R/T Badge Demystified: Dodge Charger's Road-to-Track Legacy
The R/T badge signifies Road and Track, signaling performance; on the 2026 Charger it marks the base trim with AWD and a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six delivering 420 hp and 468 lb-ft, 0–60 in 4.6 seconds, starting at about $49,995 (plus destination). Dodge confirms a V8 Hellcat is coming in 2027, but there’s no V8 for the current R/T, while the R/T Plus adds sport suspension and premium interior features. The R/T lineage goes back to 1968, with notable on-screen appearances and a history of performance heritage.
