zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Buying
/
No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing
No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing-February 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:09:39

Image for article titled No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing

I have a few issues with the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition, and one of them is that the name is too long. Another issue that I have with the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition is that some dealers are asking for the special edition vehicle, according to .

Still another issue that I have with the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition is that it does not have an absurdly tall wing on the back and a pointy front nose. The only thing of absurd dimensions is the name.

Image for article titled No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing

The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was sold to the public with the aerodynamic nose and the tall rear wing so that it could be homologated and run in NASCAR. It did well, winning its first race and becoming the in NASCAR to break 200 mph. Dodge made just over 500 of them and they go for six-figures these days. The next year Plymouth sold the Road Runner Superbird with a similar configuration.

Image for article titled No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing

They were known as the “Winged Warriors” for obvious reasons. Dodge has reused the Charger Daytona name several times since then for special edition cars, none of which have had the pointy nose or tall wing.

The next time the Charger Daytona name was used it was a few years later on a rebadged 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. Like all mid 70s Chrysler products, it was a disappointment, and about the only thing that differentiated it from a regular Cordoba was a two-tone paint job.

Image for article titled No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing

The following Charger Daytona came in 2006 with a 10 horsepower bump over the standard Charger R/T and a few other mild performance upgrades. Oh, and stickers. Daytona stickers and Hemi stickers. A blackout sticker between the taillights. Lots of stickers, but no tall wing, and no pointy nose. More Charger Daytonas came out in 2013 and 2017, and now for 2020 there is the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition.

They all have Daytona stickers, but still no tall wing. Just a short “,” wing.

Image for article titled No One Should Pay Six-Figures For A Dodge Charger Daytona That Doesn't Have A Ridiculous Wing

I can understand not having the pointy nose. I’m sure there would be some crash issues, and all the cooling design would have to be redone which might make the whole thing not worth the money. But the wing? Come on. If you’re going to have a 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition that is sold in the same limited 501 units that the original Daytona charger was sold in, it could at least have an absurdly tall wing.

I’m sure Dodge has some good reasons to not put a tall wing on the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition. But you certainly have no good reason to spend more than $100,000 on any Dodge Charger Daytona unless it has a pointy nose and a wing.

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Buying
At $3,800, Is This Rieger-Bodied 1983 BMW 320 A Project With Provenance?
At $3,800, Is This Rieger-Bodied 1983 BMW 320 A Project With Provenance?
There’s no doubt that today’s BMW E30 is rough, but with its Rieger bodywork it’s also appreciably rare. What might you pay to dig into this odd ’80s icon? In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a coprolite is a fossilized turd, typically from some long-extinct animal. The fact...
Feb 28, 2026
Here's Why I Bought My First Stanced Car
Here's Why I Bought My First Stanced Car
I generally like ample ground clearance on my vehicles. Even my little Smart Fortwo sits three inches taller than stock so I can take it deep off-road. I used to make fun of the “stance” crowd because their cars couldn’t overcome everyday road obstacles. But, I recently bought a...
Feb 28, 2026
At $4,500, Does This 2013 Dodge Dart Hit The Bullseye?
At $4,500, Does This 2013 Dodge Dart Hit The Bullseye?
While today’s Dart may be an updated interpretation of the Dodge Neon secret sauce, it hasn’t found the same fan base as that car. This particular one does seem to be fan-owned and operated, so let’s find out what that might all be worth. Are you the kind of...
Feb 28, 2026
I Just Graduated With My Bachelor's Degree And I Need Something Cheap And Stupid! What Car Should I Buy?
I Just Graduated With My Bachelor's Degree And I Need Something Cheap And Stupid! What Car Should I Buy?
Anthony lives in Pennsylvania and just graduated college with a liberal arts degree. He wants something fun and cheap that “doesn’t make sense” — you know, the Jalopnik way. He figures now is a good time to get a wacky purchase out of his system before he needs to...
Feb 28, 2026
At $2,000, Would You Flip Over This 1999 Ford Explorer XLT?
At $2,000, Would You Flip Over This 1999 Ford Explorer XLT?
The Ford Explorer was once at the center of one of history’s biggest tire recalls over its original-equipment Firestones. Luckily, today’s ’99 wears brand new Michelins. Let’s see if that, and its price, might make this a historic deal. There’s an Italian proverb that goes Sfortuna al gioco, fortuna...
Feb 28, 2026
Some Automakers Still Haven't Figured Out We Want Them To Properly Disclose Prices On Their Websites
Some Automakers Still Haven't Figured Out We Want Them To Properly Disclose Prices On Their Websites
Most consumers do research online before deciding which car to buy. Generally, this entails visiting automakers’ websites and configuring the models they are interested in. Unfortunately, some brands have designed their websites in a way that makes it confusing to determine exactly what the total cost is. I will...
Feb 28, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved