Sidebar: Historic Super Bees

The Dodge Super Bee was first introduced in 1968 as a member of Dodge's Scat Pack performance group. Based on the mid-sized Coronet model, it featured a 335-horsepower, 383-cubic-inch V-8 while the 426 HEMI *V8 was optional.

For 1969, the radical 440 Six-Pack was added to the Super Bee's list of engine options. By placing three Holly two-barrel carburetors on top of the 440 Magnum V-8, the Super Bee generated 390 horsepower.

In 1971, the Super Bee moved to the Charger name-plate as the end of the muscle-car era approached, impacted by reduced compression ratios and high insurance rates. It was also the swan song for the original 426 Hemi, which would propel the 1971 Super Bee to 60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds and run the quarter mile in only 13.7 seconds.

The Super Bee returned in 2007 as the first special-edition SRT, featuring a Detonator Yellow exterior color. In 2008, the Charger SRT8 Super Bee package featured a B5 Blue Pearl Coat exterior reminiscent of the blue used by Chrysler vehicles in the 1960s and 1970s. Only 1,000 units were produced for each year. And, finally, in 2009, the Super Bee package featured Hemi Orange Pearl Coat paint with decals on the hood and rear quarter fenders. With just 425 units built, the 2009 Super Bee is among the series' rarest.

Vital Statistics

Wheelbase: 120.2 inches
Length: 200.3 inches
Width: 74.2 inches
Height: 53.8 inches
Curb weight: 4,365 pounds
Engine: V8, 6,424 c.c. pushrod 16-valve Hemi, normally aspirated
Horsepower: 470 @ 6,000 r.p.m.
Torque: 470 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 r.p.m
Transmission: five-speed automatic
EPA estimated m.p.g. city/highway: 14/23
Base price: $41,495
As-tested price: $44,065
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