2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Photos, engines & full specs

Dodge released the eighth generation of the Charger in March 2024, and besides the four-door version, like on the sixth or the seventh generation, it also came as a coupe.

Creating a vehicle that looked like a muscle car but without an internal combustion engine under its hood was a daring project. Yet, Dodge did it with the eighth generation of the Charger, which, unlike its previous two generations, was available as a coupe and as a sedan. If that was not enough to shock its customers, then they had another surprise since both versions featured a tailgate instead of a regular trunk lid at the back. However, the most significant change in the model’s history was the fact that Dodge initially offered it with a choice of two electric drivetrains, while the ICE versions followed later.

Dodge’s design team created the Charger Daytona coupe with shapes that resembled the legendary 1966 Charger. The rectangular look of the front fascia sported a pair of LED headlights and a narrow upper grille. Above it, the automaker created a horizontal spoiler and two vents that channeled air above the hood. As a result, at first sight, it didn’t look like it had a cone on its nose, like the 1969 Daytona Charger. Furthermore, on the lower side of the bumper, Dodge installed a second broad air intake flanked by two slim vertical scoops that created an air curtain. Another significant change for the car was its new badge, which looked like three triangles arranged around a round point.

At first sight, the car’s profile didn’t reveal the fact that it was a hatchback. The long doors and the ascending waistline created a dynamic look for the vehicle. Even though the 2024 Charger Daytona coupe didn’t have the same idea of the coke-bottle design for the rear quarter panels, those who knew the car from the Dukes of Hazard or the Fast and the Furious franchise could see the resemblance. The cab-rearward design, with its sloped roof and raked forward C-pillars, had a proper coupe look. And yet, at the back, the tailgate opened wide along with the rear window. Finally, Dodge created a broad, rectangular light design element for the rear fascia that incorporated the taillights.

Inside, the car boasted a high level of technology. Besides the bucket seats with high bolstered areas, the dashboard was an attention grabber. Fronting the driver was a wide LCD that showed the speed, charging status, and other essential driving details. At the same time, atop the center stack, Dodge installed the 12.3-inch touchscreen for the Uconnect 5 infotainment system that supported wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In the back, the car featured a split-folding bench seat where up to three people could sit, while behind them was a large trunk. Customers could also use the frunk since there was no engine under the hood.

Dodge built the eighth generation of the Charger on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which allowed it to provide the car with an o

Dodge launched the Charger Daytona Coupe as an electric affair only. It was built on top of Stellantis’s large STLA platform, which allowed it to install an electric motor for each axle. As a result, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack sent 670 hp (680 PS) in all corners, helping the car get from naught to sixty (0-97 kph) in just 3.3 seconds.