DriveX was scheduled Aug. 10; the expo ran Aug. 10–13.
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Dodge Charger police vehicle prototype: what’s actually confirmed
A next-generation Charger police prototype was publicly shown during Police Fleet Expo’s DriveX period on Aug. 10. Dodge’s civilian R/T gives us a verified 420-hp AWD baseline, but Dodge/Stellantis has not yet published a final Charger PPV order guide or production specification page.
Visual evidence
What the show car appears to be
This is an original schematic based on visible elements described across current event coverage. It is not a photograph or a claim that every shown component will reach production.
Fast read
Quick facts, with the caveats attached
Multiple current reports identify the show car as R/T-based; Dodge has not published final PPV specifications.
Reporting trailThose figures are official for the 2026 civilian Charger R/T—not yet a final police rating.
Dodge sourceTeam One’s event post reports a summer-2027 order window. No public Dodge order guide was found as of Aug. 14.
Timeline contextEvidence register
Confirmed, reported, and still unknown
● Confirmed▲ Reported? Unknown
● Confirmed
A Charger police prototype appeared in public during PFE week.
The official PFE schedule confirms DriveX on Aug. 10; multiple independent/current event sources published the Charger prototype from Daytona.
● Confirmed
The civilian 2026 Charger R/T is a 420-hp AWD gas model.
Dodge’s March 9 announcement specifies a 3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK S.O. straight-six, 420 hp, 468 lb-ft and standard AWD.
▲ Reported
The show car is R/T/S.O.-based.
MoparInsiders and IBTimes report the prototype uses the R/T/S.O. configuration. Road & Track and Autoblog were more cautious about final police output. Treat 420 hp as a civilian baseline until Dodge publishes police specs.
▲ Reported
Summer 2027 is the target order window.
The timing traces to first-hand event reporting, not a currently published Dodge/Stellantis PPV order guide.
? Unknown
Final pursuit hardware and certification.
Final top speed, police brake/suspension/cooling/electrical specifications, agency price, test results and production configurations are not yet publicly specified in an official Charger PPV page.
Photo provenance
Where to see the actual prototype
The build does not copy the current event photos. The clearest prototype images are credited to Jason Meyer / Team One Network in current publisher coverage, and Team One’s public event post is the closest first-hand link surfaced in research.
Fleet-use questions
The practical questions the prototype still has to answer
These are not defects claimed as facts. They are the questions repeatedly raised by visible prototype configuration and police-vehicle community discussion.
Equipment console
Can the final shifter/console layout provide clean mounting space for radios, computer controls and agency-specific electronics?
Duty-belt space
Will police-specific seating and door/console clearances improve comfort for officers carrying duty gear?
Liftback + partition
How much usable rear cargo volume remains after a cage, divider and emergency-equipment tray are fitted?
Pursuit validation
What final tire, brake, cooling, suspension and electrical package will be validated for sustained police use?
Why these are here: current r/PoliceVehicles discussion repeatedly asks about I6 vs. EV/HEMI, cabin room and liftback practicality. Community comments shape the question set, but do not serve as specification evidence. Community method →
Developing story
Three dates that matter
- Civilian R/T baseline published
Dodge announces the 420-hp AWD 2026 Charger R/T.
- DriveX / public prototype appearance
Police Fleet Expo schedules DriveX; current reporting places the Charger PPV prototype at Daytona.
- Reported order target — not official yet
Watch for a Dodge/Stellantis order guide, production page or agency procurement document before treating this as confirmed.
Source first
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The source explorer separates manufacturer/event sources, first-hand reports, independent coverage and community intelligence. The spec tracker keeps unknown values visible rather than filling them with guesses.