2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona Bows to Drag-Racing Royalty
The fifth “Last Call” special edition from Dodge has been revealed — the 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona. Based on the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, the King Daytona salutes William “Big Willie” Robinson, a drag-racing legend from the 1960s-70s who championed organized racing in an effort to make streets safer and cultivate unity among car enthusiasts. The latest special edition shares the nickname of Robinson’s 1969 Charger and brings with it a horsepower boost, a bold exterior paint color, and unique graphics and interior appointments. The King Daytona special edition will be the most limited yet, with only 300 models slated for production.
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Under the hood of the King Daytona is a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine making 807 horsepower — 10 more horses than the standard SRT Hellcat Redeye. In addition to its hard-to-miss Go Mango orange exterior paint, there are several other ways to spot the King Daytona on the street or drag strip, including its Satin Black King Daytona graphics on the rear fender, hood and roof; 20-inch Satin Carbon Warp Speed wheels; unique badging; and orange six-piston Brembo brakes.
The King Daytona’s color scheme also makes its way inside, with an orange Daytona logo on black Nappa and Alcantara seats, plus matching accent stitching on the instrument panel, console, steering wheel and door trim. Additional standard features include an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, carbon-fiber interior accents, a Harman Kardon premium audio system and a standard navigation package.
Two “Last Call” models remain under wraps. The sixth will be revealed on Sept. 21, and the final special edition will debut at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas in November. Orders for all “Last Call” Challenger and Charger models — including the King Daytona — will open this fall, with more details and pricing to be announced on DodgeGarage.com.
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