The planned retirement of the Dodge Challenger and Charger models after 2023 will make way for the battery-electric Charger Daytona SRT. Shown in concept form in August, the coupe bears a not-unintentional resemblance to the second-generation Charger that arrived for the 1968 model year. Among the EV’s unique features is a front “R-Wing” located directly above the hood, and something called a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust that produces simulated sounds of an internal-combustion V-8 engine. There’s a “multi-speed” automatic transmission and front and rear electric motors that produce an estimated 800 net horsepower. Controls include Auto, Sport and Drag modes. Inside is a 16-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touch-screen for key vehicle settings and the infotainment system. The Charger Daytona SRT is expected to show up by late 2023 as a 2024 model.
The battery-electric Charger Daytona SRT bears a not-unintentional resemblance to the second-generation Charger that arrived for the 1968 model year. PHOTO: STELLANTIS
