Body Styles

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Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The name “Charger” dates back to the 1966 two-door fastback and has since become synonymous with raw American horsepower and attitude. For the 2011–2024 generation, Dodge repositioned the Charger as a modern muscle sedan, maintaining rear-wheel drive, large-displacement engines, and an aggressive silhouette. This version was based on a heavily reworked LX platform (derived from Mercedes-Benz W210 architecture), which helped it retain a rear-drive layout and solid ride characteristics while integrating newer infotainment and safety features.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

“Charger” is a globally recognized nameplate associated with speed, strength, and American car culture. In all languages, it implies force, power, and directness — characteristics embedded in the vehicle’s identity. The name remains unchanged across markets and is considered an icon in both enthusiast circles and pop culture.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

Over the years, Dodge offered a rotating palette of vivid heritage-inspired colors such as Go Mango, Plum Crazy, F8 Green, Hellraisin, B5 Blue, and TorRed, alongside classic choices like Granite Crystal, Destroyer Grey, Pitch Black, and White Knuckle. Widebody models often came with black hood options and unique stripe packages.

Interiors evolved from basic cloth in fleet-focused trims to Laguna leather, suede Alcantara performance seats, and carbon fiber accents in higher trims like Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat. Customization was extensive in later years, with packages like Daytona, Super Bee, and SRT Jailbreak offering mix-and-match seat colors, badging, and instrument panel trim.

Wheels ranged from 17” alloys on base V6 trims to 20” forged wheels on Scat Pack and SRT models. Widebody editions received 20x11” wheels with 305-section Pirelli performance tires.

Top Expensive Options

• SRT Hellcat Supercharged 6.2L V8 Upgrade (up to 807 hp) – standard in Redeye/Jailbreak, $10,000+ difference over base
• Widebody Package (extended fenders, suspension, 305 tires) – $6,000
• Adaptive Damping Suspension with Track Tuning – $1,600
• Laguna Leather Performance Seats (ventilated, heated) – $1,995
• Uconnect 8.4” with Navigation and Performance Pages – $995
• Brembo 6-Piston Brakes (front) + Upgraded Rotors – $1,200
• Alpine or Harman Kardon Audio System (9–19 speakers) – $995–$1,595
• Dual-Stripe or Blackout Appearance Packages – $1,000
• Carbon/Suede Interior Pack (instrument panel + headliner) – $1,495
• Jailbreak Customization Menu (2022+) – $1,000–$2,000 depending on selections

vs Competitors

The Dodge Charger LD generation had virtually no direct competition for most of its lifespan. While sedans like the Chevrolet SS, Chrysler 300, and Ford Taurus SHO briefly vied for similar buyers, none offered the same rear-wheel-drive muscle layout with V8s, especially in widebody or supercharged form. In later years, the Charger stood alone as the only affordable V8-powered full-size sedan, with rivals turning to AWD crossovers or electric platforms. Even performance sedans from Germany (BMW M5, Audi RS7) couldn’t match its price-to-power ratio — making it a cult hero among budget speed-seekers and street racers.

Fun Fact

The 2021–2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody was the most powerful production sedan in the world, producing 797 hp — or 807 hp in Jailbreak form. It could sprint 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds, all while seating five and offering a trunk large enough for Costco hauls. In its final year, Dodge released a series of “Last Call” limited editions, celebrating 13 years of production with badges, retro names, and exclusive paint codes.