Dodge Charger Scat Pack
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2015–2023
- Top power
- 362 kW (492 PS)
Which Charger Scat Pack to choose
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
A narrow-body car, offered in every year from 2015 to 2023, gives the full 485 hp for the least money. The 2020-2023 Widebody is the one for drivers who use the chassis, and it costs nothing extra in fuel. The 2023 Super Bee and Swinger are limited specials with published production numbers and are the most collectible versions.
When buying, specialist guides advise listening for a valvetrain tick from the 6.4 that does not fade once warm, checking the eight-speed for harsh shifts, and testing all electrical functions, since weak batteries and poor earth connections cause faults on Chargers of this period. Fast Car notes that the eight-speed removed many of the gearbox complaints of the earlier five-speed cars.
The Scat Pack sat below the Charger SRT Hellcat and above the 5.7-litre R/T. From 2024 Dodge applied the Scat Pack name to the electric Charger Daytona and to a petrol Sixpack with a twin-turbocharged straight-six, both described in the Dodge Charger history. The four-door Charger's closest relative in spirit is the 1968-1970 Charger R/T, and all Dodge models, past and present, are in the Dodge catalogue. Rivals with similar power are compared in the car comparison tool.
The Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack was the four-door Charger with the 6.4-litre "392" Hemi from 2015 to 2023, rated at 362 kW (485 hp) and always paired with an eight-speed automatic. It cost US$40,990 for 2015 including destination, and from 2020 a Widebody version added wider bodywork, bigger tyres and adaptive dampers.
In short
- 6.4 L (392 cu in) Hemi V8, 362 kW (485 hp) and 644 Nm (475 lb-ft); TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic.
- Cars.com ran the quarter mile in 12.39 s at 112.44 mph with a 2015 car weighing about 1,996 kg (4,400 lb).
- Widebody (2020-2023): 0-60 mph in 4.3 s, quarter mile 12.4 s at 111 mph, 0.98 g on the skidpad.
- The 2023 Last Call year brought the Super Bee and Swinger specials; the 2024 Charger reuses the Scat Pack name on an electric car.
Specs by version
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 Hemi V8 (392), automatic | 6.4 l · 8 cyl · Petrol 6.4 Hemi (392) | 362 kW 492 PS485 hp | 644 Nm475 lb-ft | 8-sp Automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 2015–2023 |
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Charger Scat Pack at a glance
| Specification | Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2015-2023 (Widebody 2020-2023) |
| Body | four-door saloon, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler LD; assembled in Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Engine | 6.4 L (392 cu in) Hemi V8 |
| Power and torque | 362 kW (485 hp), 644 Nm (475 lb-ft) |
| Gearbox | eight-speed automatic (8HP70) only |
| Weight | about 1,996 kg (4,400 lb), 2015 test car (Cars.com) |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 s (Widebody, Mopar Insider figures) |
| Quarter mile | 12.39 s at 112.44 mph (Cars.com, 2015); 12.4 s at 111 mph (Widebody) |
| EPA economy | 15 mpg city, 18 combined, 24 highway (15.7, 13.1, 9.8 L/100 km) |
| Price new | US$40,990 for 2015 incl. destination; US$48,745 for 2023 before US$1,595 destination |
The 392 at R/T money
For the 2015 facelift Dodge reworked nearly every outer panel of the LD Charger while keeping its dimensions, fitted new LED lamps and dropped the SRT8 name. The 6.4-litre engine stayed in the range in two places: in the SRT 392 and in a new, cheaper R/T Scat Pack, which according to Wikipedia took over the role of the SRT8 Super Bee.
The price gap was the point. At US$40,990 including destination in 2015, the Scat Pack cost less than the 2012 Charger SRT8 had cost before destination, with 11 kW more and a gearbox with three more ratios. Cars.com measured 12.39 seconds at 112.44 mph (181 km/h) over the quarter mile in its 2015 drag-strip test, 0.4 s quicker than Motor Trend's figure for the 2012 SRT8.
Unlike the two-door Challenger Scat Pack, the Charger was never offered with a manual gearbox. Every car used the ZF-designed eight-speed automatic built under the TorqueFlite name.
Widebody from 2020
The Charger Scat Pack Widebody was announced in 2019 for the 2020 model year, one year after the Challenger version. It gave the Scat Pack the flared body of the Hellcat Widebody, 89 mm (3.5 in) wider than standard.
| Item | Charger Scat Pack Widebody (2020) |
|---|---|
| Price | US$45,995 before US$1,495 destination; US$6,000 over the narrow Scat Pack |
| Wheels and tyres | 20 x 11 in "Devil's Rim" wheels, Pirelli 305/35ZR20 |
| Brakes | six-piston Brembo calipers at the front |
| Suspension | Bilstein three-mode adaptive dampers, front springs 27 per cent stiffer, rear anti-roll bar up from 19 to 22 mm |
| Performance | 0-60 mph 4.3 s; quarter mile 12.4 s at 111 mph; 60-0 mph 33 m (107 ft); 0.98 g skidpad |
| Road course | 1.3 s per lap quicker than the narrow car (Dodge, via Hagerty) |
The Widebody changed how the car went round corners more than how it went in a straight line. The quarter-mile time is almost the same as the narrow car's, but the lateral grip figure of 0.98 g put a 2-tonne saloon close to sports car territory.
The last year: Super Bee and Swinger
In November 2021 Stellantis confirmed that 2023 would be the final year of the Hemi Charger and Challenger, and all 2023 cars carried a "Last Call" plaque under the bonnet. Two of the Charger specials were Scat Pack based.
| 2023 special | Base | Production | Price (US$, 2023, before destination) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger Super Bee | Scat Pack, B5 Blue | 500 | 61,805 |
| Charger Super Bee Widebody | Scat Pack Widebody, Plum Crazy | 500 | 67,300 |
| Charger Scat Pack Swinger | Scat Pack Widebody | 1,000 | 69,690 |
The 2023 Super Bee was the Charger version of the Challenger 1320 drag package, with drag radials, Drag mode for the adaptive suspension, black bonnet pins and Super Bee logos on the seats and dashboard, according to Guide Auto. The Swinger added Gold School wheels and badges, black six-piston Brembos and green-stitched Nappa and Alcantara seats. The plain 2023 Scat Pack started at US$48,745 before destination.
Fuel use and safety ratings
The Widebody did not cost anything at the pump in the EPA test. Both 2021 Charger versions with the 6.4-litre engine are rated identically:
| Version (2021) | City | Combined | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger 6.4 L | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
| Charger Widebody 6.4 L | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
The engine requires premium petrol. For comparison, the supercharged 6.2-litre SRT Widebody of the same year is rated at 15 mpg combined (15.7 L/100 km).
NHTSA gave the 2017 Charger five stars overall in both rear-drive and all-wheel-drive form. IIHS ratings for the 2021 car are Good in the moderate overlap, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, Marginal in the driver-side small overlap test and Poor for all headlight variants; optional forward collision warning earned a Superior rating.
Dodge Charger Scat Pack in our rankings
- No. 13 of 145 · Biggest engines: sedans (6,424 cc · top 9%)
- No. 73 of 643 · Biggest engines: cars (6,424 cc · top 12%)
- No. 32 of 176 · Most powerful sedans (362 kW · top 19%)
- No. 32 of 176 · Most powerful American cars (362 kW · top 19%)
- No. 18 of 86 · Most torque: sedans (644 Nm · top 21%)
- No. 227 of 1020 · Most powerful cars (362 kW · top 23%)
Bigger engine than 91% of ranked sedans in the 1CARS catalog (No. 13 of 145).
FAQ
How much horsepower does a Charger Scat Pack have?
The 2015-2023 Charger Scat Pack has 362 kW (485 hp) and 644 Nm (475 lb-ft) from the 6.4-litre (392 cu in) Hemi V8, the same rating as the SRT 392.
Is the Charger Scat Pack available with a manual gearbox?
No. Every Charger Scat Pack, narrow or Widebody, used the eight-speed automatic. The six-speed manual was offered only in the two-door Challenger Scat Pack.
What does the Widebody add?
An 89 mm (3.5 in) wider body, 305/35ZR20 tyres on 20 x 11 in wheels, six-piston front Brembos and Bilstein adaptive dampers. It cost US$6,000 more than the narrow car in 2020.
How fast is a Charger Scat Pack Widebody?
The 2020 Widebody reached 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, ran the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds at 111 mph and stopped from 60 mph in 33 m (107 ft).
What replaced the Charger Scat Pack?
For 2024 Dodge launched a new Charger on a different platform. The Scat Pack name moved to the electric Charger Daytona and to the petrol Sixpack with a straight-six engine.
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
- Wikipedia - Dodge Charger (LX)
- Moparinsiders - Dodge Releases Charger Scat Pack Widebody Pricing
- Cars - Drag Strip Tested 2015 Dodge Charger R T Scat Pack 1420680563442
