Dodge has partnered with Hemmings and Suppy’s Garage to turn its new SIXPACK‑powered Charger platform into two purpose‑built drift machines. The result is a two‑door Charger BOOST Coupe and a four‑door Charger Rapid People Mover (RPM), each delivering an estimated 750 horsepower and featuring a manual transmission – the first of their kind for the SIXPACK‑powered Charger line.
Power and drivetrain upgrades
Both cars begin life as 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Packs, which come from the factory with a high‑output twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter HURRICANE inline‑six that makes 550 hp and 531 lb‑ft of torque and is paired with all‑wheel drive. To reach the 750‑hp target, the BOOST Coupe abandons the twin‑turbo setup in favor of a single‑turbo system supplied by Turbosmart, along with custom intake and exhaust components tuned for competition. The RPM retains a twin‑turbo arrangement but incorporates heavily modified Turbosmart hardware, bespoke intercoolers, reservoirs, and dedicated fluid routing. Both machines run on C16 race fuel and are controlled by MoTeC engine‑management units with integrated 12‑inch digital displays.
Manual transmission and drift‑ready chassis
Perhaps the most notable change is the conversion from the standard automatic transmission and AWD layout to a manual, rear‑wheel‑drive drivetrain. Custom bellhousings, modified drivelines, competition‑spec manual gearboxes, heavy‑duty driveshafts, and Bulldog quick‑change rear differentials were engineered for each car. Inside, drivers find three pedals, a stick shift, and a one‑off hydraulic handbrake – a complete departure from the stock Scat Pack configuration.
Beyond powertrain work, both Chargers received professional drift suspension systems, extreme steering geometry for maximum angle, rear‑mounted cooling packages, custom fuel cells, upgraded hydraulic brakes, full roll cages, containment racing seats, multi‑point harnesses, and other competition safety equipment. Bodywork was also extensively altered: widened front and rear fenders, custom rear drift wings, unique taillight assemblies, and hoods with vented exhaust outlets. The RPM features a dual‑mode exhaust that can vent smoke through hood‑mounted outlets, adding a visual flourish to its drift‑taxi concept.
Design, purpose and upcoming events
The BOOST Coupe is positioned as the more aggressive of the pair, built for maximum performance and professional drifting. The RPM, by contrast, is designed as a high‑powered “drift taxi,” intended to carry passengers during demonstration runs. Both cars sport American Racing competition wheels wrapped in X‑Comp HP tires and graphics inspired by Dodge’s new Purple Haze paint, with the RPM displaying “Rapid People Mover” across its roof.
The project, conceived during a media drive through Death Valley by Dodge CEO Matt McAlear and Hemmings Director of Programming Mike Musto, was completed in just 60 days. Professional drifters Corey “The Boss” Hosford and Micah Diaz will debut the vehicles at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge on August 7, with a nine‑part Hemmings video series documenting the build from concept to completion.
Following the press reveal, the BOOST Coupe and RPM are slated to appear at Gridlife at Laguna Seca (Sept. 18‑20) and later at FuelFest in Arizona (Dec. 5). A Ram 3500 Heavy Duty will handle transportation between events, underscoring Dodge’s commitment to keeping the drift cars on the road and in the spotlight.
Steve Lopez is the Editorial Page Editor for News Raise. He covers Health. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards for his reporting and column writing at seven newspapers and four news magazines.
