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:
dditional 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
Dodge
For 111 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America's performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of its segments.
The new, next-generation Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup is led by the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack – the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car. For 2026, the all-new 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, expands the Charger lineup, powered by the most powerful Hurricane engine in production.
Dodge also keeps its foot on the pedal as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.
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