Mopar Bids Farewell to the Dodge Challenger and Charger Muscle Cars with Special Edition Packages

The Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars are entering their final model year for 2023. To give them a proper send-off, Mopar has created matching special edition packages for both models. Dubbed the Mopar '23 Special Edition, these limited production cars feature unique exterior and interior styling along with exclusive owner's kits.

Highlights of the 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger Mopar Special Editions

  • Available only on R/T Scat Pack widebody models
  • Special Pitch Black exterior paint
  • Unique matte black graphics and Mopar Blue accents
  • Carbon fiber trunk lid
  • 20-inch black wheels
  • Mopar logos on floor mats and trunk mat
  • Numbered vehicle build certificate
  • Only 200 Challengers and 200 Chargers for the U.S. market
  • $3,995 price premium over standard Scat Pack widebody

With Dodge discontinuing the Challenger and Charger after 2023, these special send-off editions will likely become collectible future classics. Read on for an in-depth look at what makes these Mopar special editions unique.

Overview of the 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger Mopar Editions

The matching Mopar '23 special edition packages will only be offered on Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack models equipped with the widebody package. This means both cars will have the same 485 horsepower 6.4L Hemi V8 under the hood. The special editions are all about visual impact.

Only 440 total Challenger and Charger Mopar special editions will be built - 200 of each car for the U.S. market. The extra exclusivity and limited production run is sure to make these cars collectible muscle machines in the future.

Exterior Styling Provides Visual Impact

The 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger Mopar special editions make a bold visual statement thanks to the following exterior styling details:

  • Pitch Black exterior paint - This deep black paint provides a sinister look. The color really allows the other exterior details to pop.
  • Matte black graphics - The hood, roof, and trunk lid feature matte black graphic details that provide contrast against the black paint.
  • Mopar Blue accents - Pops of Mopar Blue on the brake calipers and badging provide eye-catching contrast.
  • Carbon fiber trunk lid - The trunk lids are crafted from real carbon fiber weave. This lightweight composite material is typically only seen on high-end sports cars.
  • 20-inch black wheels - The sinister look rolls on black 20-inch alloy wheels.

The combination of the Pitch Black paint, matte black graphics, carbon fiber, and Mopar Blue accents gives these special edition Chargers and Challengers serious visual aggression.

The Exterior Styling Makes a Bold Statement

It's clear Mopar's designers wanted to make the last special edition Challengers and Chargers visually scintillating. The black on black color scheme sets off the colors perfectly, while the carbon fiber trunk lid adds exotic appeal.

For collectors and enthusiasts, the graphics and carbon fiber details will help these Mopar editions really stand out from a standard Scat Pack widebody. The numbered vehicle build certificates add to the collectibility factor as well.

Interior Appointments Enhance the Experience

In addition to making a bold statement on the outside, the Mopar '23 special editions feature unique interior appointments including:

  • Mopar logo floor and trunk mats - These unique mats feature the Mopar logo, reminding drivers and passengers they are in something special.
  • Numbered door sills - As drivers and passengers enter the car, they are greeted by numbered door sills indicating the exclusivity.
  • Custom owner's kit - Each car comes with a customized owner's kit featuring a metal authentication plaque with vehicle build number and exclusive artist renderings of the car.

The interior appointments work cohesively with the exterior styling to create a special edition experience. The Mopar logos and numbered pieces elevate the exclusivity factor.

Interior Touches Provide Reminders of Exclusivity

The Mopar floor mats, numbered door sills, and custom owner's kits provide constant reminders you're driving one of only 440 Challenger and Charger Mopar '23 special editions. It's these types of special touches that help make these cars future collectibles.

Driving Experience Stays True to Scat Pack Roots

While the visual impact is impressive, Mopar wisely did not make any changes under the hood. The special edition Challengers and Chargers retain the 485 horsepower 6.4L Hemi V8 engine from the Scat Pack widebody models.

This means drivers can enjoy the following performance attributes:

  • 0 to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds
  • Quarter mile times in the high 12 second range
  • Top speed over 175 mph
  • Powerful Brembo brakes for repeated hard stops
  • Sport-tuned suspension for responsive handling

The widebody design also provides the following advantages:

  • Wider wheels and tires for enhanced grip
  • Improved steering response
  • Retuned suspension calibration
  • More aggressive fender flares

By leaving the engines and performance bits alone, the Challenger and Charger Mopar editions provide the same thrilling muscle car driving dynamics owners expect. Visually, they make a statement. Mechanically, they stay true to Scat Pack form.

The Heart and Soul Remain Unchanged

Mopar knew better than to tweak the legendary 6.4L Hemi V8 engine or the Scat Pack widebody's performance tuning. The 485 horsepower and widebody grip give the special editions the right blend of power and handling.

Availability and Pricing Details

The Mopar '23 special editions have specific availability and pricing details that set them apart:

  • Limited run of 200 Challengers and 200 Chargers - With only 200 of each car being built for the U.S. market, buyers will have to act fast to secure one.
  • Ordering opens in September 2022 - Dodge dealers will begin taking orders in September, with production slated for October.
  • $3,995 price premium - Opting for the Mopar edition packages adds $3,995 to to the Scat Pack Widebody's $55,855 (Challenger) and $57,920 (Charger) MSRPs.
  • Special serialization - Each car receives a serialized vehicle build number plaque confirming its exclusivity.

The limited production run coupled with the special serialization make these cars especially appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. The extra $3,995 Mopar is asking seems reasonable given the special parts and graphics.

Only 440 Total Units for U.S. and Canada

With only 200 Challenger and 200 Charger Mopar '23 editions destined for the U.S., buyers will need to act decisively to secure an order. The serialized plaques confirm each car's exclusive status.

Why Dodge Is Discontinuing the Challenger and Charger

The special edition Mopar packages represent the last hurrah for the current generation Dodge Challenger and Charger models. In 2024, production of these iconic muscle cars will come to an end after more than a decade.

Dodge is discontinuing the Challenger and Charger due to a combination of factors:

Age of the Platform

  • The Challenger returned to Dodge's lineup in 2008, while the Charger came back in 2011.
  • The current platform has been updated but is still outdated compared to competitors.
  • A clean-sheet redesign would be costly with electrification on the horizon.

Consumer Shifts to SUVs/Trucks

  • Muscle cars have declined in popularity as buyers shift to SUVs and trucks.
  • Dodge's Durango and RAM pickups now outsell the Challenger and Charger.

Stricter Emissions and MPG Regulations

  • Large V8 engines will have difficulty meeting future emissions standards.
  • New regulations call for much higher fuel economy fleet averages.

Cost of Electrification

  • Developing hybrid and electric muscle car variants would require enormous investment.
  • Dodge's parent company Stellantis is allocating electric vehicle funds to higher volume brands/segments.

While disappointing for enthusiasts, Dodge's decision makes sense given the business realities. Cost and complexity of meeting stricter regulations while revamping an aging platform is prohibitive. The special Mopar editions give collectors the last American V8 Dodge muscle cars in their purest form.

The Stars Have Aligned Against Large V8 Muscle Cars

Between consumer shifts, tightening regulations, and electrification costs, the business case for continuing the Challenger and Charger has evaporated. The Mopar special editions allow Dodge to send them off in style before markets and regulations force substantial changes.

Future Collectibility of the 2023 Mopar Special Editions

With Dodge set to retire the Challenger and Charger from its lineup after 2023, the limited production Mopar special editions seem destined for collectibility. Here are some of the factors that should raise their future values among collectors:

  • Last of a breed - These represent the last American V8 Challenger and Chargers without hybrid or electric augmentation.
  • Special styling - The Pitch Black paint, matte black graphics, carbon fiber, and Mopar Blue styling cues help these cars stand out.
  • Low production - With only 200 Challengers and Chargers getting the Mopar treatment for the U.S., supply will be low.
  • Exclusive memorabilia - The serialized plaques and owner's kits add to the collectible factor.
  • Historical significance - As the last pure gasoline-powered Challengers and Chargers, they mark the end of an era.

Based on these factors, it's easy to envision the Mopar '23 special editions being coveted by Dodge collectors in the coming decades. Much like the final year Hemi Cuda muscle cars are collectible today, these special edition Mopars could enjoy strong appreciation in the future.

Uniquely Styled Last of the Breed Muscle Cars

Between the exclusive styling details, low production numbers, and historical significance as the last pure V8 Challenger and Chargers, the Mopar editions seem destined to be future collectible classics. Wise buyers who secure one may reap financial rewards down the road.

FAQs

What models get the Mopar treatment?

The Mopar editions are only available on the Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Widebody models, which feature a 485 horsepower 6.4L Hemi V8.

How many will be built?

Only 200 Mopar edition Challengers and 200 Chargers will be built for the U.S market out of 440 total units.

What makes them special visually?

Pitch Black paint, matte black graphics, carbon fiber trunk lids, Mopar Blue accents, black wheels, and Mopar badging provide visual impact.

When can I order one?

Dodge dealers will begin taking orders in September 2022 for production slated for October.

How much extra do the Mopar packages cost?

A $3,995 premium is added over the Scat Pack Widebody's $55,855 (Challenger) and $57,920 (Charger) list prices.

These FAQs help capture key details about the special editions that will make these last V8 muscle cars future collectibles. Acting quickly on orders will be crucial to securing one.

The End of an Era for Unapologetic American Muscle

The demise of the current generation Dodge Challenger and Charger after 2023 marks the end of an era for unapologetic American V8 muscle. The limited edition Mopar send-off packages let them go out in style before looming regulations dictate major changes.

For well over a decade now, Dodge has kept the muscle car torch burning brightly. Even as consumer preferences shifted toward trucks and SUVs, the Challenger and Charger carried the banners of big displacement V8 performance.

Icons like the 426 Hemi and 440 Six-Pack powered the Dodge muscle car legacy in the 1960s and 1970s. The modern 392, Hellcat, and even mightier Redeye V8s have flown the flag proudly in recent times.

But between tightening emissions and fuel economy regulations and the costs of electrification, the curtain must now fall on the current Challenger and Charger models. Their unfiltered, unapologetic muscle car swagger will be missed.

The limited edition Mopar packages give collectors a last glimpse of this disappearing American car culture. The days of affordably priced 700+ horsepower machines available straight from the factory are rapidly coming to a close.

Last Roar of the Great American Muscle Cars

These final year widebody Scat Packs with Mopar graphics mark the end of Dodge's decade-plus run of potent modern muscle. Their V8 rumble will go quiet as regulations and electrification steer the business away from gawky, gas-guzzling coupes and sedans.

So for collectors who secure one of the final 440 Mopar special edition Challengers or Chargers, enjoy your piece of muscle car history. Share stories of its tire-shredding torque and childlike charm with future generations.

Because the days of showroom stock American cars this single-minded in their pursuit of acceleration and excitement are drawing to a close. The Mopar editions are the last roar of the great American muscle car era.

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