„Last Call“ Dodge Challenger Black Ghost
Special edition from the „Last Call“ series comes to Europe: Dodge Challenger Black Ghost
- The Dodge brand's „Last Call“ tribute in Europe offers fans the last chance to own a HEMI V8 engine in the Dodge Charger and Challenger.
- Europe-wide market launch of the Challenger Black Ghost in an exclusive black chrome look, inspired by the historic 1970 edition.
- The vehicles in the special series are being produced in a limited edition as a unique opportunity for fans of the brand to secure an exclusive model of the iconic „Last Call“ edition.
Rüsselsheim, May 2023 - Dodge's „Last Call“ tribute to the HEMI Charger and Challenger models, which will no longer be produced in their current version from 2024 as part of the brand's electrification strategy, is now also making its way to Europe. To celebrate these historic model series in the final months of their existence, the American brand is launching modified versions of seven icons. This gives fans the unique opportunity to acquire an absolutely exclusive product. Five of these very special „Last Call“ editions will also be available in Europe.
„There are so many legendary muscle cars in the history of the Dodge brand that it was difficult for us to select the seven models we wanted to pay tribute to with our „Last Call“ lineup. But the Black Ghost was an easy choice,“ said Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer of the Dodge brand.
The Dodge Challenger Black Ghost now also arrives in Europe
Godfrey Qualls was a motorcycle policeman in Detroit, Michigan - and was passionate about illegal street racing. He lent this obviously problematic double life an almost mystical dimension with his modified 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Black Ghost, because he repeatedly turned up at road races, drove the competition into the ground and then immediately disappeared again without being recognized.
Paying homage to this legendary muscle car, the Dodge Challenger Black Ghost was among the first six models of the „Last Call“ edition unveiled in August 2022 during Dodge Speed Week at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. The 2023 special edition Dodge Challenger Black Ghost is a modern revival of the historic 1970 vehicle, wrapping a Challenger SRT® Hellcat Redeye Widebody, which has been upgraded to 602 kW (807 hp), in a deep black look with black chrome trim and black „alligator skin“ vinyl graphics on the roof similar to the original.
Also inspired by the legendary original are the 20 x 11-inch Satin Carbon Warp Speed wheels, the Black Ghost badge on the dashboard, the black Mopar®-hood pins and the black six-piston brake callipers from Brembo. The Black Ghost also features a radiator grille with Challenger lettering, fender and spoiler emblems and an SRT radiator grille badge in midnight chrome.
In addition, the model is adorned with details such as the bright Dodge lettering on the dashboard, the Alcantara steering wheel with red SRT logo, the genuine carbon fiber accents and the Dynamica suede headliner as well as Alcantara/Laguna leather seat and door upholstery. With this vehicle, fans can experience the true exclusivity of Dodge: Only 300 examples will go into production, all Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody in Pitch Black exterior color.
The Dodge „Last Call“ special series - the last race of the HEMI Dodge Charger and Challenger
The exclusive „Last Call“ edition consists of seven revived iconic models from the brand's history: Dodge Challenger Shakedown, Charger Super Bee, Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swinger, Charger King Daytona, Challenger Black Ghost and Challenger SRT Demon 170.
All 2023 model year vehicles are inspired by the brand's iconic muscle cars, echoing their key details and are marked with a „Last Call“ badge under the hood, making each model a true collector's item and featuring the vehicle's name and silhouette, as well as „Designed in Auburn Hills“ and „Assembled in Brampton“ to confirm each vehicle's provenance.
The two ranges each feature 14 exterior colors, including three of the brand's signature heritage colors - B5 blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green - as well as the popular, modern Destroyer Grey. The vehicles have also been enhanced with striking graphic details on the bodywork.
To celebrate this special edition in true Dodge style, the brand has also extended the Jailbreak package to the 535 kW (717 hp) Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat to offer its fans virtually unlimited customization options when building their own muscle car, with unique personalization of every detail.
Dodge Europe has teamed up with its international dealerships to get the Charger and Challenger into the hands of their fans through their official dealer network with full service and warranty packages.
Dodge, high performance and best-in-class power
For over 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with its product lineup: in each of the segments in which its models compete, Dodge offers unmatched performance.
Dodge is a „pure performance“ brand, with SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T performance hybrid version of the new Dodge Hornet, the brand's first electrified performance vehicle. Dodge offers the dragstrip-dominating Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock with 602 kW (807 hp); the Dodge Charger SRT Redeye with 594 kW (797 hp), the world's most powerful and fastest production sedan; the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with 530 hp (710 hp); and is best in class in the compact SUV segment with the Dodge Hornet.
Together, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the most powerful brand in the industry in the U.S., offering more power than any other American brand in its entire lineup.
Dodge is part of the brand portfolio of Stellantis, the world's leading automotive manufacturer and mobility provider. For more information about Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
Consumption values*
Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, Jailbreak
602 kW (807 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 20.7 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 459.2 g/km.
Dodge Challenger Shakedown
362 kW (485 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 14.5 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 332 g/km.
Dodge Charger Swinger and Shakedown
362 kW (485 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 14.5 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 332 g/km.
Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, Jailbreak
594 kW (797 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 16.8 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 402 g/km.
Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Redeye
535 kW (717 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 19.4 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 458 g/km.
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
530 kW (710 PS): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 19.1 l/100 km; CO2-emissions (combined): 455 g/km.
* The more realistic test procedure WLTP (Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure) has replaced the test procedure based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and is also used to determine vehicle tax.
Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the ‚Guide on fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars‘, which is available free of charge at all sales outlets and via www.dat.de.
All other models mentioned are only available on the North American market.
Text & photo credits: Dodge
