Last Call:  2023 Dodge Challenger

Meet one of the most powerful muscle cars in the world. The new 2023 Dodge Challenger incorporates comfort, utility, and cutting-edge technology to give you the ultimate driving experience.

With various trim levels, ample capacity, great performance, and high aesthetic value, the 2023 Challenger commands respect among its peers and gives you a noble feel all the way. Being the final year of this era, the new 2023 Dodge Challenger editions are the most diverse and most powerful muscle cars.

Let’s have a detailed review of the 2023 Challenger and find out what makes it superior to its competitors.

An Overview of the 2023 Dodge Challenger

The 2023 Dodge Challenger is the last edition, marking the end of an era for the Challenger versions that have been around for decades. 

The first edition of the Challenger was the 1959 Dodge Silver Challenger. It was reinvented to produce a new Challenger which debuted in 1970. After being discontinued in 1983, the Challenger reappeared in 2008 with a combination of quality design and performance engines to command authority over American roads.

To commemorate the end of an era, Dodge has lined up a last call: 2023 Dodge Challenger editions. These include the Black Ghost, Shakedown Special Edition, Demon 170, Swinger Special Edition, Destroyer Gray, Blacktop Special Edition, and HEMI V8 Engine.

The Last Call: 2023 Dodge Challenger editions will all have an aluminum “Last Call” plaque showing the car’s image, place of manufacture, and a stamp to commemorate the final year of this legendary car. 

2023 Dodge Challenger Performance

The new 2023 Dodge Challenger provides unparalleled high performance which is bound to satisfy the desire of every driver including seasoned racers. It comes in five different engines, ranging from extreme to unbelievable power. 

The V8 engine is the most aggressive version, producing immense amounts of horsepower, making the new 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 edition the fastest muscle car.

The 2023 Challenger pairs its widebody structure with relentless performance, which no competitor can stand against. Widebody models feature 20x11-inch wheels and Pirelli ® P Zero® tires for enhanced straight-line and lateral grip. They also add fender flares for wheels and tire coverage.

This Widebody features performance upgrades such as the Adaptive Damping Suspension and Brembo Performance Brakes.

The 2023 Challenger features three types of brake systems including the Brembo four-piston brake system, sport brake system, and Brembo six-piston brake system. 

Other unbeatable performance features of the 2023 Challenger include the SRT Power Chiller®, Line Lock, Launch Assist, Launch Control, and Race Cooldown.

The new 2023 Dodge Challenger comes in four SRT® drive modes, allowing you to customize its settings and personalize your driving experience. The drive modes include track mode, sport mode, custom mode, and auto mode.

The Dodge Challenger is currently the world’s first and only muscle vehicle with accessibility to all-wheel SXT models. It determines AWD activation and front axle disconnect for RWD. It uses vehicle dynamic control (VDC) technology to enhance the safety of dynamic stability control while retaining AWD mobility.

The Dodge Challenger also offers a six-speed manual transmission for traditional drivers and a TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission.

A Glimpse into the Interior of the 2023 Dodge Challenger 

The 2023 Challenger is the roomiest coupe with seating for up to five passengers. Besides the spacious interior, it also has Apple CarPlay® support, 8.4-inch Uconnect® touchscreen, and Android Auto compatibility.

The 2023 Dodge Challenger provides a multitude of different seating options ranging from sport to performance seating to ensure a perfect fit. The car enhances your comfort with heated and ventilated seats and dual-zone automatic temperature control options.

Starting the 2023 Challenger engine or shifting gears is effortless. It has a customizable cabin and complements your driving experience with audio tracks through the available premium audio systems such as the Alpine® or Harman Kardon®.

The Dodge Challenger features a customizable digital cluster display that allows you to track your vehicle’s engine statistics, performance timers, and turn-by-turn navigation, or customize the data to view your preferred highlights.

The 2023 Challenger has performance pages to give you real-time statistics of your timers, gauges, G-force, engine, and dyno. It also has six available steering wheels, so you can choose a suitable option for your driving style.

The 2023 Dodge Challenger Safety and Security Features

The 2023 Challenger features a deluxe security alarm with an intrusion module. It is equipped with assorted safety and security features to help you focus on driving.

The Dodge Challenger’s automatic high-beam headlamps light up your front path and prevent blinding oncoming drivers. 

It is equipped with a Parkview® rear back-up camera that relays gridlines on the Uconnect touchscreen to help you visualize what’s behind your vehicle.

The 2023 Challenger features a blind spot monitoring system equipped with rear cross path detection to alert you when a vehicle penetrates your blind spot.

The adaptive cruise control feature enables your Dodge Challenger to maintain a fixed distance from a preceding vehicle. The full-speed forward collision warning system transmits audible and visual warnings when your vehicle is near the one in front of you.

The 2023 Challenger enhances everyone’s safety and security with front and rear crumple zones, airbags, and a solid frame constructed with high-strength steel.

As you can see, the 2023 Dodge Challenger provides various safety and security features to help eliminate risk before it even occurs. 

Trim Breakdown: The 2023 Dodge Challenger Models

The 2023 Dodge Challenger comes in nine trim levels. Let’s look at them down below.

SXT (AWD, RWD)

The SXT features include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque, 18-inch wheels, eight-speed automatic transmission, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility.
Both AWD and RWD have five seating capacities.

Standout Feature

Comes with a Uconnect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. 

GT (AWD, RWD)

The GT features include 20-inch wheels, a rear parking assistance system, a functional hood scoop, and a remote engine start system with automatic transmission.

Both GT AWD and RWD come in three standard exterior colors and optional WiFi Hotspot. These five-seater drives with keyless entries are sure to give you comfort on every ride.

Standout Feature

Comes with a performance steering wheel mounted with paddle shifters.

R/T RWD

The R/T features include a 5.7-liter V8 HEMI® engine offering 372 or 375 horsepower, six-speed manual transmission, and an active performance exhaust system/steering wheel. 

Standout Feature

Comes with bright pedals and a 3.90 rear axle ratio.

R/T Scat Pack

The R/T Scat Pack’s features include a 392 HEMI engine with 485 horsepower, a Uconnect infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a Brembo performance brake system, fog lights, and a blind spot monitor.

Standout Features

Comes with a deluxe security alarm, heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.

R/T Scat Pack Widebody

The 2023 R/T Scat Pack Widebody RWD comes with a 485.0-hp, 6.4-liter, V8 engine with gasoline fuel. It has five passenger capacity, a standard ParkView Back-up Camera, with an optional 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Standout Feature

Comes with Apple CarPlay, Radio Data System, and a Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster.

SRT Hellcat (RDW)

The SRT Hellcat’s features include a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI engine with 717 horsepower, 20-inch alloy wheels, a six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive.

Standout Feature

Comes with competition suspension with adaptive damping.

SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak (RWD)

With 8-speed A/T, the Widebody Jailbreak of an SRT Hellcat has a 6.2-liter engine, 14 options for exterior, and a 16 combined MPG.

This two-door rear wheel drive has a window grid antenna and an integrated center stack radio.

Standout Feature

Comes with manual anti-whiplash adjustable front head restraints and fixed rear head restraints.

SRT Hellcat Redeye

The SRT Hellcat Redeye features include a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI engine with 807 horsepower, 20-inch low-glass black wheels, exterior and interior “Redeye” badging, and competition suspension.

Standout Feature

Comes with SRT Power Chiller for efficient engine cooling.

SRT Super Stock

The SRT Super Stock’s features include a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI engine with 807 horsepower, luxury front and rear floor mats, 18-inch aluminum wheels, and SRT Super Stock badges.

Standout Feature

Comes with Nitto drag radial tires and Super Stock suspension.

The Last Call: 2023 Dodge Challenger Special Editions

Dodge initially announced four special “Last Call” models including the following:

The Shakedown Special Edition

This edition is based on R/T Scat Pack and R/T Scat Pack Widebody models. Key features include a Mopar® Black hood pin kit, Widebody form available in gray or black, a six-piston Brembo brake system with red calipers, red “392” Fender and “Shakedown” spoiler graphics, and red interior accent stitching.

Standout Feature

Comes with a “Shakedown” stripe with a red accent.

Swinger Special Edition

This edition is based on the R/T Scat Pack Widebody, and key features include a gold school ‘Challenger’ grille badge and a painted shaker hood scoop, retro green stripe, and basil green interior accent stitching. It is available in green or white.

Standout Feature

Comes with a monochrome Bee Fender Badge.

Black Ghost

This edition is based on the SRT® Hellcat Redeye Widebody and key features include a pitch-black exterior with gator skin vinyl roof, white deck lid stripe, leather and suede upholstery, a bright “DODGE” Hood badge, and a Red LED SRT® logo on the steering wheel.

Standout Feature

Comes with the “Challenger” script grille, fender, and spoiler badges. 

SRT Demon 170

This is the fastest vehicle in the brand’s 100-year history. Its key features include 1,025 total horsepower, a staggered widebody design with fender flares and staggered drag radial tires, a special TransBrake system, a drag mode suspension, an improved supercharger, and driveline upgrades.

Standout Feature

Comes with the SRT Demon 170 Supercharger Badge with a yellow painted engine box.

Locating a Last Call: 2023 Dodge Challenger Model

You can locate a Last Call Dodge model through a Dodge Horsepower locator tool. This tool helps you search for a model and find a Dodge dealership. You can then contact the dealer and place your order.

Patriot CDJR of Tulsa: Your Reliable 2023 Dodge Challenger Dealer

Patriot CDJR of Tulsa is a certified Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealer operating in Tulsa. We are a Dodge dealership you can trust and rely on for your 2023 Challenger selection.

We offer quality vehicles and exemplary customer service that extends beyond the date of purchase. 

Irrespective of the car you choose, our team of finance experts will guide you through our competitive financing or lease plan. We also offer you a lifetime powertrain warranty for the vehicles you buy from us.

You can schedule a test drive or visit us today to acquire the new 2023 Dodge Challenger.