2013 Dodge Charger Daytona has been well-known as one of the modern muscle cars that combine heritage, performance and value. The car has also been considered as the most popular trims in the Charger lineup. The name is taken from Daytona Beach, Florida, which was an early center for auto racing and still hosts the Daytona 500, one of NASCAR’s premier events. The Daytona was the performance model of the compact Lark and it was produced from 1963-1966. Now, after 3 years of hibernation, the automaker is bringing back the Charger Daytona to the market. This 2013 model presents the very innovative design and performance.
Interior
The interior of 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona comes with a number of significant upgrades. There will be the heated and ventilated seats with Daytona Blue stitching and piping. You will find the word “Daytona” on the top of the front seatbacks. Inside, you will also have the unique dark-brushed-aluminum trim that surrounds the 8.4 inches touch-screen and gauges on the instrument panel. In addition, the car has been equipped with the Mopar bright pedal kit, dark brushed aluminum trim, 10-speaker/522-watt Beats Audio System, a plaque on the dash with each vehicle’s build number from the 2500-unit run and a numbered “Daytona” badge on the instrument panel which represents its sequence in the build series.
Exterior
The 2013 Charger Daytona is available in multiple color choices which include Pitch Black, Daytona Blue, Billet Silver and Bright White. There will be the impressive crosshair grille which has been coated in Satin Black with the hood getting dressed up in vinyl graphic. You will also find the new roof wrap and brand new spoiler for sportier look. The car has also a set of exclusive 20 inches and 5-spoke polished aluminum wheels with glossy black pockets.
Engine
There will be no engine modifications in the 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona. So, buyer will get the same lineup of engines for the R/T and R/T Road & Track models. The engines will carry the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 5-speed auto transmission that can produce 370 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque. The Charger R/T boasts the steering-wheel mounted aluminum paddle shifters, performance engine/transmission calibration and high-speed engine controller.
Pricing
The price of 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona is around $33.000 for the R/T models and $36.500 for the R/T Road & Track models (more expensive than 2014 Subaru Forester but it’s cheaper than 2013 Buick Enclave). The company will release 2.500 models only and each model coming with a serialized dash plaque. The strong competitors of this muscle car are the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
