“I love the body style 2023 was the last year for this body make so it was perfect I got the v6 and that's all I needed”
2023 Dodge Challenger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2023 is that this is the Challenger coupe’s final production year in this generation, marked by Dodge’s lineup-wide Last Call treatment. Dodge also closes out the run with several special models, led by the new SRT Demon 170.
About the 2023 Dodge Challenger
3rd generation (2008-2023), final year before the Challenger coupe was discontinued.
The 2023 Challenger is Dodge’s old-school muscle coupe with an unusually broad personality range. At the low end, it can be a roomy five-seat V6 daily driver with available AWD; at the top end, it becomes a supercharged or drag-focused factory monster. What separates it from most rivals is the combination of retro styling, a large cabin and trunk for this class, and a powertrain ladder that runs from usable everyday coupe to straight-line special.
The 2023 range stretches from the daily-friendly SXT and sportier GT, both with a V6, to the traditional V8 R/T and 392-powered R/T Scat Pack. The supercharged Hellcat family emphasizes huge straight-line power, while Widebody versions add a broader stance, larger brakes and a more planted suspension. At the top, the new Demon 170 is a street-legal, drag-focused special with up to 1,025 horsepower on high-ethanol fuel.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Dodge added the SRT Demon 170, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Widebody and SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody. The Demon 170 uses a dedicated supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing up to 1,025 horsepower on high-ethanol fuel. The previous SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak continued under the SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak name.
Styling
Every Challenger received a commemorative Last Call plaque under the hood, heritage colors returned, and the R/T gained 345 HEMI fender badges. Fog lights changed from standard to optional on the GT and R/T.
Tech
Remote start changed from standard to optional on the SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Widebody.
2023 Dodge Challenger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||||
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| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 6.4 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 6.4 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 15–16 mpg | 19 mpg | 13 mpg | 14–15 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 14–15 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 23–25 mpg | 30 mpg | 21 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 303 hp | 375 hp | 303 hp | 717 hp | 485 hp | 797 hp | 807 hp | 797 hp | 717 hp | 717 hp | 485 hp | 797 hp | 797 hp | 717 hp | 797 hp |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 400–410 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 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 | 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 | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||||||||
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| Subwoofer | |||||||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||||||||
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| Leather Seats | |||||||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||||
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| Power Steering | |||||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
The biggest change is its final-year Last Call treatment. Every 2023 Challenger has a commemorative plaque under the hood, and Dodge marked the end of this generation with heritage colors and several special editions.
Was the 2023 Dodge Challenger redesigned?
No, the 2023 Challenger was not redesigned. It remained part of the third generation that began for 2008, with no new platform or major chassis overhaul; the meaningful updates centered on final-year details and special trims.
Which Dodge Challenger trims were added for 2023?
Four trims were added for 2023: SRT Demon 170, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Widebody and SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody. The SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak also continued under the SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak name.
What is special about the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170?
The SRT Demon 170 is a new final-year, drag-focused special with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making up to 1,025 horsepower on high-ethanol fuel. It also has dedicated launch hardware, drag-tuned suspension and a 3.0-liter supercharger.
Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger much different from the 2022 model?
No, most of the core Challenger lineup carries over from 2022. The 2023 model mainly stands apart through its Last Call plaque, returning heritage colors, expanded Jailbreak lineup, new Demon 170 and a few trim-level equipment changes.
2023 Dodge Challenger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Dodge Challenger.
4.6
2023 Dodge Challenger
(105 reviews)
“The paddle shifter manual mode option isn't as fun as I thought it would be. I prefer a regular manual transmission for such a sporty, true muscle car.”
“This Challenger and the last 2 other Challengers have been bullet proof with no breakdowns or recalls while looking like a sports car plus the convenience of a muscle car. Just by looking at it you know it's going to be a collector car as a 2 door and well worth the money.”