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Dodge revives the Charger Super Bee for 2027, ditching the traditional V8 for a 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 delivering 550–600 hp, targeting 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and a 1/4 mile in 11.8 seconds, with redesigned aero adding 100 lbs of downforce at 150 mph and a bee-themed interior plus new drive modes; release date and price have not been announced.
Five modern inline-6 engines — BMW’s B58, Mercedes‑Benz M256 hybrid, Dodge Hurricane, Mazda Skyactiv 3.3, and BMW’s S58 — post higher factory outputs than Toyota’s 2JZ-GTE (320 hp/315 lb-ft). The B58 makes about 382 hp, the M256 hybrid variants push up to 604 hp, the Hurricane up to 550 hp in the Scat Pack, Skyactiv peaks around 340 hp, and the S58 delivers up to 523 hp in the M4 Competition. The piece highlights how inline-6 performance has evolved since the 1990s, notes the role of hybrids and platform sharing in these comparisons, and touches on potential future Supra options.
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the CLE53, a high-performance coupe based on the CLE model. Powered by an updated 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with a turbocharger, electric auxiliary compressor, and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, the CLE53 produces 443 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque. It features wider fenders, larger brakes, all-wheel drive, and rear-wheel steering. The exterior design is more aggressive, with flared fenders, a Panamericana grille, and quad exhaust tips. The CLE53 will be available in the U.S. in 2024, with pricing expected to start around $80,000. A range-topping CLE63 model is also expected to be released later.