The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack has made a strong impression with its gorgeous looks and big performance, but it also comes with some significant compromises.
The Charger’s 4.1-second 0–60 time and 12.5-second, 114.3-mph quarter-mile run outpace its predecessor by a tenth to 60 mph.
Its rear-drive V-8’s launch traction could explain its 60-mph deficit, but the old car’s 12.7-second, 110.7-mph quarter-mile result clearly indicates it’s outgunned by the high-output six.
The new car’s figures are within a whisker of the two-door model, though its Daytona electric sibling is a half second and almost 5 mph quicker than both.
In terms of braking, the colossal Brembo front calipers and discs and the Goodyear Eagle Sport All Season tires deliver stops from 60 mph in 112 feet.
The pedal feels somewhat springy, and the amount of travel doesn’t inspire confidence, but they come through.
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Better yet, the brakes resisted fade during numerous stops and figure-eight laps.
Despite its 2.5-ton mass, all-season tires, and straight-line-hero reputation, this Charger posted some admirable handling results: 0.92 g limit cornering grip and a 25.1-second 0.79-average-g figure-eight lap are respectable.
Both those grip figures match those of our most recent 3.0-liter BMW xDrive car.
The last Audi S5 we tested managed 0.95 g on the skidpad and a 24.7-second 0.80 g figure-eight lap.
In the real world, the Charger Sixpack Scat Pack seems shy about demonstrating its performance.
The Sport RWD mode and line-lock function are there to help you depart in a haze of tire smoke, but the car’s acceleration feels more like a BMW X7 or Audi SQ5 than a high-performance muscle car.
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We called up the Performance Pages option and did back-to-back runs, first using launch control and then simply flat-footing the go pedal.
The computer recorded 4.0 and 4.8 seconds, respectively.
That slower number better aligns with how the Charger feels driving around.
Ultimately, the Charger Sixpack Scat Pack is a car that is full of compromises.
It is a high-performance vehicle that is also a large and heavy sedan, and its size and weight affect its handling and accessibility.
While it is an impressive car in many ways, its limitations must be considered by potential buyers.