2013 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Dodge Charger is a light-update year, led by the SRT8’s new launch control and three-mode adaptive suspension. The basic body, cabin, and core engine lineup carry over.
About the 2013 Dodge Charger
LD generation (2011-2014), third model year after the 2011 redesign.
Dodge positioned the Charger as a full-size sedan with muscle-car attitude: bold styling, a roomy cabin, rear-wheel-drive character, and available HEMI power. Compared with more conservative large sedans, the Charger's main draw was personality. It offered usable family-car space, easy-to-use touchscreen tech, and optional all-wheel drive, but its real appeal was that it felt like a Dodge muscle car with four doors instead of a plain commuter sedan.
The 2013 Charger ranges from the straightforward V6-powered SE and better-equipped SXT to several 5.7-liter HEMI R/T trims. R/T Max pairs V8 power with navigation, premium audio, leather seating, and driver-assistance features, while the 470-hp SRT8 adds Brembo brakes, adaptive suspension, and launch control.
What changed, by category
2013 Dodge Charger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 14 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 31 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 470 hp | 370 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 370 hp | 470 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 Dodge Charger?
The biggest change is the SRT8’s new launch control and three-mode adaptive suspension. These additions give the 470-hp performance model more control for hard acceleration and a wider range of suspension settings.
How is the 2013 Dodge Charger different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 Charger is a light update rather than a redesign. It adds several named trims, gives the SRT8 new performance hardware, raises certain V6 packages to 300 horsepower, and improves the navigation graphics.
Did the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 change?
Yes. The 2013 Charger SRT8 gains launch control and a three-mode adaptive suspension, while its navigation graphics improve. Its premium audio system changes from standard equipment to an option.
Was there a 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona?
Yes. A limited Daytona appearance package arrived during the 2013 model year for select R/T-based Chargers.
Did the 2013 Dodge Charger get a new engine?
No. The core engine lineup carries over with a 3.6-liter V6 and 5.7- and 6.4-liter HEMI V8s, although certain V6 appearance and performance packages rise to 300 horsepower.