Why Are the Dodge Charger and Challenger Being Discontinued?

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Dodge says it will

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In 1966, Chrysler released the Dodge Charger.

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The Challenger nameplate was first used in 1970.

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The Charger and Challenger were renowned because they could be fitted with the iconic

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During the mid-70s,

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The Charger and Challenger only returned to their former glory in the mid-2000s.

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Dodge unveiled a concept of its upcoming EV that aims to have the essence and feel of a muscle car.

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Dodge wants to celebrate the end of the V8 muscle car era.

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Dodge wants to

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EVs are typically criticized for lacking the driving dynamics most car enthusiasts enjoy.

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EVs also lack the throaty V8 muscle exhaust note.

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Will Dodge succeed in

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Though the Charger and Challenger are going to be discontinued, you can still rely on CarParts.com for parts.

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BEING DISCONTINUED?

Dodge says it will

stop producing the two gas-powered models at the end of 2023.

In 1966, Chrysler released the Dodge Charger.

Dodge’s parent company, Chrysler, felt the need to respond to Ford’s successful release of the Mustang when Ford released the Mustang in 1964.

The Challenger nameplate was first used in 1970.

The Charger and Challenger were renowned because they could be fitted with the iconic

Hemi V8 engine.

During the mid-70s,

the Charger and Challenger nameplates fell into ruin.

The Charger and Challenger only returned to their former glory in the mid-2000s.

Dodge unveiled a concept of its upcoming EV that aims to have the essence and feel of a muscle car.

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT.

Dodge wants to celebrate the end of the V8 muscle car era.

Seven special-edition 2023 models

Dodge wants to

keep the look and feel of muscle cars

alive as the world transitions to EVs.

EVs are typically criticized for lacking the driving dynamics most car enthusiasts enjoy.

getting rid of the linear acceleration of EVs and adding “electro-mechanical shifting.”

EVs also lack the throaty V8 muscle exhaust note.

Dodge is determined to keep the sound of muscle cars

Will Dodge succeed in

as it transitions to electric power?

keeping the soul of muscle cars alive

Though the Charger and Challenger are going to be discontinued, you can still rely on CarParts.com for parts.

Check out our selection of Dodge

Charger

and

CHALLENGER

components.

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