Full Breakdown
Dodge Teases Return of Charger Super Bee for 2026 Roadkill Nights
7/29/2026, 1:04:11 PM
Core Event: Upcoming Super Bee Reveal
Dodge released a 15-second teaser video that features swarming bees around a drag-strip light tree, accompanied by Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow.” The clip signals the return of the Super Bee nameplate on the Charger platform. Dodge has scheduled a media preview for Friday, August 7, 2026, followed by a public debut at the Roadkill Nights celebration in Pontiac, Michigan on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The company describes the forthcoming model as a higher-output version of the Hurricane inline-six engine.
Background & Context
The Super Bee badge originated in 1968 on a budget-friendly Dodge Coronet, serving as the brand’s answer to the Plymouth Road Runner. After a brief 1971 run, the name resurfaced intermittently: a 2007 and 2012 Charger variant, a 2023 “Last Call” edition limited to 1,000 units, and most recently a 2027 Ram SRT Rumble Bee pickup with a 777-hp Hellcat-sourced V8. In 2026 Dodge introduced the Charger equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six, offered in an R/T trim (420 hp) and a Scat Pack trim (550 hp). The brand’s broader turnaround plan announced in May calls for 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes by 2030, including a new Charger SRT with a large rear wing.
Data & Statistics
- Current Hurricane I6 (high-output Scat Pack) delivers 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque – the most powerful production six-cylinder engine in a passenger car, per *The Drive*.
- Dodge’s teaser suggests the upcoming Super Bee will push power “closer to 600 hp,” a figure echoed by *Car and Driver*.
- Pricing has not been disclosed, but *Car and Driver* estimates a price near $70,000 based on the added performance and Super Bee branding.
- The 2027 Ram SRT Rumble Bee, mentioned as a related high-performance model, produces 777 hp from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
Official Statements & Responses
The company’s social-media post frames the video as a hint toward a more powerful six-cylinder Charger. Dodge also indicated that the Super Bee will retain a six-cylinder powertrain, distinguishing it from the brand’s traditional Hemi V8-based performance models.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Reveal date: *The Drive* and *Car and Driver* report the teaser points to an announcement on August 7, while *Motor1* and *Car and Driver* note the public debut will occur on August 8 during Roadkill Nights.
- Power output: No official figure has been released; estimates range from “closer to 600 hp” to “needs at least 600 hp” (Car and Driver, Carbuzz).
- Pricing and trim details: No confirmed price or specification list has been provided; current speculation is based on prior Super Bee editions and the expected power increase.
What’s Next
Dodge will host a media preview on August 7, 2026, likely revealing the Super Bee’s official name, power rating, and visual design. The vehicle will be displayed publicly at the Roadkill Nights event on August 8, 2026 in Pontiac, Michigan, where additional performance variants may be hinted at. Further details on pricing, availability, and final horsepower are expected to follow the August 7 announcement.
