By SEMA News Editors
Dodge Revives Super Bee With 600HP Charger
The limited-production '27 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition features larger turbos, upgraded cooling, Brembo brakes and track-focused suspension. Seen here is Dodge CEO Matt McAlear at the launch event at the Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan.
Dodge has revived the Super Bee nameplate with the 600-horsepower 2027 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition.
Powered by a twin-turbo 3.0L SIXPACK H.O. inline-six, the new Super Bee is the quickest and most powerful SIXPACK-powered Charger yet, with a claimed 3.6-second 0-60 mph time and 11.8-second quarter-mile.
Performance upgrades include 56mm Garrett turbochargers, more than 50% greater cooling capacity, 16-in. Brembo vented rotors with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, 20-by-11-in. forged wheels with 305/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires, adaptive damping suspension and functional aerodynamic upgrades.
The limited-production model will be offered in Sucker Punch, Shady and Diamond Black. Pricing, ordering and availability will be announced later this year.
Dodge Charger Gets the Drift Treatment With 750HP Hemmings Builds
Two production-based Charger Scat Packs have been transformed into purpose-built drift cars with rear-wheel drive, manual transmissions and competition-focused hardware, revealed at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan.
Dodge has teamed with Hemmings Director of Programming Mike Musto and builder and fabricator Suppy Wejpanich of Suppy's Garage to turn two SIXPACK-powered '26 Dodge Charger Scat Packs into 750hp drift machines.
The Charger BOOST Coupe and four-door Charger RPM (Rapid People Mover) debuted August 7 at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. The team converted the production all-wheel-drive, automatic-transmission configuration to rear-wheel drive and installed competition-spec manual transmissions.
The builds also feature Turbosmart forced-induction systems, MoTeC engine management, drift-specific suspension and steering geometry, a Bulldog quick-change rear differential, full roll cages and custom hydraulic handbrakes.
The cars are scheduled to appear next at Gridlife in Laguna Seca, California, September 18-20, and FuelFest at Firebird Motorsports Park in Arizona, December 5.
The first episodes of a nine-part video series documenting the builds are available on Hemmings' YouTube channel and social-media platforms.
Images courtesy of Stellantis
Alpine Previewed Dodge Audio Concepts at Roadkill Nights
Alpine showcased two exclusive audio concepts created for Dodge enthusiasts at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge.
Alpine returned to Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge August 7-8, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, to unveil two early audio concepts developed specifically with Dodge enthusiasts in mind.
The concepts explored new approaches to premium audio integration while building on Alpine's history with Dodge, which includes supplying factory audio systems for the Dodge Viper beginning in the '90s.
Alpine emphasized that the concepts were not new-product announcements, but rather previews of ideas being explored by its engineering team.
For more information, visit Alpine's website.
Demco Launches Campaign to Support Farm Rescue
Demco's agricultural sector will be featured on Ryan Ellis' No. 02 car at the Hy-Vee Perks 250 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway.
Demco's agricultural sector is launching the "Built to Move, Driven to Rescue" campaign in conjunction with Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on, operational support to farm families in crisis.
As part of the campaign, Demco fully sponsored Ryan Ellis' No. 02 car at the Hy-Vee Perks 250 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway. The initiative is designed to put a national spotlight on Farm Rescue, raise awareness among farm families that it is okay to ask for help during a crisis, increase awareness of the organization's services and turn national attention into critical funding for the farmers and ranchers who may be facing some of the hardest moments of their lives, according to the company.
The campaign reflects a shared commitment to supporting farmers and farm families when crisis threatens the work they depend on every day. Through a national racing platform, "Built to Move, Driven to Rescue" brings together farmers, NASCAR fans, agricultural creators, Farm Rescue volunteers, campaign partners and families who have been helped by Farm Rescue to expand awareness, build support and help keep farm families moving forward.
"Built to Move, Driven to Rescue" has connected with farm and racing audiences through a series of key events, beginning July 30, at AgPhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota, where Demco and Farm Rescue introduced the campaign car, shared donation incentives and gave attendees the opportunity to sign the car before it went to Iowa Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on August 8.
At the race, a dedicated fan zone served as the campaign's headquarters, giving attendees a place to connect with Farm Rescue, hear stories of impact and participate in the fundraiser. The campaign will continue September 1–3, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, where the replica NASCAR will be on display to build additional awareness and support for Farm Rescue.
For more information, visit demco-products.com.
