2013 Dodge Charger Daytona to Debut at L.A. Auto Show, Priced at $33,985
Charger Daytona is Back
The Dodge Charger Daytona is back! The popular trim package from the previous-generation Charger is making a comeback for the 2013 model year at the Los Angeles auto show. The Daytona trim package will bring the cost of a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T to $33,985, and the price of a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track to $37,490.
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The Daytona trim pack is available only on the 370-hp 5.7-liter V-8-powered Charger R/T for $2995 and on the Charger R/T Road and Track for $2500. We tested a 2011 Dodge Charger R/T accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds with the five-speed automatic transmission, like the Daytona model.
The 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona trim package gets satin black Daytona graphics on the rear quarter panels, satin black hood stripes, satin black roof, and satin black in the crosshair grille, with an old-school R/T badge. Outside, the Daytona also gets unique 20-inch five-spoke wheels trimmed in (you guessed it) satin black, and an R/T spoiler. The Daytona will be offered in a unique set of colors: Daytona Blue, Bright White, Billet Silver, or Pitch Black.
Inside, the Charger Daytona gets brushed aluminum trim, a 552-watt 10-speaker sound system, and a numbered Daytona badge on the dashboard that includes the build number. 2013 Charger R/T Daytonas get sport cloth seats with Daytona Blue stitching and piping, while Charger R/T Road & Track Daytonas get the same treatment with heated and cooled seats covered in black Nappa leather and suede.
Performance modifications include a 3.06 final drive ratio, sport mode, and paddle shifters, with a performance-tuned suspension and steering. The 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona will be a limited-edition model; Dodge plans to sell 2500 in the United States.
Source: Dodge
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