2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK R/T Orders Open: The People’s Muscle Car Arrives

Dodge has officially opened the order books for the 2026 Charger SIXPACK R/T — both in two-door (2DR) coupe and four-door (4DR) sedan form. With this launch, the entire next-generation Charger lineup is now available to order, giving muscle-car fans a true power-of-choice between gasoline and fully electric options.

The R/T now sits as the entry point to the eighth-generation Charger family, but don’t let that label fool you — it comes packed with more standard horsepower than any muscle car on the market today. That’s right: the new base Charger still brings 420 horsepower to the table.

Production kicks off in Q1 2026, and Dodge expects deliveries to begin shortly afterward.

Powertrain: Meet the SIXPACK Standard-Output – 

Under the hood sits the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter SIXPACK Standard-Output (S/O) engine. This is the same award-winning straight-six architecture that powers the higher-performance Charger Scat Pack (in High-Output form), but tuned to a healthy and accessible 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque.

Dodge’s numbers target:

• 0–60 mph: 5.0 seconds

• Quarter-mile: 13.6 seconds

• Top speed: 168 mph

The torquey nature of the engine means peak twist hits at only 2,500 rpm, so even daily drives feel lively. Twin counter-rotating turbos keep boost immediate and efficient, minimizing lag and keeping the accelerative punch right under your right foot.

AWD Confidence — RWD Attitude – 

Every SIXPACK Charger includes all-wheel drive (AWD) standard, giving drivers confidence when roads are wet, salty, snowy, or just plain unpredictable. But Dodge wasn’t about to build a muscle car that can’t smoke its rear tires. At the press of a button, the system disconnects the front axle and sends 100% of the power to the rear wheels (RWD). That means the best of both worlds: all-season traction and old-school rear-drive fun.

For buyers who want to take things a bit further, the Performance Handling Group is available and finally gives the “R/T” badge some serious performance credentials. The package includes Line Lock and Launch Control, helping drivers warm up the tires and dial in quick starts. Better suspension tuning and 20-inch x 10-inch wheels also come with the package to sharpen handling and grip, along with upgraded brakes worthy of repeated spirited runs.

Style: The Widest Muscle Car in the Industry – 

The 2026 Charger R/T arrives with the same ultra-wide stance seen across the lineup — now officially the widest body in the muscle-car world. The look is bold and unmistakably Dodge, with the proportions and sheet-metal aggression Charger fans expect. A performance hood with a SIXPACK-specific bezel lets everyone know this isn’t an average coupe/sedan — this is the return of muscle.

The cabin continues Dodge’s new interior strategy: clean, modern, driver-centric, and far more premium than past generations. The “hidden hatch” fastback layout also gives the Charger best-in-class passenger space, showing that practicality doesn’t need to ruin performance DNA. Buyers who want more luxury can step up to the R/T Plus, which packs features like premium LED lighting, a massive 16-inch digital cluster, a head-up display (HUD), and a full 360-degree camera system.

Pricing: Real Muscle Still Starts Under $50K –

In a market where pricing has climbed fast, Dodge’s price structure gives shoppers real performance value.

• 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK R/T Coupe: Starting MSRP $49,995

• 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK R/T Sedan: Starting MSRP $51,995

(All pricing excludes tax, title, destination, and fees.)

Meanwhile, the gas Scat Pack starts at $54,995, and the all-electric Daytona Scat Pack at $59,995 — giving the full muscle lineup the most horsepower you can buy under $60K.

Dodge is also continuing the popular perk for higher-trim buyers: Scat Pack owners — gas or electric — will get a complimentary performance driving experience at Radford Racing School. If you’re putting down 550+ horsepower, Dodge wants you trained to enjoy it.

A Fully Loaded Lineup, With Real Choice –

For 2026, the Charger family finally looks complete. Customers now choose:

• Gas-powered SIXPACK performance in R/T or Scat Pack form

• All-electric Daytona muscle with instant torque

• Two-door coupe or four-door sedan across the board

No compromise necessary — just muscle your way.

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said it best: the new Charger is “all about the power of choice.” And with the R/T now unlocked for ordering, that choice is officially in customers’ hands.

The moment muscle-car fans have been waiting for is here. With gasoline and electric performance coexisting under one nameplate, the Charger proves performance doesn’t belong to only one technology. It belongs to attitude.

The SIXPACK R/T delivers the horsepower, the stance, the sound, and the fun.