World's Rarest 1969 Dodge Daytona Is Poised to Break Auction Record
Johnny Hunkins Writer | Mecum Auctions Photographer | M
The Mecum Auctions roadshow rolls into Indianapolis on May 13-21 and Mopar fans will want to have their eyes glued to MotorTrend for this one, as one of the most significant Dodge muscle cars to ever assault the pavement is crossing the auction block, and when it does, this is the exclusive inside story they'll be talking about. We'll dive into that in a moment, but first some quick history. The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was a one-year-only model designed specifically to dominate the high-banked super speedways of stock car racing. Its aerodynamic nosecone and raked rear wing made it a terror on the track but ungainly on ordinary roads. The Daytona's extremely limited production of just 503 examples makes it one of the rarest and most sought-after cars in the world of muscle car collecting...
The Mecum Auctions roadshow rolls into Indianapolis on May 13-21 and Mopar fans will want to have their eyes glued to MotorTrend for this one, as one of the most significant Dodge muscle cars to ever assault the pavement is crossing the auction block, and when it does, this is the exclusive inside story they'll be talking about. We'll dive into that in a moment, but first some quick history. The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was a one-year-only model designed specifically to dominate the high-banked super speedways of stock car racing. Its aerodynamic nosecone and raked rear wing made it a terror on the track but ungainly on ordinary roads. The Daytona's extremely limited production of just 503 examples makes it one of the rarest and most sought-after cars in the world of muscle car collecting...
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First-Ever Jeep EV Coming Very Soon, Followed By an Electrified Dodge

During a recent marathon day outlining its future EV plans, Stellantis-that's the cross-Atlantic mashup of what formerly was known as Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group-promised that electrified Rams, Jeeps, Dodges, and others were on their way by 2024 to 2030. Some of the news was jaw-dropping, including the Dodge-branded electric muscle car seemingly capable of all-wheel-drive burnouts. An all-electric Jeep, widely expected to be a Wrangler, is on its way, too, as we've known for some time. But the burning question many of these announcements left was: When?
Thanks to a Stellantis earnings presentation covered by The Detroit News, we now know when to expect at least some of these electrified products: The electric Jeep will arrive by 2023, while the rest of Jeep's lineup will begin to offer electric variants by 2025.
On the Dodge end of the Stellantis house, look for a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model to arrive in 2022. We're not sure which product will get that PHEV powertrain, but a next-generation crossover or SUV is a good bet-likely the next-generation Durango, which like today's model, shares underpinnings with Jeep's (now-outgoing) Grand Cherokee. With a new Grand Cherokee here in three-row form (the first ever for the nameplate) and arriving soon in two-row and 4xe plug-in hybrid forms, surely the Durango is on the cusp of replacement and in line for the 4xe treatment, too. The electric muscle car previously announced won't arrive until 2024.
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Dodge is Planning to Build the Fastest Muscle Car in Their History: Except It's Electric

Demon, Hellcat, or Ghoul - take your pick - Dodge has a current lineup of muscle cars that have no problem pinning you in your seat. However, with the announcement of the new Tesla Plaid S taking over the headlines, Dodge came back and did what they do best - compete and make headlines of their own, which is why they dropped a bombshell about an electric muscle car that will be the fastest in their lineup.
Nobody wants to be outdone, especially an automotive manufacturer with a fruitful history like Dodge and its Hemi. However, Tesla came onto the scene and created a market that otherwise didn't exist. They've stepped on some toes in the process with their recent "Quickest Production Car" crown and brought out the competitive juices of Dodge.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, with its 840 horsepower and 770-pound-feet of torque (when using 100-octane), previously held the quarter-mile record with an astonishing 9.65-second run. That was until Tesla released their Model S Plaid, with 1,020 horsepower and 1,050-pound-feet of torque, and achieved it in 9.23 seconds. To stir the pot a little, Tesla has a 180 horsepower and and 280-pound-feet of torque advantage, so…
Electric vehicles have come a long way, and despite their gaudy torque numbers and ability to go fast in a straight line, they still don't have the capabilities of an internal combustion engine, reliability being one of them. That doesn't mean they aren't improving drastically, which is why Dodge wants to jump in on the fun. This will be the first time Tesla has some real competition, not to say there haven't been others in the market to this point like the Mustang Mach-E.
Unnamed sources revealed to The Detroit Bureau that Dodge is taking this opportunity to work on an electric muscle car, described as "the fastest car they've ever made." There are two ways to feel about this - the first is that it's awesome. We are witnessing the best horsepower wars in modern history and 1,000 horsepower is as common today as a Honda Civic.
However, another way to look at this is also auto companies are not only acknowledging the shift to an electric world, but they're taking it seriously. Embracing the future isn't bad, but change is, admittedly, hard.
Details at this stage are scarce, and CEO of Dodge, Tim Kuniskis, told Fox News Auto recently that "electrification is inevitable in this space. It will help internal combustion engines perform significantly better and in some cases electrification all by itself."
His comments left us wondering what he meant - it will help internal combustion engines in this space? Could this mean an even faster internal gasoline-powered car could be in the works as well? Although we're not quite sure by what he meant, we are sure of our trust in Dodge and their ability to produce next-level cars and guide us into the next chapter of the horsepower wars.The 2021 Grand Cherokee L now comes with three rows that seat up to seven passengers! Learn more
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Accessorize your 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe with these new performance parts
Jeep Performance Parts now offers a range of cool new components for its electrified Wrangler 4xe.
Craig Cole | May 3, 2021 | Roadshow
"The 2021 Wrangler 4xe is the new hotness from Jeep. This hard-core off-roader melds the go-nearly-anywhere prowess of a standard Wrangler with the added efficiency and near-silent operation of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. But for customers who want a little bit more capability or an extra dash of style, last week Jeep announced a range of new performance parts and accessories for the 4xe.
Available through the Mopar online store, these components include everything from all-weather floor mats and a molded cargo tray to off-road lights, a reinforced swing gate and even an awesome new front bumper. Arguably, the most important item on offer is a 2-inch suspension lift kit, supposedly an industry first for a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Priced at a not-unreasonable $1,495, this components set includes four springs, Fox shock absorbers, new stabilizer bar links, a bucket of fasteners and more."