Dodge is unveiling No. 5 of 7 "Last Call" special edition models: the 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona. Based on the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, it's a tribute to a West Coast drag-racing icon of the 60s and 70s. It's also the rarest special edition so far, with only 300 slated for production.
The "King Daytona" is named after William “Big Willie” Robinson, who nicknamed his 1969 Dodge Charger “King Daytona”. Dodge says he used it not only in claiming victory at the drag strip, but also in keeping racers on the track and off the streets. It honors the original by bumping performance to 807 horsepower and pairing a Go Mango exterior with unique orange interior accents.
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“The special-edition Dodge Charger King Daytona honors a true icon of muscle car history,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “The final Dodge ‘Last Call’ models will continue to celebrate the legacy of the Dodge Charger and Challenger by paying tribute to two vehicles that hold a special place in our brand’s history.
2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona
You'll definitely see the King Daytona coming down the road with its vivid Go Mango exterior color. The King Daytona adds:
- +10 horsepower to take the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye from 797 to 807 hp
- Satin Black King Daytona rear fender graphics
- Satin Black hood and roof graphics
- 20-by-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
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"Last Call" Editions
Here's a list of the special Last Call editions so far, with two to go.
- #1: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
- #2: Dodge Charger Super Bee
- #3 & #4: Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swinger
- #5: Dodge Charger King Daytona
For the 2023 model year, Dodge is also offering popular Jailbreak models for the 717-horsepower Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat. Dodge is also bringing back three heritage exterior colors for 2023: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green. One popular modern color, Destroyer Grey, also returns to the fold. 2023 Charger and Challenger R/T models will also feature new "345" fender badging, a callout to the 345-cubic-inch HEMI® engine under the hood.
All 2023 Charger and Challenger models will feature a special commemorative "Last Call" under hood plaque with the vehicle name and silhouette, as well as "Designed in Auburn Hills" and "Assembled in Brampton".
Availability
“Last Call” special-edition models will be allocated to specific dealerships, with pricing and dealer information shared on DodgeGarage.com when vehicle ordering opens later this fall.
