For 2023, Dodge is paying tribute to the long and legendary history of the Dodge Challenger and Charger by introducing seven heritage-influenced models. These models were first teased and displayed under full vehicle covers at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the brand’s three-day Speed Week event in August.
Over a two-month period, Dodge slowly unveiled six of the seven heritage-influenced models to the public. The last model was scheduled to make its debut at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada next week, however, due to product and supply challenges, the reveal will be rescheduled for a later day.
For those who were interested in purchasing one of the heritage models, Dodge unveiled its ‘Horsepower Locator’ tool earlier today. The tool allows you to search the dealers, that have been allocated a spot to receive one of the special edition models. The heritage special edition model allocations were only awarded to the 500 top-volume dealers in Challenger and Charger sales.
How To Find & Order Your Heritage-Influenced Models –
The way it works, is that the top 200 dealers will receive 12 special-edition model allocations each, dealers ranked from 201 to 300 would receive 10 allocations, and dealers ranked from 301 to 500 get 6 allocations. All of the heritage models are pre-configurated, so it is up to you to use the ‘Horsepower Locator’ tool, find a dealer with the car you looking for, and reserve the order.
The special edition models will work on a first-come, first-serve allocation. So if you want a new 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee Widebody, for example, using the ‘Horsepower Locator’ you put your zip code in, which car you are looking for Charger or Challenger (in this case a Charger), and hit search. From that point, you can use the filters on the sidebar to narrow your search to only dealers with allocations for a Charger Super Bee Widebody. Then you would contact that dealer and reserve the allocation.
After a customer reserves an allocation for the model they chose with a dealer, the order will be confirmed within 30 days of placement via e-mail, informing customers they have secured one of the special edition models. Customers will continue to receive e-mail communication from Dodge along the way, providing tracking updates on the vehicle’s production status.
The Models Themselves –
Dodge Challenger Shakedown –
The Dodge Challenger Shakedown will be truly unique: only 1,000 special-edition models are planned for production: 500 Dodge Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack (in Destroyer Grey) and 500 Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack Widebody (in Pitch Black) vehicles will be produced.
Special-edition Dodge Challenger Shakedown models will come loaded with content from the Plus Group, Technology Group, Navigation, Carbon/Suede, and Dynamics Package (for Challenger R/T Scat Pack).
Unique features of the Dodge Challenger Shakedown special-edition model include:
- Legendary cold-air-grabbing Mopar Shaker hood
- Mopar Shaker intake
- “Shaker” underhood decal
- Red “392” fender graphics
- “Shakedown” spoiler graphic
- Shakedown stripe with red accent
- Black “Challenger” grille badge
- Unique R/T grille badge
- 20-inch x 9.5-inch Low Gloss Black Slingshot wheels
- 20-inch x 11-inch Carbon Black Warp Speed wheels (Widebody)
- Red six-piston Brembo brakes
- “Shakedown” instrument panel (IP) badge
- Premium Black Nappa/Alcantara seats with red stitching
- Red interior accent stitching on IP, console, steering wheel, seats
- Demonic Red seatbelts
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown special edition has a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $63,590 for non-Widebody and $67,490 for Widebody. That excludes an additional $1,595 for destination charges.
2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee –
A limited number of 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bees will populate the hive. The special-edition vehicle will see a production run of only 1,000, with 500 Charger Scat Pack (in B5 Blue) and 500 Charger Scat Pack Widebody (in Plum Crazy) vehicles planned for production.
In addition to Plus Group and Carbon/Suede Package content, the 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee special-edition model showcases a swarm of unique features, including:
- Super Bee exterior badging on the grille and front fenders
- Super Bee exterior graphics on the functional hood scoop and rear fenders (blue graphics with B5 Blue, white graphics with Plum Crazy)
- 20-inch x 9.5-inch knurled wheels with 275 drag radials (Scat Pack)
- 18-inch x 11-inch drag wheels with 315 drag radials (Scat Pack Widebody)
- Adaptive damping suspension with Drag Mode
- Black Mopar hood pin kit
- SRT hood with functional scoop and dual heat extractors
- SRT black exhaust tips
- Red four-piston Brembo brake system
- Super Bee interior instrument panel badge
- Super Bee seat back logos
The 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee has a U.S. MSRP of $61,805 for non-Widebody and $67,300 for Widebody models. Of course, that excludes the $1,595 for destination.
2023 Dodge Challenger & Charger Scat Pack Swinger –
Only 1,000 each of the 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger and 2023 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger will be produced, both as Widebody models. Those seeking to recreate a classic green-on-green Swinger look can choose from F8 Green and Sublime Green exterior color options, with a White Knuckle option also available.
Challenger –
Starting with the Plus Group and Shaker Package content, the 2023 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Swinger achieves its retro flair through the following features:
- Gold School Challenger grille badge
- Gold School R/T Widebody grille badge
- Gold School painted Shaker intake
- Gold School Scat Pack + Bee spoiler badge
- Gold School Bee fender badges
- Retro Swinger rear fender graphics
- 20-inch x 11-inch Gold School wheels
- Black six-piston Brembo brakes
- Mod Grain wood-like aluminum interior bezel textures
- Nappa/Alcantara seats with green stitching and green Dodge Rhombi logo
- Green Swinger interior instrument panel badge
- Green interior accent stitching on the console and doors
Charger –
The 2023 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Swinger adds retro-inspired features to Plus Group content, including:
- Gold School Scat Pack + Bee grille badge
- Gold School Bee fender and decklid badges
- 20-inch x 11-inch Gold School wheels
- Retro Swinger rear fender graphics
- Black six-piston Brembo brakes
- Mod Grain wood-like aluminum interior bezel textures
- Nappa/Alcantara seats with green stitching and green Dodge Rhombi logo
- Green Swinger interior instrument panel badge
- Green interior accent stitching on the console and doors
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Swinger has a U.S. MSRP of $66,190, while the Charger version will set you back $69,690. Those prices exclude the destination charges.
2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona –
The 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona traces its lineage to a famous monarch of the 1960s and 1970s West Coast drag-racing scene: Willie “Big Willie” Robinson, who nicknamed his 1969 Dodge Charger “King Daytona” and used it not only in claiming victory at the drag strip but also in keeping racers on the track and off the streets. The 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona honors the original by bumping performance to 807 horsepower and pairing a Go Mango exterior with unique orange interior accents.
Only 300 of the 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona “Last Call” models will be produced, all based on the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody in vivid Go ManGo exterior color. The 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona adds:
- Extra 10 horsepower that takes the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye from 797 to 807 hp
- Satin Black King Daytona rear fender graphics
- Satin Black hood and roof graphics
- 20-inch x 11-inch Satin Carbon Warp Speed wheels
- Satin Chrome exterior badging
- Orange six-piston Brembo brakes
- Bright Mopar hood pin kit
- Satin Black spoiler
- Black Nappa/Alcantara “Daytona” seats with orange stitching
- King Daytona interior instrument panel badge
- Orange interior accent stitching on the instrument panel, console, steering wheel, and door trim
- Suede headliner
- Carbon fiber interior bezels
- Alcantara steering wheel
- Harman Kardon premium audio system
- Power sunroof
- Navigation package
The 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona has a U.S. MSRP of $98,420, excluding destination.
2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost –
The original Black Ghost, a black 1970 Dodge Challenger RT SE (special edition) owned by Godfrey Qualls, ruled Woodward Avenue in the 1970s. Qualls’ 1970 Challenger quickly earned a legendary reputation for flexing its 426 HEMI-powered muscle on Woodward and then driving off mysteriously into the night, not to be seen again for months, leading to the “Black Ghost” nickname. Not simply a local legend, in 2020, Qualls’ vehicle earned a spot on the National Historic Vehicle Register and remains in the Qualls family to this day.
Only 300 of the 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost “Last Call” models will be produced. All 300 will be Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody vehicles in Pitch Black exterior color.
Highlights of the 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost include:
- Black “gator skin” roof vinyl
- Bright Dodge fascia badge
- White rear fender graphics
- Challenger script grille, fender, and spoiler badges
- Midnight Metallic SRT grille badge
- Bright fuel filler door
- Black six-piston Brembo brake system
- 3.09:1 rear axle ratio
- 20-inch x 11-inch Satin Carbon Warp Speed wheels
- Black Mopar hood pins
- Black Ghost interior instrument panel badge
- Alcantara/Laguna leather seats and door bolsters
- Alcantara steering wheel with red SRT logo
- Real carbon fiber bezels and Dynamica suede headliner
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost has a U.S. MSRP of $99,315, excluding destination.
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