2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee in B5 Blue. (Glen Korsen at Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram).
The 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee has begun to arrive at dealers. Essentially a four-door version of the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 first introduced in 2019, the new limited edition drag-racing-oriented package is the exact vehicle those enthusiasts have been asking for.
2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee in B5 Blue. (Glen Korsen at Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram).
The special edition “Last Call” model will see a production run of only 1,000 units. Of those 1,000 units, 500 Charger Scat Pack (in B5 Blue) and 500 Charger Scat Pack Widebody (in Plum Crazy) are planned for production.
Adopting the “Angry Bee” logo from the Scat Pack 1320, the Super Bee also gains most of its content. However, Dodge did throw a curve ball into the mix by introducing a Widebody version, which will wear wheels and tires from the Challenger SRT Super Stock to allow for even more rubber contact to the ground.
2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee in B5 Blue. (Glen Korsen at Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram).
Under the hood, the 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) SRT HEMI V8 remains untouched, delivering 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. In Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 form, the 392 HEMI can propel the two-door coupe to a 1/4-mile elapsed time (E.T.) of 11.70 seconds @ 115 mph in showroom-stock form, making it the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available. However, due to its added weight, we expect the non-Widebody Super Bee to be a few ticks slower.
What is interesting to us is the absence of the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320’s TransBrake. The TransBrake locks the output shaft of the automatic transmission to hold the car stationary before a standing start. In 2019, we were among the first to purchase an R/T Scat Pack 1320 and noticed at the track that the car would perform better without the TransBrake in most situations. So it didn’t shock us when Dodge introduced the SRT Super Stock in 2020 without it, and again now with the Super Bee.
2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee in B5 Blue. (Glen Korsen at Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram).
The Super Bee also benefits from R/T Scat Pack 1320’s SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) and Drag Mode feature, when engaged, optimizes weight transfer to the rear for best launch traction.
2023 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 vs. Charger Super Bee vs. Charger Super Bee Widebody
Model
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320
Charger Super Bee
Charger Super Bee Widebody
Features
“1320” Fender Badge
“1320” I/P Badge
“1320” Illuminated Air Catcher
275/40R20 102Y Drag Radial Tires
Adaptive Damping Suspension
Alcantara® Performance Steering Wheel
Dodge Performance Pages
Drag Mode Performance Pages
Drag Mode Suspension
Driver Floor Mat (NAW 1320 Plus Group)
Front Pass Seat Belt Delete (NAW 1320 Plus Group)
1-Yr NMCA/NHRA Membership
Passenger Seat Delete (NAW 1320 Plus Group)
Rear Seat Delete Group (NAW 1320 Plus Group)
Rhombi 2-Piece Wheel Center Cap
Speed Limited Engine Controller
TransBrake
Optional 1320 Plus Group:
Black-Edged Premium Floor Mats
Door Trim Panel with Ambient Lighting
Alcantara® / Nappa Performance Seats
Power Tilt/Telescope Column
Premium-Stitched Dash Panel
Super Bee Exterior Badging on Grille and Front Fenders
Super Bee Exterior Graphics on Functional Hood Scoop/Rear Fenders (Blue Graphics)
20-Inch x 9.5-Inch Forged/Painted Aluminum Wheels
275/40R20 102Y Drag Radial Tires
Adaptive Damping Suspension
Dodge Performance Pages
Drag Mode Performance Pages
Drag Mode Suspension
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 (I/P) Badge
Super Bee Seat Back Logos
Carbon Fiber & Suede Interior Package:
Real Carbon Fiber Interior Accents
Suede Headliner
Plus Group:
Automatic Adjust-in-Reverse Exterior Mirrors
Automatic-Dimming Exterior Driver Mirror
Black-Edged Premium Floormats
Blind-Spot Indicator with Memory/Power/Heat Mirrors
Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
Body-Color Exterior Mirrors
Driver and Passenger Lower LED Lamps
Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
Exterior Mirrors with Heating Element
Front Overhead LED Lighting
Power Tilt / Telescope Steering Column
Premium-Stitched Dash Panel
Scat Pack Logo Nappa / Alcantara Seat
Super Bee Exterior Badging on Grille and Front Fenders
Super Bee Exterior Graphics on Functional Hood Scoop/Rear Fenders (White Graphics)
18-Inch x 11-Inch Aluminum Wheels
P315/40R18 102W Drag Radial Tires
Adaptive Damping Suspension
Dodge Performance Pages
Drag Mode Performance Pages
Drag Mode Suspension
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 (I/P) Badge
Super Bee Seat Back Logos
Carbon Fiber & Suede Interior Package:
Real Carbon Fiber Interior Accents
Suede Headliner
Colors
B5 Blue
Destroyer Grey
F8 Green
Frostbite
Go Mango
Granite
Octane Red
Pitch Black
Plum Crazy
Sinamon Stick
Sublime Green
TorRed
Triple Nickel
White Knuckle
B5 Blue
Plum Crazy
Production Limit
No Limit
500
500
2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee in B5 Blue. (Glen Korsen at Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram).
The 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $61,805 USD, while the Widebody version has an MSRP of $67,300 USD. Both prices exclude $1,595 destination and fees. But you can expect dealer markups, as seen on many of the “Last Call” models.
Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.