2013 Dodge Challenger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Dodge Challenger is a wider trim lineup, led by the new V6 Rallye Redline and stripped-back SRT8 Core. It is otherwise a light-update year, not a redesign.
About the 2013 Dodge Challenger
3rd generation (2008-2014), late-cycle year before the fully redesigned 2015 Challenger.
Dodge positioned the 2013 Challenger as a modern take on a classic American muscle coupe: rear-wheel drive, retro styling, usable five-passenger space, and a choice of V6, 5.7-liter HEMI V8, or 6.4-liter 392 HEMI power. Its main difference from the Mustang and Camaro was size and presence. The Challenger leaned less toward compact sports-coupe sharpness and more toward big-cabin comfort, straight-line punch, and unmistakable heritage styling.
The 2013 lineup stretches from the 305-hp V6 SXT to the 470-hp, 6.4-liter SRT8 models. Rallye Redline adds a sportier V6 setup, R/T Classic gives the 5.7-liter V8 heritage styling, and the regular SRT8 392 combines serious performance hardware with heated leather seats and a touchscreen.
What changed, by category
2013 Dodge Challenger specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 305 hp | 375 hp | 470 hp | 305 hp | 470 hp | 375 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 410 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 410 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in | 32.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| HID Headlights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
The biggest change is the expanded trim lineup. Dodge adds the V6 Rallye Redline and performance-focused SRT8 Core, along with R/T Classic, R/T Plus, and SXT Plus.
Is the 2013 Dodge Challenger a redesign?
No, the 2013 Challenger is not a redesign. It is a late-cycle version of the third-generation car, with new trims and a few equipment updates rather than major body or platform changes.
How is the 2013 SRT8 Core different from the regular SRT8 392?
The SRT8 Core keeps the 470-hp 6.4-liter V8, launch control, Brembo brakes, and performance focus but uses cloth seats and blacked-out trim. The regular SRT8 392 is the more fully equipped version, with heated Nappa leather seats, a touchscreen, and a three-mode adaptive suspension.
What changed on the 2013 Challenger SXT?
The 2013 Challenger SXT makes its rear spoiler and USB ports standard. Its basic formula otherwise remains the same, including the 305-hp 3.6-liter V6.
Is the 2013 Challenger meaningfully different from the 2012 model?
It is meaningfully different mainly if you want one of the added trims or the regular SRT8 392's new launch control and three-mode adaptive suspension. The core SXT and R/T models changed very little beyond the SXT's newly standard rear spoiler and USB ports.