How the Dodge Charger SIXPACK Preserves Muscle Car Heritage with Modern Power

Ontario performance enthusiasts now have a modern alternative that honours Dodge's legacy without requiring electric propulsion. The 2026 Charger SIXPACK uses the 550-horsepower Hurricane High Output twin-turbo inline-6 in an internal combustion muscle car built on the STLA Large platform. This four-door Scat Pack variant delivers contemporary performance while maintaining the visceral experience that defines authentic muscle car ownership for Belleville drivers who want advanced engineering without abandoning gasoline power.

The Hurricane H.O. Replaces the HEMI V8

The Charger SIXPACK High Output features the 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-6 producing 550 horsepower. This twin-turbocharged configuration exceeds the 5.7-litre HEMI's 370 horsepower and matches the 392 HEMI's output. For Ontario drivers prioritizing straight-line acceleration and highway performance, the Hurricane H.O. delivers modern forced-induction efficiency through conventional gasoline combustion.

Twin turbochargers generate boost pressure, enabling high output from compact 3.0-litre displacement. The inline-6 configuration produces inherently balanced operation with smoother characteristics than V8 layouts, though enthusiasts debate whether this refinement enhances or diminishes traditional muscle car character.

Standard All-Wheel Drive for Year-Round Ontario Use

Every Charger SIXPACK includes standard all-wheel drive—a significant departure from rear-wheel-drive tradition. For Ontario drivers navigating Highway 401 during winter or encountering sudden weather changes around Belleville, the system provides year-round usability previous-generation Chargers couldn't match.

The system distributes torque between axles based on traction demands, maintaining rear-biased delivery during normal driving while automatically engaging front assistance when wheel slip occurs. A mechanical limited slip differential on the rear axle maximizes traction during hard acceleration.

Wet/Snow Mode prioritizes stability using adjusted throttle mapping and torque distribution—practical for Ontario's six-month winter season. Sport Mode maintains rear-biased torque split for traditional muscle car dynamics while still providing all-wheel-drive security during aggressive cornering.

SIXPACK vs. Charger Daytona Electric

Dodge offers the Charger in both electric (Daytona) and ICE (SIXPACK) configurations. Understanding the differences helps Ontario buyers match their priorities.

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric produces 670 horsepower, accelerates 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, and features synthetic sound through external speakers. The SIXPACK H.O. produces 550 horsepower, generates authentic exhaust sound, and maintains gasoline refuelling convenience.

For Belleville drivers, the choice centres on priorities: maximum acceleration and electric operation versus gasoline convenience and traditional exhaust note.

Four-Door Practicality

Canadian orders for the four-door SIXPACK Scat Pack opened in November 2025. This configuration prioritizes practicality alongside performance—rear seats accommodate adults comfortably, trunk space handles daily cargo, and four doors simplify access without requiring two-door coupe compromises.

For Ontario buyers using muscle cars as primary transportation, the four-door layout eliminates compromises inherent in two-door configurations. Parents transport children properly, contractors carry tools without sacrificing rear seats, and the vehicle functions as legitimate daily driver without requiring separate practical transportation.

The V8-to-Inline-6 Transition

The shift from HEMI V8 to Hurricane inline-6 represents Dodge's most controversial powertrain decision. Ontario enthusiasts raised on V8 sound and character face a fundamental question: does 550-horsepower turbocharged inline-6 power maintain authentic credentials?

Dodge argues modern performance transcends traditional layouts—the Hurricane H.O.'s output exceeds most HEMI variants, forced induction enables superior low-end torque, and contemporary emissions regulations make high-output V8 development difficult. Critics counter that muscle car identity depends partly on auditory and mechanical characteristics that inline-6 engines cannot replicate.

This debate mirrors broader automotive transitions: manual versus automatic, naturally-aspirated versus forced induction, hydraulic versus electric steering. Each delivered measurable improvements while altering subjective experience. The SIXPACK exists for buyers willing to accept these evolutions in exchange for continued ICE-powered muscle cars rather than transitioning entirely to electric propulsion.

Who the SIXPACK Serves

The Charger SIXPACK exists for Ontario performance enthusiasts who:

• Want modern muscle car performance without transitioning to electric propulsion
• Value gasoline refuelling convenience and existing infrastructure
• Prefer authentic internal combustion sound over synthetic exhaust systems
• Need four-door practicality for daily transportation alongside performance capability
• Accept forced-induction inline-6 as acceptable evolution from V8 heritage

This buyer profile excludes both EV enthusiasts (who should consider Charger Daytona) and V8 purists unwilling to accept any departure from traditional configurations.

Experience the SIXPACK at Belleville Chrysler

The 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK brings 550-horsepower Hurricane performance to Ontario's muscle car segment. Visit Belleville Chrysler to compare the SIXPACK against Charger Daytona electric models and schedule test drives.