USA vs USA — 1968 vs 1968
| Super Bee Six Pack / Hemi | Super Bee 440 Six Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 390 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 490 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,206 cc | 7,210 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 132 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 13.4 sec |
| Weight | 3,650 lbs | 3,650 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,972 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,169 mm | 5,258 mm |
| Units Produced | 27,846 | 1,907 |
| Original MSRP | $3,138 | $3,138 |
| Value (Excellent) | $250,000 | $165,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 6/10 | 8/10 |
The 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack emerges ahead in most objective measures, offering quicker acceleration, greater rarity, stronger collectibility. The 1968 Dodge Super Bee Six Pack / Hemi counters with higher top speed, but the numbers favor its rival. Still, both are remarkable machines, and the final choice often comes down to which driving experience speaks to you.
Tracing the evolution of the Dodge Super Bee from 1968 to 1968 offers a compelling look at how automotive design and engineering progressed. These two variants showcase the changing face of Dodge. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1968 Dodge Super Bee Six Pack / Hemi producing 390 hp and the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack delivering 390 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Dodge Super Bee uses a V8 OHV 16V displacing 7,206 cc, while the Dodge Super Bee relies on a V8 OHV (440 Six Pack) with 7,210 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack edges ahead at 5.3 seconds versus 5.6 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 1,907 units built, the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack is considerably scarcer than the Dodge Super Bee's 27,846 examples. Both trade at comparable values on the collector market, making the choice between them largely one of personal preference.