Dodge appears ready to revive the Charger Super Bee, although the latest version is expected to arrive without the Hemi V8 traditionally associated with the brand’s modern muscle cars. A short teaser points toward a new high-performance Charger powered by an upgraded Hurricane inline-six.
The 15-second video posted on social media shows a drag-racing Christmas tree covered in bees, accompanied by buzzing and repeated references to black and yellow. Dodge has scheduled the reveal for August 7, 2026, one day before its Roadkill Nights event.
Dodge has not officially confirmed the Super Bee name, so the badge remains an informed assumption rather than a settled fact. The imagery is difficult to interpret any other way, especially given the nameplate’s long association with drag racing and its familiar bee graphics.
The company has confirmed that the upcoming model will be the most powerful Sixpack-powered Charger yet. That means it should produce more than the 550 horsepower currently offered by the Charger Scat Pack’s high-output twin-turbo six-cylinder engine.
The Super Bee Clues Are Hard to Miss
Dodge’s teaser does not reveal the car itself, but the message is unusually direct. Bees swarm the drag-strip starting lights before the soundtrack repeatedly references the colors black and yellow.
Those details strongly suggest the Super Bee badge will return as part of the Charger’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The name first appeared in 1968 and was most recently used on a 2023 Last Call special edition.
Roadkill Nights also provides an appropriate setting for the revival. The event focuses on burnouts, drag racing, street-car performance, and the type of enthusiast culture that has always suited the Super Bee identity.
Hurricane Power Could Reach Around 600 HP
The current Charger Scat Pack uses the high-output version of Stellantis’ twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six. It produces 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, figures already strong enough to place the car firmly in modern muscle-car territory.
Dodge has said the new model will be the most powerful Sixpack Charger, guaranteeing an output above 550 horsepower. Reports suggest the Super Bee could deliver approximately 600 horsepower, although Dodge has not yet published an official figure.
At that level, the car could potentially reach 60 mph in less than 3.9 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in under 12 seconds. Those estimates remain speculative until Dodge reveals the final specifications, drivetrain calibration, weight, and tire package.
A Super Bee Without a Hemi
The likely return of the badge will create debate because the new version is expected to use six cylinders rather than a Hemi V8. For some Dodge loyalists, the engine layout will matter as much as the car’s acceleration or horsepower figure.
The Hurricane engine still gives Dodge considerable room to increase performance through additional boost, revised cooling, and software changes. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has previously indicated that the company intends to continue exploring the engine’s limits.
A more powerful inline-six Super Bee could therefore serve as the next step above the Scat Pack rather than a direct replacement for a Hellcat. Its success will depend on whether buyers accept turbocharged performance as a credible part of Dodge’s muscle-car future.
Dodge May Still Be Preparing a Hemi Charger
The expected Super Bee does not necessarily mean Dodge has abandoned V8 power permanently. Stellantis has announced an extensive product plan covering dozens of new and refreshed vehicles through 2030, including a future Charger SRT.
Early indications suggest that model could feature aggressive aerodynamics and a large rear wing influenced by the classic Superbird. A Hellcat-derived supercharged V8 has been rumored, although Dodge has not confirmed the engine or the car’s final production specification.
That leaves room for a Charger lineup in which turbocharged Sixpack models handle the core performance range while an SRT flagship brings back the Hemi. Such a strategy would allow Dodge to support newer powertrains without completely walking away from its most devoted V8 audience.
The Full Reveal Is Coming Soon
Dodge will unveil the new Charger on August 7, with Roadkill Nights following the next day. Additional anniversary activities are expected around the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals.
The company has also hinted at further product announcements, so the Super Bee may not be the only surprise planned for the event. Ram and Chrysler are expected to participate alongside Dodge, including displays and appearances tied to their performance programs.
Would a 600-horsepower turbocharged Super Bee earn your approval, or does the badge need a Hemi V8 to feel authentic? Let us know whether straight-line performance matters more than engine layout for the next generation of Dodge muscle.