By Anthony Horner · Founder of FastTrack

Dodge Charger Scat Pack: 0-60 & Quarter Mile

The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK is the first mass-market Dodge to ditch the V8, and somehow, it's faster than the V8 it replaced. Dodge claims 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 12.2-second quarter mile from a 550-hp twin-turbo inline-six with standard AWD. MotorWeek's track test confirmed that quarter-mile figure exactly.

Here is everything that's been verified, what hasn't, and how this compares to the electric Charger Daytona running the same badge.

What Dodge Claims: 3.9s, 12.2s, 177 mph

The official spec sheet from Stellantis:

• Engine: 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six
• Output: 550 hp / 531 lb-ft torque
• Drivetrain: AWD standard (RWD selectable)
• 0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds
• Quarter mile: 12.2 seconds at 116 mph
• Top speed: 177 mph
• Starting MSRP: $54,995

Dodge markets this as the "most powerful car under $55,000," a title it can defend. The 3.9-second claim was recorded with AWD active, launch control engaged, and tires pre-heated on a prepped surface, the same conditions every magazine uses. MotorWeek tested the 12.2-second quarter mile independently and matched the manufacturer number exactly, which is unusually honest for a factory claim.

One figure circulating on forums, a 11.90-second Performance Pages run, comes from an in-car data logger under unknown conditions. It is not a standardized test result and should not be treated as one.

The SIXPACK Engine: How 550 HP From a Six-Cylinder Beats a V8

Dodge named this engine the SIXPACK as a deliberate callback to the 1969 440 Six-Pack carbureted V8. The mechanical reality is entirely different: a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six developed by Stellantis, producing torque 65 lb-ft beyond the old 6.4-liter HEMI V8's peak, and delivering it much lower in the RPM range.

The turbocharged torque curve combined with AWD traction is what enables 3.9 seconds rather than the 4.3 seconds the old HEMI Scat Pack managed in RWD.

The SIXPACK closes most of the gap to the Hellcat Redeye at $55K versus the Hellcat's $70K+ sticker, which is the commercial argument Dodge is making.

Gas vs. Electric: How the SIXPACK Compares to the Charger Daytona EV

The electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack runs 0-60 in 3.3 seconds (Car and Driver confirmed), 0.6 seconds ahead of the SIXPACK's 3.9-second claim. Electric motors deliver full torque at zero RPM, which is why the EV wins from a standing start regardless of horsepower comparisons on paper.

The gas car costs $5,000 less and allows a switch to RWD for driver-controlled rear-wheel launches, useful for track and drag strip use. The EV is faster in every straight-line metric.

AWD vs. RWD Mode, What Changes

The Scat Pack ships with AWD as default. A button press switches to RWD. In AWD with launch control active: 3.9 seconds. In RWD on an unprepped street: expect 4.5-5.0 seconds depending on traction and tire temperature.

The mode switch exists for track and drag strip use. Most owners will leave it in AWD where the car is fastest from a cold launch.

GPS Timing a Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK

On a street GPS launch with a timer like FastTrack, the SIXPACK will typically run 4.2-4.6 seconds to 60 mph, 0.3 to 0.7 seconds slower than Dodge's claimed 3.9 seconds. The gap is entirely from launch conditions:

• AWD mode gives the cleanest launch; select it before recording
• Warm tires matter, do a slow full-throttle spool before your timed run
• Launch control sequence: brake-torque, release; hold your foot in rather than modulating off the brake too slowly
• Timing protocol: FastTrack's GPS timer measures from rolling start by default; toggle to zero-rollout mode if you want to compare directly to magazine figures

See our guide on real-world 0-60 GPS data from FastTrack drivers for what measured results look like across the performance car range.

Context: Where the SIXPACK Sits in Muscle Car History

The American muscle car has accelerated dramatically in two years. The old naturally-aspirated HEMI Scat Pack ran ~13.5-second quarter miles from RWD. The SIXPACK runs 12.2 seconds from AWD at $55K. The next step, a 797-hp Hellcat, cost $20K more and still ran RWD, adding launch complexity.

For a full ranked list of muscle car times, see muscle car quarter mile times.

FAQ

What is the 0-60 time of the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK? Dodge claims 3.9 seconds with AWD active and launch control engaged. MotorWeek confirmed the 12.2-second quarter mile at 116 mph, which is consistent with the 3.9-second claim. A street GPS launch will typically add 0.3-0.7 seconds, expect 4.2-4.6 seconds in real conditions.

Is the gas SIXPACK faster than the old HEMI Charger Scat Pack? Yes. The 550-hp SIXPACK runs 3.9s/12.2s versus the discontinued 6.4L HEMI Scat Pack's ~4.3s/~13.5s. The turbo inline-six makes 65 hp more and adds standard AWD, both improving traction on launch. The old Hellcat Redeye at 797 hp and RWD remains quicker at ~3.4s/~10.9s.

How does the gas SIXPACK compare to the electric Charger Daytona? The Daytona EV runs 0-60 in 3.3 seconds (Car and Driver confirmed), 0.6 seconds ahead of the SIXPACK. The EV's instant torque delivery is the primary factor. The SIXPACK costs $5,000 less and allows a switch to RWD. The electric version is faster in every straight-line metric.

Is the 2026 Dodge Charger available as a four-door sedan or only a coupe? Both. The 2026 Charger is offered as a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. Both body styles carry identical SIXPACK powertrain specs: 550 hp, 3.9s 0-60, 12.2s quarter mile.

Why is 12.2s quicker than the old Hellcat used to run on a street launch? It isn't. The Hellcat Redeye (797 hp, RWD) could run ~10.9-second quarter miles with launch control on a prepped surface. The SIXPACK's 12.2 seconds is a step behind the Hellcat in absolute performance, but ahead of the naturally-aspirated V8 Scat Pack it directly replaces.

What does "SIXPACK" mean on the 2026 Charger? The name is a callback to the 1969 Dodge 440 Six-Pack, which used three dual-barrel carburetors. The 2026 engine is a modern twin-turbo inline-six with nothing carbureted about it, but Dodge kept the name as a historical nod to the muscle car era.

The 550-hp SIXPACK's 3.9-second 0-60 is a verified, real-world-consistent figure, not an optimistic marketing number. If you want the fastest in the Charger lineup, the electric Daytona runs 3.3 seconds for $5K more. If you want the gas experience with nearly the same acceleration at a lower price, the SIXPACK is the answer.

Compare your own 0-60 time with FastTrack's GPS timer, available free on iOS.