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2013 Dodge Charger Daytona Set to Debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show

• Return of the legendary package to the HEMIŽ-powered Charger
• Daytona package delivers custom look from the factory with unique Satin Black hood stripes, roof wrap and R/T spoiler, custom interior with Beats Audio and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black pockets
• Charger R/T remains the most affordable V-8 sedan in the United States, with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,995. Daytona package offered at a U.S. MSRP of $2,500 on the R/T Road & Track model and $2,995 on R/T – starting under $33,000 MSRP
• Only 2,500 Dodge Charger Daytona's offered in the United States – each with a serialized dash plaque

LOS ANGELES – The 2013 Dodge Charger R/T is one of the best performance sedan values on the market, and now it's about to get even more distinctive. Debuting at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show is the re-introduction of the legendary Charger Daytona. Available in Charger R/T and Charger R/T Road & Track trim levels, the 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona brings back the unique style of the historic Daytona package with all the modern performance and technology offered in the current Charger line-up. Just 2,500 units of the Daytona will be produced in this limited-production run – each with a serialized dash plaque.

"With its 370 horsepower HEMI V-8, rear-wheel drive and iconic design, the 2013 Dodge Charger is a modern day muscle car, and the new Charger Daytona takes it to a new level by paying homage to the historic 'Daytona' nameplate," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. "It starts with a legendary HEMI underfoot and one-of-a-kind interior and exterior styling enhancements that perfectly combine heritage, performance and value, starting under $33,000 MSRP."

Available in a unique color palette of Daytona Blue, Bright White, Billet Silver or Pitch Black, the Daytona package features special dark trim that builds upon the Charger's iconic muscle car design. Satin Black adorns the front crosshair grille with heritage "R/T" badge, the custom vinyl hood graphic, roof wrap, rear R/T spoiler and the "DAYTONA" graphic on the rear quarter panels. The Daytona features exclusive 20-inch five-spoke polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black painted pockets.

Daytona models also include a 'Daytona Blue' engine cover, performance 3.06 rear axle ratio, high-speed engine controller, paddle shifters with sport mode and performance steering and suspension.

The Charger Daytona's interior on the Road & Track features unique black performance Nappa leather and suede heated and ventilated seats with Daytona Blue stitching and piping. Similarly, the Daytona on the R/T offers the same appearance in a custom sport cloth seat. "DAYTONA" is embroidered in blue into the upper front seat backs. Unique dark brushed aluminum trim surrounds the 8.4-inch Uconnect Touch screen and gauges on the instrument panel, as well as the trim around the shifter and cup holders on the center console. Finishing touches include a Mopar bright pedal kit, a 552-watt 10-speaker Beats Audio System and a special numbered "DAYTONA" badge on the instrument panel that features the build number of that specific Charger Daytona model.

Built at Chrysler Group LLC's Brampton, Ontario, Assembly Plant, the 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona arrives at Dodge dealerships nationwide in the first quarter of 2013 with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,990 for R/T and $36,495 for R/T Road &Track Daytona models.

About Dodge Charger R/T

With its legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, performance-tuned suspension with larger performance disc brakes and standard Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen, the Dodge Charger R/T is designed for the customer who demands V-8 power, rail-like handling and state-of-the-art technology. And with a U.S. MSRP starting at just $29,995, the Charger is the most affordable V-8 sedan in America. The R/T features 370 track-tearing horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology and a proven five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick that delivers up to 25 mpg highway. Additional features include: High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS), four-wheel independent suspension, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), premium soft-touch interior with genuine aluminum accents and much more.

About Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track
Designed for hardcore enthusiasts who demand more performance and heritage from their Dodge Charger R/T, the Road & Track Package includes the features of the R/T Plus and adds a heritage "R/T" grille badge, deck-lid mounted spoiler, 20-inch aluminum wheels, 20-inch all-season performance tires, rear differential with 3.06 axle ratio, die-cast zinc steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, heated and ventilated performance seats with larger side bolsters, driver's seat memory, power-adjustable bright pedals and steering column with memory, performance engine and transmission calibration and high-speed engine controller.

About Dodge Charger Daytona

The original Charger Daytona, or 'winged warrior' as it was affectionately referred to, became an instant classic with its racing pedigree and one-of-a-kind styling and performance. Beginning in 2006, with the new Charger, special Daytona editions were offered for four consecutive years through 2009. Now, Dodge is reintroducing the historic nameplate on a limited production, highly customized Charger for the 2013 model year.

Paul87

Now... I've never complained much about sticker packages and the like... but if your going to bring back the Daytona, they better damn well make it a Daytona. Give it some serious aerodynamics and a big *** wing. "Designed for hardcore enthusiasts who demand more performance and heritage from their Dodge Charger", by of course throwing out all heritage of the original Charger Daytona, and providing high performance stripes and a blue engine cover. This pisses me off.

1CAMWNDR

iTrader: (21)

Yay Stripes!
Yay Wheels!

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

Mopar marketing, nothing more...

badformulaLS1

iTrader: (1)

4 doors. I'll always hate the new Chargers for that.

bernarlitt

iTrader: (11)

Highly customized??????? Add some stripes, 20'' wheels and a few bolt ons to any rt and they you have it, your own daytona! I mean dont get me wrong it looks good but they need to do something special with this car if its a special edition to the charger family

LS1vazquez

You guys must have missed the High Speed Engine controller part. It allows this edition to accelerate to 147 MPH, well above the 125 MPH cutoff that the stock R/T has.

coolmanvette75

iTrader: (2)

Or spend a couple hundred on a tune and bam! No limiter at all!

LS1vazquez

And not have the supporting suspension components or Z-rated tires to back up that speed and bam! into a tree when a tire blows.

justin455

I don't know about you guys, but I've never changed a set of tires on any car I've ever owned...never.

Also, what added suspension parts?!

LS1vazquez

Chrysler is not going to release a car that has a 147 MPH top end without making sure that it's a complete package that can handle that speed safely for an extended period of time. That includes everything. Suspension. Tires. Drivetrain.

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

So an upgrade to Z-rated tire (RT should have standard), and what exact suspension mods do you think they added? Re-cal steering and stiffer shocks is my guess, not worth claiming that a stock RT won't be able to keep up to it around a corner.

LS1vazquez

Typically, the primary reason why vehicles are speed limited is so the factory won't have to invest in the required modifications to the chassis. Its cheaper to cap them then it is to equip and certify each mass produced car to its absolute peak top end.



I can't tell you exactly what suspension modifications this particular edition had. It just rests on the critical assumption that there has to be something more there because the forces on a 4300 lbs sedan going 147 mph down the road (on 20s) ! are going to be a lot more dynamic then 125 Mph on 18 inch wheels.

SSCamaro99_3

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You all do realize that outside Camaro/Mustang/Corvette/Challenger/and uplevel sports cars, that the coupe market is dead as a post. Why would Chrysler introduce a car and add a two door version that would cost more to offer than the sales numbers would be able to cover? In the 1960's the Big Three had something north of 80% market share. Those days are over, hence low margin options are a thing of the past.

Personally, why have a big 5 person car, and then have to get out if you stop to pick up passengers numbering greater than 1.