Dodge’s new Charger Super Bee ups the inline-six’s output to 600bhp
Dodge has unveiled a new 'Super Bee' version of its Charger, featuring a 600bhp inline-six engine and significant performance upgrades. The vehicle includes advanced braking, cooling, and aerodynamic enhancements to improve track consistency.
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This release highlights the evolution of American muscle cars as manufacturers transition away from traditional V8 engines toward high-performance forced-induction alternatives.
Car news USA Dodge’s new Charger Super Bee ups the inline-six’s output to 600bhp USA Dodge’s new Charger Super Bee ups the inline-six’s output to 600bhp Iconic name comes back alongside new turbos, uprated brakes, extra aero and insect graphics
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Yep, the winged insect graphics – first used on a Charger way back in ’71 – are making a comeback, and this time they’re bringing with them plenty of extra hardware. So, what you’re looking at here is a straight-six Charger with two 56mm Garrett turbochargers, extra cooling and a tweaked ECU for a total output of 600bhp and 531lb ft of torque. We’re told that results in a 0-60mph time of 3.6 seconds and an 11.8-seconds quarter mile. Still slower than the electric one, then.
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