Chrysler Group LLC today announced it will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dodge next year with two of its most iconic vehicles, the Charger and Challenger.
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dodge made a lot of noise at the 2013 SEMA Show and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Chrysler Group LLC today announced it will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dodge next year with two of its most iconic vehicles, the Charger and Challenger.
“Over the last century, the Dodge brand has seen its biggest success when we’ve combined head-turning designs with ingenious engineering and world-class performance,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO — Dodge Brand. “These two iconic muscle cars do all of that and more. They represent the Dodge brand’s heart and soul.”
The 2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions will arrive at dealerships in the first quarter of 2014. They will come standard with a Pentastar V6 engine. A 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 375 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque will also be available.
Both of these limited production vehicles will share several unique visual elements, both outside and in, including exclusive availability of a new “High Octane” red pearl coat paint, all-new 20-inch aluminum wheels, commemorative badging, unique key fob and a special limited-edition owner’s kit and a commemorative book that celebrates 100 years of Dodge heritage.
The vehicles also feature their own unique interior and exterior cues, including special badges and performance parts.
The 2014 Dodge Charger 100th Anniversary Edition package is available for a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $2,200 more than the SXT Plus or R/T Plus trim levels.
The 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Edition package is available for a U.S. MSRP of $2,500 more than the Challenger SXT Plus or R/T Plus trim levels.
John and Horace Dodge developed America’s first mass-produced all-steel-bodied cars in 1914, the brothers set a new record for the most first-model-year automobiles ever produced (45,033 cars).