“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 win 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 edition from 1970.

• The vehicles in the special series are created in limited editions 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 models Charger and Challenger, 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 series in the final months of their existence, the American brand is launching modified versions of seven icons. Fans have the unique opportunity to purchase an absolutely exclusive product. Five of these very special “Last Call” editions are also offered 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 that we wanted to pay tribute to with our “Last Call” lineup. But the Black Ghost was an easy choice,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer.

The Dodge Challenger Black Ghost is now also landing in Europe

Godfrey Qualls was a motorcycle cop in Detroit, Michigan - and was passionate about illegal street racing. He gave this obviously problematic double life an almost mystical dimension with his modified Dodge Challenger R/T SE Black Ghost from 1970, because he repeatedly showed up in street races, drove the competition into the ground, and then immediately disappeared again disappear.

As a tribute to this legendary muscle car, the Dodge Challenger Black Ghost was among the first six “Last Call” Edition models unveiled in August 2022 during Dodge Speed ​​Week at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost special edition is a modern revival of the historic 1970 vehicle. It wraps a Challenger SRT ^® Hellcat Redeye Widebody, which has been upgraded to 602 kW (807 hp), in a jet 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, Black Ghost badge on the instrument panel, black Mopar ^® hood pins and black six-piston Brembo brake calipers. The Black Ghost also features a grille with Challenger lettering, fender and spoiler badges and an SRT grille badge in midnight chrome.

The model is also adorned with details such as the bright Dodge lettering on the dashboard, the Alcantara steering wheel with red SRT logo, real carbon fiber accents and the Dynamica suede headliner as well as Alcantara/Laguna leather seat and door covers. 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 final 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, adopting their key details and are marked with a "Last Call" badge under the hood, making each model a true collector's item and displaying the name and silhouette of the vehicle, as well as “Designed in Auburn Hills” and “Assembled in Brampton” to confirm the origin of each vehicle.

The two series each include 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 gray. The vehicles were also refined with striking graphic details on the body.

To celebrate this special edition in true Dodge style, the brand has also expanded the Jailbreak package to the 535 kW (717 hp) Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, giving fans virtually unlimited customization options when building their own muscle car offer, with unique personalization of every single detail.

Dodge Europe has teamed up with its international contract partners to bring 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 the brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts its product lineup into high gear: in each of the segments in which the 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 most powerful and fastest production sedan in the world; the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with 530 hp (710 hp); and is the best in class in the compact SUV segment with the Dodge Hornet.

Together, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand in the United States, offering more power than any other American brand in its entire lineup.

Dodge is part of the brand portfolio of the world's leading automobile manufacturer and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information about Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com .

Consumption values*

Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, Jailbreak

602 kW (807 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 20.7 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 459.2 g/km.

Dodge Challenger Shakedown

362 kW (485 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 14.5 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 332 g/km.

Dodge Charger Swinger and Shakedown

362 kW (485 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 14.5 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 332 g/km.

Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, Jailbreak

594 kW (797 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 16.8 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 402 g/km.

Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Redeye

535 kW (717 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 19.4 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 458 g/km.

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

530 kW (710 HP): Energy consumption (combined) according to WLTP*: 19.1 l/100 km; CO ₂ emissions (combined): 455 g/km.

* The more realistic test procedure WLTP (Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure) has replaced the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and is also used to determine the 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 to fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars', which is available free of charge at all sales points and via www.dat.de.

All other models mentioned are only available in the North American market.

Text & Image Credit: Dodge