S6E73 – Test Driving the 2026 Charger Scat Pack: The Future of American Muscle
About this episode
The 2026 Charger Scat Pack is making waves with its powerful twin-turbo inline-6 engine, delivering 550 hp and all-wheel drive capabilities. The episode dives into the car's performance modes, design evolution, and the balance between traditional gas engines and emerging electric technologies. Guests share insights on the differences between the two-door and four-door versions, as well as the future of muscle cars in a changing automotive landscape. Listeners will get a detailed look at the Scat Pack's features and the excitement surrounding its release.
In this episode, we hit the road in the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack with Product Planner Ashton Muñoz. He walks us through everything you need to know about this next-generation muscle car — from its bold design and cutting-edge technology to the power and performance that make it the best Charger yet. Discover how Dodge has redefined what it means to drive American muscle.
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gas engine
"[129.6s] El gas engine. [130.5s] Así que..."
A gas engine is a type of car engine that uses gasoline to make the car move.
A gas engine refers to an internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline (petrol) as its fuel source.
6-pack engine
"[130.7s] El 6-pack engine. [132.0s] El año pasado, tuve que ver la dietona, la versión eléctrica."
A 6-pack engine means the car has six cylinders in its engine, which usually makes it stronger and faster.
A 6-pack engine is a six-cylinder engine configuration, often arranged in a V or inline layout, providing more power and smoothness compared to smaller engines.
versión eléctrica
"[132.0s] El año pasado, tuve que ver la dietona, la versión eléctrica. [137.1s] Y ahora, estamos con el gas engine."
Some cars come in an electric version, which means they run on electricity instead of gasoline.
The electric version refers to a variant of the vehicle that uses an electric motor and battery pack instead of a gasoline engine.
SCATPAC
"Estamos en la versión 2-door del SCATPAC. El 6-pack."
SCATPAC makes parts that let Porsche cars go faster by adding turbochargers. They are known for making the 911 more powerful.
SCATPAC is an aftermarket performance company that specializes in turbocharging kits for Porsche 911 models, providing higher horsepower and torque.
twin-turbo inline 6
"Twin-turbo en línea 6. Es un 3.0 l engine."
It’s a type of engine that has six cylinders in a row and two turbochargers to make it stronger and faster.
A twin-turbo inline-6 refers to a six-cylinder engine arranged in a straight line, equipped with two turbochargers that force more air into the combustion chambers for increased power.
3.0L engine
"Es un 3.0 l engine."
The engine’s size is 3.0 liters, which tells you how big the cylinders are inside the car.
A 3.0-liter engine has a total displacement of three liters, indicating the combined volume of all its cylinders.
30 PSI de boost
"[158.3s] Un 30 PSI de boost. [160.0s] Para llegar a ese 550 hp."
Boost is the extra air pressure that a turbo or supercharger pushes into the engine. 30 PSI means the system is adding about 30 pounds of pressure, which helps the car make more horsepower.
A boost pressure of 30 PSI indicates the amount of extra air pressure supplied to the engine’s intake manifold by a turbocharger or supercharger, which allows more fuel to be burned and increases power output.
550 hp
"[160.0s] Para llegar a ese 550 hp. [162.5s] El carro es all-wheel-drive."
Horsepower (hp) is a unit that tells you how strong an engine is. 550 hp means the car can produce a lot of power, which helps it go fast.
The vehicle is capable of producing 550 horsepower, a measure of the engine’s power output that determines acceleration and top speed.
all-wheel-drive
"[162.5s] El carro es all-wheel-drive. [163.8s] Que es perfecto para un weather like this."
AWD means the car can send power to both front and rear wheels at the same time. This helps it grip the road better, especially in bad weather.
All-wheel-drive (AWD) is a drivetrain that sends power to all four wheels simultaneously, improving traction and handling in various road conditions.
rear-wheel-drive
"[172.8s] Si, solo hay que ir a la moda de sport y ir a la moda de rear-wheel-drive. [176.5s] O sea, los motos están aquí."
RWD means the engine’s power goes only to the back wheels. This setup can make a car feel more sporty and responsive, especially when accelerating hard.
Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) is a drivetrain configuration where power is sent only to the rear wheels, offering balanced handling and performance in high-power vehicles.
modo sport
"[172.8s] Si, solo hay que ir a la moda de sport y ir a la moda de rear-wheel-drive. [176.5s] O sea, los motos están aquí."
Sport mode is a setting you can turn on to make the car feel faster and more responsive. It usually makes the engine react quicker when you press the gas pedal.
A sport mode is a selectable driving setting that adjusts throttle response, transmission shift points, and sometimes suspension settings to provide more aggressive performance.
turbos
"Se escuchan los turbos, estamos en el motor de la torrebox"
A turbocharger is a small machine that squeezes more air into the engine, so it can burn more fuel and make the car go faster.
Turbochargers are forced induction devices that compress air entering the engine, allowing more fuel to be burned and increasing power output.
vehículo ICE
"Y de nuevo, esta es la experiencia tradicional con un vehículo ICE"
An ICE vehicle uses an engine that burns gasoline or diesel inside cylinders to make the car move, as opposed to electric or hybrid powertrains.
ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine, the traditional engine type that burns fuel inside cylinders to produce power.
2 door
"[492.3s] el look de la puerta del 2 door, [495.2s] el 2 door es probablemente para ti."
A "2 door" car has only two doors on the sides, like a coupe. It’s usually smaller and looks sportier than cars with four doors.
A "2 door" refers to a car body style that has only two side doors, typically found on coupes or convertibles. It usually means the vehicle has a more sporty or compact profile.
tailgate
"[497.5s] ¿Qué tal con el tailgate? [500.0s] Es lo mismo con el 2 door."
The tailgate is the back door of a truck or SUV that you open to get into the cargo space.
The tailgate is the rear door or flap of a vehicle, commonly found on pickups and SUVs. It opens to provide access to the cargo area.
hatch
"[505.0s] Es raro, el equipo de diseño [506.2s] llama eso el hatch, [508.0s] pero al lado del carro"
A "hatch" car has a rear door that opens upward, making it easier to load things into the back.
A "hatch" refers to a car body style where the rear door swings upward, combining features of a sedan and a station wagon. It allows easier access to the cargo area.
Chrysler Daytona
"...aña azul que acabamos de retirar, es el four door Daytona. El four door y el two door Daytona están en sal..."
The Daytona is a small, practical car from Chrysler that came in both two‑door and four‑door versions. It was designed to be efficient and affordable, especially during the 1970s fuel crisis.
The Chrysler Daytona was a compact car produced in the early 1970s, available as both a two‑door coupe and a four‑door sedan. It was notable for its aerodynamic design and was marketed as an affordable, fuel‑efficient option during the oil crisis era.
four door Daytona
"Y luego, la caña azul que acabamos de retirar, es el four door Daytona."
It’s a special version of the Ford Mustang that has four doors instead of the usual two. It was made in the 1970s and is popular with collectors because it looks like a classic car but can seat more people.
The "four door Daytona" refers to the Ford Mustang Fastback, a four‑door version of the classic Mustang that was produced in the early 1970s. It shares many design cues with the two‑door Mustang but offers a rear seat and larger trunk for practicality.
Hemi
"Especialmente ahora que Graham ha anunciado que el Hemis está volviendo,"
Hemi is a type of engine that has a special shape inside the cylinders, which lets it run faster and produce more power. Ford’s Hemi engines are well known for being very strong.
"Hemi" is short for hemispherical combustion chamber, a design used in some V8 engines that allows better airflow and higher performance. Ford’s Hemi engines are famous for their power and are a key feature in many Mustang models.
Dodge Charger
"...cerás a un cliente que dice que solo comprará el charger si viene de nuevo con el V8? No voy a decir lo q..."
The Charger is a big, fast car from Dodge that can come with a strong V8 engine. It’s famous for its bold look and powerful performance, making it popular among car lovers.
The Dodge Charger is a full‑size American muscle car that has been in production since 1966, known for its powerful V8 engines and aggressive styling. It’s often highlighted in automotive discussions because it represents the classic American performance ethos and has evolved through several generations of design and technology.
boost gauge
"Entonces, ves el boost gauge en tu screen, y te da un boost de 30 PSI,"
A boost gauge tells you how much extra air the engine is getting from a turbo or supercharger, so you know if it’s working hard enough.
A boost gauge is a dashboard instrument that displays the pressure of air being forced into an engine’s intake by a turbocharger or supercharger, measured in PSI (pounds per square inch).
turbocharger
"que es un rt. para un rt. Esa sería la respuesta,"
A turbo is like a fan that pulls more air into the engine, letting it burn more fuel and make more power. It’s what makes a turbocharged car feel faster.
A turbocharger is a device that uses exhaust gas energy to spin a turbine, which compresses incoming air before it enters the engine, increasing power output. It is commonly referred to as a "turbo" in automotive circles.
gas version
"estamos en la versión de gas"
A car that runs on gasoline instead of diesel or electricity.
Refers to a vehicle equipped with a gasoline (petrol) engine as opposed to diesel or electric.
tires at 550 PSI
"cuando subes el rt. 550 PSI, puedes escuchar algunos de los puestos desgracios"
It means putting a lot of air into the car's tires—much more than normal driving levels—to see how they handle extreme pressure.
This refers to inflating the vehicle's tires to a pressure of 550 pounds per square inch, which is extremely high and typically used for specialized racing or testing scenarios.
exhaust
"en la exhaust. Y boom, boom, boom, boom"
It's the part of a car that lets out the hot gases from the engine after they burn fuel.
The exhaust is the system that directs combustion gases away from the engine and out of the vehicle, often including components like mufflers and catalytic converters.
Fiat Uno
"pero es literalmente de uno a otro. Es una batería full"
The Uno is a tiny, inexpensive car from Fiat that many people around the world have bought. It’s known for being simple and easy to keep running, which is why it was so popular.
The Fiat Uno, introduced in 1983, is a compact car that became one of the best‑selling models worldwide due to its affordability and practicality. It’s often discussed for its simple, reliable engineering and the role it played in popularizing small cars in many markets.
420 hp
"Nuestro 420 poderes"
420 hp means the car’s engine can produce 420 units of power, which is enough to make it feel fast and responsive.
420 horsepower (hp) is a measure of engine power; it indicates how much work the engine can do per unit time.
V8 engine
"Lleva incluso nuestra entrada V8 que usábamos"
A V8 is a type of engine with eight cylinders that usually gives a car good power and a smooth feel.
A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V shape, known for delivering strong power and smooth performance.
B8
"Eran B8 con 170 poderes"
The B8 is a version of the BMW 3 Series car that was made between 2005 and 2013. It’s a popular choice for people who want a sporty yet comfortable car.
The B8 is the internal code for the BMW 3 Series produced from 2005 to 2013. It was known for its balance of performance and practicality.
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