Dodge has been working hard to convince enthusiasts that the new Charger can still bring proper muscle-car attitude without a HEMI V8, and these two drift-spec builds make a very loud argument. Created from new Charger Scat Pack models, the custom BOOST Coupe and Rapid People Mover sedan turn the factory all-wheel-drive, automatic-equipped Sixpack formula into something far more rowdy. We are talking rear-wheel drive, manual transmissions, roll cages, big angle, and a claimed 750 horsepower from Dodge’s twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six.
The builds came together in only 60 days with help from Mike Musto of Hemmings and Suppy Wejpanich of Suppy’s Garage. The two-door BOOST Coupe is the more serious performance build, while the four-door Rapid People Mover is designed to carry passengers during drift demonstrations. That four-door setup is especially fitting because it turns the Charger’s practical side into part of the show. It is still big, still wild, and still very Dodge, only now with smoke pouring off the rear tires.
Both cars started with the high-output 3.0-liter Hurricane straight-six used in the Charger Scat Pack, which makes 550 horsepower in production form. From there, the builds go in different directions. The BOOST Coupe reportedly swaps the factory twin-turbo arrangement for a high-output single-turbo setup, along with custom intake and exhaust hardware. The Rapid People Mover keeps a modified twin-turbo layout but adds its own custom intake and cooling upgrades. The result for both is at least 750 horsepower, a huge jump over stock.
The biggest transformation may be in the drivetrain. The production Charger Sixpack uses an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive with rear-drive capability, but these drift cars go all-in with custom-fitted manual transmissions sending power only to the rear wheels. Suspension and chassis components have also been replaced with drift-specific hardware, while the steering geometry has been altered to give drivers more control at serious slip angles. Inside, the factory cabins are stripped and fitted with racing seats, cages, and multipoint harnesses.
The exterior work makes sure nobody mistakes these for ordinary Chargers. Both cars wear custom hoods, wider front and rear fenders, unique rear wings, and added aerodynamic pieces, all wrapped in liveries that blend the new Purple Haze color with racing and drifting graphics. They are not subtle, but subtle has never been the point of Roadkill Nights. Dodge will show the pair in Pontiac, Michigan, alongside the new 2027 Charger Super Bee, which also uses the Hurricane engine but turns the production Sixpack up to 600 horsepower.
These one-off drift builds are not production cars, but they may be just as important for changing the conversation around the new Charger. Plenty of Dodge fans still want a V8 and a manual, and the factory lineup does not currently give them that exact combination. But seeing the modern Charger Sixpack converted into a 750-horsepower, rear-drive, manual drift machine proves the platform has a lot more personality hiding underneath than some critics expected. For Dodge, that matters. The brand needs more than numbers right now. It needs smoke, noise, attitude, and a reason for enthusiasts to keep paying attention.
Mike Floyd is a finance executive by trade and a car enthusiast at heart. As a CFO with a keen eye for detail and strategy, Mike brings his analytical mindset to the automotive world, uncovering fresh insights and unique perspectives that go beyond the surface. His passion for cars—especially his favorite, the Porsche 911, fuels his contributions to Automotive Addicts, where he blends a love for performance and design with his professional precision. Whether he’s breaking down industry trends or spotlighting emerging innovations, Mike helps keep the site both sharp and forward-thinking.
