The latest Dodge Charger might still lack the V8 engine that petrolheads wish for, but the new limited-edition Super Bee version aims to make up for that. A 600bhp straight-six and the ability to send all of that American might to the rear wheels should make it a muscle car worthy of the name.
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In fact, this is the most potent version of the ‘Hurricane’ inline-six from Dodge parent company Stellantis we’ve seen to date. It packs a hearty 50bhp more than the one in the Charger Scat Pack, plus 143bhp more than the 5.0-litre V8 in the Ford Mustang.
The Super Bee’s 3.0-litre straight-six features a larger pair of Garrett turbochargers, plus a modified intake system and intercoolers, to cram more air and fuel into the motor. This also results in peak torque being available earlier at 3,000rpm and maintained for longer.
Like every new petrol-powered Dodge Charger, the Super Bee comes with all-wheel drive as standard. However, like the BMW M3 and M4, it also features a special rear-drive mode that the driver can activate at any speed on the fly using a dedicated steering wheel button.
Throttle response has been sharpened too, says Dodge, the Launch Control system has been refined and parts of the car’s powertrain have been reinforced to withstand the engine’s extra grunt, so the new Charger Super Bee can accelerate harder, pull stronger at higher speeds and maintain peak performance for longer. The result is 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.8 seconds.
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