Dodge Charger Super Bee returns for 2027 and it has something more powerful than a V8 under the hood
Published on Aug 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Aug 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The Dodge Charger Super Bee is finally making its comeback – and this time around, there’s something more powerful than a V8 sitting underneath the hood.
A whole lot has changed in the sixty years since the first Dodge Charger debuted back in 1966.
And the new Super Bee is all about change.
Dare we say, it’s like a totally new car.
Why the Dodge Super Bee is so iconic
Produced between 1968 and 1971, the Dodge Super Bee was the brand’s low-priced muscle car.
Mildly distinguished from the Plymouth Road Runner, it was a striking car.
Not that it did much for sales, which plummeted from 15,506 in 1970 to 5,054 in 1971.
In the years since, the cars have been popping up in unexpected spots.
One was found rotting in a farm field, while another was found after 40 years off-the-road on an Oregon farm.
But then there are the Super Bees which have gotten a well-deserved makeover.
It’s clearly a car that means a lot to people after all these years, despite the dismal final year of sales.
And now, the car is being revived – but not in a way many of us would recognize.
What’s different with this revival?
In the years since 1971, the Super Bee name has been leant to a few one-off projects.
In 2007, there was a limited run of the 2007 Charger SRT8 which bore the Super Bee name – followed up with additional runs in 2012 and 2023.
But now, the Super Bee is coming back in earnest.
This time around, there’s no V8 engine under the hood.
Instead, the Charger Sixpacks’ Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six is the beating heart of this car, knocking out between 550 and 600 in horsepower.
This is anticipated to push the car to reach 60mph in 3.4 seconds and smoke a quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds.
That puts it 0.3 to 0.4 seconds quicker than the existing Sixpack Scat Pack.
But it’s not just powertrain that makes this car a whole new beast – it’s undergone a serious redesign too.
The front fascia and headlamp clusters have been reimagined to improve airflow and generate 100Ibs of downforce at 150mph.
How do things look on the inside?
The interior is all about the bumblebee aesthetic, with bee-themed logos appearing on the headrests and a Silver and Sour Lemon contrast stitching.
Much like the insect after which the car is named, drivers get the option to go extremely fast.
Drag, Race Prep, and Track Modes open up the car to a whole new level of acceleration.
We can’t wait to see it in action.
As of yet, there’s been no confirmed release date or MSRP.
But we know there’ll be plenty of people out there willing to shell out a ton for the privilege of ownership.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
