Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary, a limited edition celebrating 50 years of the Charger Daytona

By 1969, Dodge had suffered several disappointments in NASCAR racing, and watched as its main rivals gained the upper hand. To turn the situation around, that year they unveiled the Dodge Charger Daytona, a limited-edition, high-performance version of the Dodge Charger, built solely to win races. And it did, starting with its very first competitive outing, which was followed by numerous records both in races and in pole position.

Its track successes, its special features and its radical styling turned the Dodge Charger Daytona into one of the most sought-after models, which is also why its name has been reserved for occasions when the American brand launched a limited edition with more extensive and special standard equipment. But it has now been a full 50 years since the first Charger Daytona, a very special figure for a very special car, so the brand has decided to celebrate it with a limited edition, which they have named Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary.

Unlike what usually happens with these limited editions, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary will not be a simple vehicle with special decoration and more extensive equipment. It will also include mechanical modifications that make it the most powerful Charger. Based on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, a series of mechanical changes has been made in several areas, in addition to the aesthetic changes applied to both the exterior and the interior.

Starting with the most interesting aspect, its engine: it is still the V8 HEMI Hellcat, although its output has been increased by 10 CV, resulting in a power figure of 727 CV and torque of 881 Nm. Unfortunately, the brand has not yet confirmed the official performance figures for the Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary. To keep all this power under control, Dodge has fitted a braking system signed Brembo, along with new, lighter 20-inch Warp Speed wheels.

Aesthetically, using its new Widebody configuration, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary features a new rear spoiler that is small and discreet, nothing like the eye-catching, enormous spoiler fitted to the original Charger Daytona. Its bodywork will be available in three basic colours: black Pitch Black, grey Triple Nickel and white White Knuckle, to which the new exclusive colour B5 Blue shown on the car in the photographs will be added.

Inside, there are also small changes, such as the leather upholstery combined with Alcantara applied to the sports seats, which also feature the Daytona inscription on the backrests. The steering wheel has also been upholstered in Alcantara leather combined with carbon-fibre elements, and blue contrast stitching has been added in various places.

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary will begin production next autumn, with a run limited to just 501 units, the same number as the original Charger Daytona.