The History of the Dodge Super Bee: From 1968 to 2027

That formula has evolved considerably since 1968. The Super Bee began as a Dodge Coronet, moved to the Charger platform, disappeared for decades, and eventually returned as a modern performance sedan. For 2027, it enters another new era with twin-turbo power, standard all-wheel drive, and the highest horsepower rating ever attached to the badge.

From budget B-body muscle to modern twin-turbo Chargers, the Super Bee badge has always stood for accessible performance with unmistakable attitude.

Shoppers around Starke, Jacksonville, and Gainesville can see today’s Charger lineup in person and compare which Super Bee-inspired setup matches how they actually drive.

1968: The Original Dodge Super Bee Arrives

Dodge introduced the Super Bee for the 1968 model year as a performance-focused version of the Coronet—Dodge’s answer to the Plymouth Road Runner. A 383-cubic-inch Magnum V8 was standard at a factory-rated 335 horsepower, and buyers could order the legendary 426 HEMI V8 rated at 425 horsepower.

Powerful V8 engines
Rear-wheel drive
Heavy-duty suspension and braking components
Bold stripes and Super Bee graphics
A relatively simple, performance-first cabin

1969 Dodge Super Bee: The Legend Grows

Partway through 1969, Dodge released the A12 package with a 440-cubic-inch V8 and three two-barrel carburetors—the 440 Six Pack—rated at 390 horsepower. A12 cars also received a lift-off fiberglass hood, heavy-duty suspension, larger brakes, and a Dana 60 rear axle on four-speed versions. Approximately 27,800 Super Bees were built for 1969.

1970–1971: Coronet Finale and the First Charger Super Bee

1970 brought dramatic Coronet styling and continued 383 Magnum, 440 Six Pack, and 426 HEMI availability. For 1971, the Super Bee moved into the redesigned Charger family—the first factory Dodge Charger Super Bee—before disappearing from Dodge’s North American lineup after that model year.

2007–2009: The Dodge Super Bee Returns

The 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee used a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 producing 425 horsepower, with Detonator Yellow paint, black graphics, numbered plaques, and Brembo brakes. Limited B5 Blue (2008) and HEMI Orange (2009) versions followed.

2023: Drag-Strip Focused Super Bee

The 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee used a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter 392 HEMI V8 producing 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, with adaptive damping Drag Mode, factory drag radials, knurled wheels, an SRT hood scoop, Mopar hood pins, and Brembo brakes.

2027: Twin-Turbo Super Bee Launch Edition

The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition is the first Super Bee on the new-generation Charger platform. Instead of a HEMI V8, it uses a high-output 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged SIXPACK inline-six with SAE-certified 600 horsepower—115 more than the 2023 Super Bee.

600 horsepower
3.6-second estimated 0–60-mph time
11.8-second estimated quarter-mile time
Standard all-wheel drive
Driver-selectable rear-wheel drive

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