2026 Dodge Charger R/T Plus 4Dr
All photo credits
- Photo: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack in Redeye, front left, 2026-08-30 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona RT, front 4.14.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Charger Daytona (2024) MYLE Festival 2025 DSC 9486 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack in Redeye, rear left, 2026-08-30 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona RT, rear 4.14.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Plus 4Dr is a 420-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 with an 8-speed torqueflite automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $56,990 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm, spinning to a 5,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Charger measures 206.6 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $56,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $58,985 |
| Destination Charge | $1,995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Twin-Turbo DOHC I6 (SIXPACK Standard Output) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Redline | 5,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, roller finger followers, dual VVT phasers |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 90 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.41:1 |
| Injection Type | GDI, 350 bar, central injectors |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (with rear-wheel-drive mode) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.5 (24 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.52 (37 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.2 (59 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 (76 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.3 (100 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (130 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.83 (157 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 (203 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.54 |
| Final Drive | 3.45 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 91 octane premium required |
| Tank Capacity | 17.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link, coil springs, monotube touring shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Integral link, coil springs (80 N/mm), monotube touring shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Turning Diameter | 41 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Floating |
| Front Brake Disc | 354 x 28 mm ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 350 x 22 mm ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 x 9-in aluminum Diamond Cut Baltic |
| Wheels Rear | 20 x 9-in aluminum Diamond Cut Baltic |
| Tires Front | 255/45R20 Nexen All-Season |
| Tires Rear | 255/45R20 Nexen All-Season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 59.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in |
| Front Track | 68.4 in |
| Rear Track | 68.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.8 ft³ |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 55% / 45% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Dodge CHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 13, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V531000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 DODGE CHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.