orders for SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T, Delivers Most Standard Horsepower of Any Muscle Car

Orders are now open for the SIXPACK-powered, 420-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan models, offering the most standard horsepower of any muscle car and making the full 2026 Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup available at dealerships.

The Charger R/T joins the 550-horsepower, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack as internal combustion engine options in the Charger lineup, with the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack offering the choice of a fully electrified model. All models are available in both two-door or four-door trims.

“The Dodge Charger lineup delivers freedom to choose the perfect muscle machine, from 420 to 670 horsepower to an internal combustion or all-electric powertrain to a classic two-door or practical four-door model, without sacrificing performance or attitude,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “The Charger R/T delivers the most standard horsepower of any muscle car, a perfect addition to the multi-energy Charger muscle car lineup that is all about the power of choice.”

Most Standard Horsepower of any Muscle Car: 2026 Dodge Charger R/T

The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T is powered by the 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, SIXPACK standard-output (S.O.) engine, delivering 420 horsepower, 468. lb.-ft. of torque and a top speed of 168 mph. The award-winning twin turbo straight six powers the Dodge Charger R/T to a targeted quarter-mile time of 13.6 seconds and a targeted 0-60 in 5.0 seconds.

Highlights of the Charger R/T’s SIXPACK S.O. powertrain include:

Twin turbochargers, 50mm, low inertia and high flow to spin up fast, with a peak boost of 22 psi
Twin counter-rotating turbos reduce turbo lag and balance airflow dynamics, improving throttle response and overall engine efficiency in high-performance applications
Boost delivers 100% of peak torque at 2,500 rpm for immediate low-end response
High-pressure (5,075 psi/350 bar) direct fuel injection with centrally mounted injectors
Oil-jet-cooled, cast-aluminum pistons with an anodized top ring and a diamond-like coating (DLC) on the pins to minimize friction
Dual overhead camshafts with wide-range, fully independent variable-valve timing
Engine-mounted water-to-air charge air cooler, with a separate cooling circuit
Plasma transfer wire arc coating in the cylinder bores for an ultra-thin, durable, low-friction wear surface

Part of the PACK

Like the 550-horsepower Charger Scat Pack powered by the SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine, design and performance features of the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger R/T include:

All-wheel drive (AWD) when you need it, RWD when you want it: new 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK-powered models are the world’s only AWD muscle cars with RWD capability
Standard AWD system also includes a front-axle disconnect feature to provide improved fuel economy
Push of a button enables on-demand RWD functionality, capable of sending 100% of torque to the rear wheels
Standard mechanical limited slip differential increases traction and performance while enhancing stability
Available on Charger R/T with the Performance Handling Group, Line Lock enables smoky burnouts to clean and heat the tires before a pass down the strip
Performance Handling Group for the R/T also includes Launch Control to dial in rpm based on surface conditions while holding brake pressure, Custom mode, high-performance Brembo six-piston front calipers, performance suspension, 20-by-10-inch wheels, high-back performance seats, Performance Pages and more
Performance-tuned exhaust has a unique aggressive tuning character
Four distinct drive modes include Auto, Eco, Wet/Snow and Sport
Widebody stance — the widest body in the industry — is paired with an aggressive performance hood with SIXPACK bezel
Dynamic, driver-focused and award-winning interior design enhances the SIXPACK-powered Charger’s modern feel and builds on the exterior’s pure design aesthetic
Delivers best-in-class passenger volume with its “hidden hatch” muscle-car design
R/T Plus model includes 64-color Attitude Adjustment interior lighting, premium LED headlamps and cross-car LED, Head-up Display, 16-inch digital cluster and surround 360-degree camera

Additional SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T options include Blacktop Package, featuring Blacknoise 20-by-9-inch wheels, dark badging and dark exhaust tips; panoramic glass roof; 18-speaker Alpine premium audio system; Demonic Red seats; Driver Convenience Group and more.

The SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger R/T is available for order now at a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $49,995, with the four-door model available at an MSRP of $51,995 (all U.S. MSRPs exclude tax, title and destination fees). Production of the SIXPACK-powered Charger R/T begins Q1 2026, with deliveries expected to follow soon after.

Charger Multi-energy Muscle Lineup

Whether gasoline power runs through their blood or they are charged up by pure battery-electric power, Charger buyers can pick their power. For the 2026 model year, Dodge is offering the most muscle priced less than $60,000:

420-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger R/T at a starting U.S. MSRP of $49,995
550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995
The all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack delivers 670 horsepower at a starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995
Four doors are available for all models at an additional $2,000
Dodge Charger Scat Pack and Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack include a day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School, the official high-performance driving school of Dodge//SRT

For more information on the full Charger lineup, visit Dodge.com.