The reign of Dodge's Challenger and Charger muscle cars is coming to an end with the final 2023 model year. The automaker wants to send the duo off with an appropriately loud bang and will be releasing seven special-edition models over the next 14 months. And to make sure its customers get a fair shot at nabbing one of the last Challengers or Chargers, Dodge is releasing allocation details for the entire model year in one go and launching a new "2023 Dodge Horsepower Locator" website to put interested buyers in contact with dealers. Show The rollout of the seven special-edition models will include the Challenger Shakedown, Charger Super Bee and Swinger special editions for both body styles. Around 1,000 examples of each will be built from Scat Pack and Scat Pack Widebody trims. Around 300 Challenger Black Ghost and 300 Go Mango orange Charger King Daytona models will follow, both in Hellcat Redeye Widebody spec. We expect to learn more about each of these during next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Finally, a seventh special edition will be announced post-SEMA that is said to be so extreme that Dodge is having trouble keeping engines from blowing. I suppose that's a good thing? It's certainly intriguing. Additionally, every 2023 SRT Hellcat sold will be available with Dodge's Jailbreak upgrade, bumping output to around 807 horsepower. Every 2023 Challenger and Charger will also feature a "Last Call" commemorative plaque, highlighting its design and assembly roots. R/T models will revive the 345 fender badge calling attention to its engine's 345 cubic-inch displacement. The automaker will also bring the heritage colors Plum Crazy, Sublime, Destroyer Gray and B5 Blue back the the options list for 2023 models. Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak models: Endless optionsSee all photosTo make sure that every prospective member of Dodge's Brotherhood of Muscle has a fair shake at getting one of the last Challengers or Chargers built by the brand, the automaker is releasing its entire 2023 model year dealer allocation in one go. The seven special editions will be split among its 500 best-performing dealers, with the rest of the 2023 stock being spread across its dealer network. Users will be able to find the Dodge of their dreams on a new 2023 Dodge Horsepower Locator website that the automaker is launching. After inputting their ZIP code and the exact model and trim they're looking for, users will be shown nearby dealers that have been allocated that spec. If there's nothing nearby, folks will be able to expand their search nationwide. The site itself will not allow people to place deposits or orders -- it's simply there to put buyers in contact with dealers. Dodge says that it hopes this will prevent buyers from being left with hanging deposits once the final run comes to an end. If a dealer is only getting, say, one Black Ghost or King Daytona, it shouldn't take 10 deposits and end up with nine angry customers a year from now. That said, the system doesn't appear to do anything to combat dealer markup for these now very limited editions. The 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger will be the last of their kind, and the company has now opened orders for the standard models as well as the Last Call special editions. Since demand is expected to be high, customers should act quickly to secure their model. However, it’s not exactly business as usual as nearly all 2023 Chargers and Challengers have already been allocated to dealers. To help customers find the vehicle they want, the company is launching the Dodge Horsepower Locator on DodgeGarage.com. After visiting the site, customers can search dealerships by zip code, model, special edition, and trim level for availability. More: 2023 Dodge Charger And Challenger Get Retro Colors, Commemorative Plaques, And Expanded Jailbreak Availability  The Horsepower Locator will show allocations and not inventory, and it will be updated Monday through Friday for the first few months of ordering. As a result, customers should have “nearly real-time access to the most current list of vehicles still available for ordering at dealerships.” Once customers find a dealer with an allocation for a model they want, they can place an order. Dodge said the order will be confirmed within 30 days via email and additional emails will follow providing updates on production status. For Chargers and Challengers that are on dealer lots or in transit, customers can visit Dodge.com and search through New Inventory. Securing one of the seven special editions will be a tougher task, but Dodge is providing some guidance as they revealed the special editions are being awarded to the 500 dealerships with the best Charger and Challenger sales. The top 200 dealers will receive 12 special editions, while dealers in the 201-300 range will receive 10 special editions. Those in the 301-500 range will receive just six units. Dodge said each of the special editions will be pre-configured and orders for them “must be placed by contacting dealers with inventory of the desired special edition vehicle.” While that sounds a little complicated, the move should help to ensure the special editions are widely available as one dealer won’t be able to hog orders. Speaking of which, certain special editions, such as the King Daytona and Black Ghost, will only be available at the top 300 dealers and each dealership will only be getting one. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis explained: “We’re making the process as transparent as possible, giving enthusiasts the power to search for each 2023 model and trim level allocated to each dealer.” He went on to acknowledge the process might not be ideal, but “enthusiasts will have every opportunity to locate the Dodge Last Call model they desire.” Besides opening orders and announcing the Horsepower Locator, Dodge revealed pricing for the 2023 Charger and Challenger. The sedan starts at $32,645 and climbs to $98,420 for the King Daytona. The Challenger begins at $30,545 and hits $99,315 for the Black Ghost special edition. Note: Prices exclude a $1,595 destination fee Will there be a 2023 Dodge Charger?2023 is the final model year for the current generation of the Dodge Charger. It continues as a 4-door muscle car with multiple V8 options and a roomy interior. Pricing starts at $32,645. The 2023 Dodge Charger is in its swan song as the Dodge brand prepares for a future of electrified muscle cars.
Will there be a 2024 Dodge Charger?The 2024 Charger will likely be offered in a variety of trims, but so far we only know of three. The first two wear the 340 and 440 names to indicate their horsepower in kilowatts. Dodge has also said the most powerful model will be called SRT Banshee.
When can you order the 2023 Dodge Charger?Ordering is now open for the 2023 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger. Dodge is also launching a new Horsepower Locator online tool to help Brotherhood of Muscle members make the “Last Call” for the model of their choice as the brand marks the end of the two iconic vehicles in their current forms.
What is Dodge coming out with in 2023?The Dodge 2023 lineup will pay homage to the muscle car pair with seven special models, the return of a rainbow of heritage colors, an expansion of SRT® Jailbreak models, a commemorative “Last Call” underhood plaque for all 2023 Charger and Challenger vehicles and a new, customer-focused vehicle allocation process.
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