The End of an Era: Dodge Challenger and Charger Discontinued

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The last Dodge Challenger has exited the production line at the Stellantis facility in Brampton, Canada, signaling the conclusion of its celebrated V-8 muscle car era and the termination of its LX platform use.

On December 22, the production of the ultimate Dodge Challenger, a SRT Demon 170 model in Pitch Black, was finalized, as confirmed by a Dodge representative to AutoMotorMart. However, the company has not disclosed whether this last unit is a customer purchase or will be preserved by Stellantis as a historical piece.

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The Demon 170 represents the final installment in a series of “Last Call” special edition models, commemorating the cessation of the current Challenger and Charger series. Equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, this model delivers an astounding 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb-ft of torque when running on E85 fuel, and 900 horsepower with 810 lb-ft of torque on E10 premium gasoline, making it an iconic farewell for the series.

Dodge has announced that the Demon 170 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 1.66 seconds and achieve a lateral acceleration of 2.0 g on a prepared surface, including rollout. Moreover, the car has been acknowledged by the NHRA for its quarter-mile sprint in 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph, positioning it as the fastest accelerating and quickest production car available for purchase. It was priced at $100,361.

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

Dodge confirmed to AutoMotorMart the completion of all 3,300 planned Demon 170s. The Brampton plant was set to cease LX-platform car production by the year’s end, regardless of the number of Demon 170s produced, indicating a potential for a lower production figure. Dodge began accepting the last orders for gas-powered Challengers and Chargers in July.

With the recent production halt of the Chrysler 300C performance sedan, and the cessation of the Dodge Charger production, the LX-platform vehicles have officially reached the end of their production run, marking a significant moment for Stellantis.

2023 Dodge Challenger and 2023 Dodge Charger Mopar ’23 Editions

The LX platform, introduced in the early 2000s by what was then Daimler-Chrysler, reinvigorated the rear-wheel-drive, V-8 performance car segment. Initially utilized in the 300 and the Dodge Magnum wagon, it was later employed for the Charger and Challenger models. Despite the Magnum’s brief existence, the 300, Charger, and Challenger continued to be produced with minimal changes, outliving the typical lifecycle of other models. For instance, the Ford Mustang, a direct competitor, has undergone two redesigns within the lifespan of the current Challenger model.

While the gasoline-powered Challenger and Charger models have been discontinued, Dodge has not yet confirmed the termination of these nameplates. Future versions are likely to be electric vehicles, as Dodge is gearing up to introduce an electric muscle car in the near future, showcased by the Charger Daytona SRT concept.

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More about Dodge Challenger discontinuation

• Dodge Challenger’s Final Production
• Demon 170 Model Overview
• End of LX Platform Cars
• Dodge’s Electric Vehicle Future
• History of Dodge Challenger and Charger