The Challenger and Charger muscle cars offered by Dodge are renowned for their power and loads of optional powertrains and tech offered to buyers. Although Dodge was not the first company to manufacture such cars, the company managed to stay at the forefront of the "movement" during the 1960s and 1970s - just as it is today.
Dodge Charger and Challenger have a legendary status in the car industry. These cars came in many trims, including some barely street-legal ones intended for racing. However, for muscle car fans who look for collectibles, there are lots of models to choose from. So, let's take a tour through the history of Dodge's special editions and limited production Chargers and Challengers.
10 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
It could be described as a real blast that combines retro spirit with modern styling and engineering all in one pack. The refreshed 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic had a vast array of tech under its hood. First of all, the Dodge Challenger R/T came with a new 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine and it had a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission.
Other items in the list which gave the driver world-class handling and capacity include tight and precise steering, fully independent sport-tuned suspension, a dual exhaust, and a set of high-performance tires mounted on alloy wheels.
9 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
The date was February 2005, when a new limited-production 2006 Charger named Charger Daytona R/T was unveiled to the public. The event took place at Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Speedweek. It stirred fans who awaited its return to NASCAR Nextel Cup racing.
The first noticeable thing is the paint - metallic orange and Top Banana. The 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T also enjoyed a unique front fascia with a chin spoiler and black honeycomb grille. Other modifications to the model included unique black Daytona and Hemi decals, signature heritage R/T badging, and a black trunk lid spoiler.
8 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack
Dodge used the same unibody platform of the new Plymouth Barracuda for its 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack. This muscle car definitely would turn some heads!
There was both a hardtop and a convertible version, and performance versions wore the familiar R/T label and had upgraded parts all around. Power steering and front disc brakes were optional.
7 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee
In 1971, Dodge offered various Charger variants, these were the base-model, hardtop, 500, SE, R/T, and Super Bee, alongside the street racer Road Runner.
1971 was the year that brought about one of the rarest Mopars - the Super Bee - a special edition of the 3rd-gen Charger. Dodge produced 22 Charger Super Bees equipped with the 426 Hemi engine, 13 of these were equipped with automatic transmissions.
6 2020 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak
Dodge Challenger Drag Pak forms the fourth-generation drag car made based on FCA’s two-door muscle car, albeit with an upgraded engine for 2020. This car is based on the modern Challenger, and like all its predecessors since 2008, it features drag-specific upgrades.
It has also received the necessary certification for NHRA and NMCA competitions. This new package has turned this street version into an ideal dragster. Compared with the previous Drag Pak capable of producing 1,200 horsepower, the naturally aspirated 7.0-liter Hemi V8 has been replaced with a supercharged 5.8-liter one capable of 1000+ Hp.
5 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
The fast and powerful 2021 Hellcat Redeye is a high-performance family car of that is inspired by the Demon is the ultimate version of the American sedan.
The Detroit automaker’s Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye uses the Charger’s Widebody style and manages to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in the mid-three-second range and hits a top speed of 203 mph. This is all thanks to the car’s engine that churns out 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque.
4 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Available as two-door hardtop and convertible, the Dodge Challenger was unveiled in the fall of 1969. The car shared Chrysler’s E-body platform with the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda.
The trims offered for the 1970 Challenger car were base, SE (Special Edition), R/T (Road/Track), and T/A (Trans Am). The Dodge Challenger came with a range of remarkable powertrain choices. As per the performance heritage of the brand, the Challenger took part in racing in its first year.
3 1969 Dodge Charger 500 Hemi
The Charger 500 Hemi was capable of reaching a top speed of 172 mph. To fix the car's problem with drag, engineers decided to flush-mount a rear window over its recessed back. Also, to quell the lift, they plugged the nose with a Coronet grille.
There were 392 units of '69 Charger 500 modified to comply with NASCAR qualification rules, with only 120 examples being armed with the 426 Hemi engine. It proved successful in NASCAR racing and recorded 18 victories in 1969.
2 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Convertible
Because only nine examples were built in 1970, one can understand why it is so hard to find a Hemi Challenger convertible today. The car was one of the two Chrysler E-body models intended to compete against the Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird.
The primary use of the car was for sport/fun driving, and the muscle car was equipped with the famous Hemi engine. Alongside the convertible variant, it was also available in hardtop configuration.
1 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
In 1969, Dodge decided to build a racing version of the Charger named Charger Daytona. The result was a winged car that looked like a mix between an airplane and the original Charger and urged other manufacturers to imitate this body style in their models.
The Charger Daytona raced for the last time at Charlotte in 1970, and then retired as a race car. It was available with different engine options varying in size and horsepower.