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Back in the 1970s, there was a black 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 426 Hemi V8 that cruised Detroit's Woodward Avenue. It would show up at random and then disappear for months, allegedly putting the hurt to competitors in stoplight battles on the infamous stretch of road. It was called the Black Ghost, and it rides one more time as the sixth Last Call special edition model from Dodge. This is the 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, and as with the Dodge Charger King Daytona that debuted on September 14, this isn't a Scat Pack with an appearance package. The Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody is the foundation, but Dodge bumps the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 to 807 horsepower. In the current Challenger hierarchy, it's equal to the SRT Super Stock that debuted in 2020, and it will be nearly as rare. 300 Black Ghosts are slated for production, and as the name suggests, it's only available in black. Gallery: 2023 Dodge Challenger Black GhostIn addition to more power, there are some special exterior upgrades that pay homage to the original Challenger. Gator skin vinyl graphics are applied to the roof, with contrasting white stripes added to the quarter panels. Retro badging is in effect, with scripted Challenger badges on the fenders and chrome Dodge branding on the nose. The SRT badge in the grille has a bright finish, as do the 20-inch wheels. Inside there's a special Black Ghost badge for the instrument panel, with bezels made of carbon fiber. Alcantara on the seats, door bolsters, and steering wheel further dress up the interior. "There are so many legendary muscle cars in Dodge brand history, it was hard to choose the seven vehicles we wanted to pay homage to with our Last Call lineup, but the Black Ghost was an easy pick," said Dodge Brand CEO Tim Kuniskis. "The 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost is the prelude to what we’re going to unveil with our seventh and final special-edition model." The End Of The Hemi: Dodge kicked off its seven Last Call announcements in late August with the Challenger Shakedown. The Dodge Charger Super Bee followed, with both the Charger and Challenger getting a Swinger package. We already mentioned the Charger King Daytona, but the seventh and final model won't debut until the 2022 SEMA Show in November. Given the extra pomp and circumstance for this special model, it's quite possible we could see a 900-hp Challenger tuned to run on E85 as the final high-horsepower Hemi before electrification takes over. Get more Hemi content and news on recent vehicle debuts in the Rambling About Cars podcast, available below. Source: Dodge
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Will there be a 2023 Hellcat redeye?The Dodge Charger lineup would not be complete without a Hellcat model, and the 2023 Dodge Charger is expected to offer the Hellcat Widebody and Hellcat Redeye Widebody trim levels, with, naturally, the beloved tire-shredding output of up to 797 horsepower.
How much will the 2023 Hellcat cost?2023 Dodge Challenger Pricing
Each comes with a Hemi V8 and can be had in a wide range of paint schemes, including wide racing stripes and other extroverted graphics. The Hellcat range starts at around $64,000 but easily streaks past $80,000 with the range-topping SRT Super Stock variant.
How much HP will 2023 Hellcat have?Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Without a doubt, the Hellcat's main attraction is its supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. If you haven't heard, it now makes 717 horsepower along with 650 pound-feet of torque.
Will there be a 2023 Hellcat model?Lastly, Dodge is also expanding its SRT Jailbreak models for 2023 to include the more affordable Hellcat models. The exterior design of the 2023 Dodge Challenger will remain the same for the upcoming model year.
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