I Have One Of These For The Next Week

"Patrick George" (pgeorge)
08/14/2013 at 11:47 • Filed to: Dodge Charger Daytona

For leg two of my Texas trip, I'm in a 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona. It is very big and very blue.

This one has the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 370 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. It's not an SRT8, but rather a special package on the R/T. It's a five-speed auto, unfortunately. It's definitely something different for us.

I haven't had a chance to drive it at all yet, but if you have any questions, drop them into the comments and I'll do my best to answer them after I get some more seat time. I have a long road trip in it tomorrow, so that should be fun.

DISCUSSION (16)

William Byrd > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:49

Does it feel big (there's a "that's what he/she said" joke in there)? I've always considered one as a daily driver, was curious if it will feel closer to my IS250 or my Suburban in DC traffic.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:49

I think that's a Charger, bro.

moarpowerr > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:49

umm sorry to burst your bubble but that is a charger not a challenger. Still Baus though!

Leadbull > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:53

Does the car only allow people to drive it while in the 'gangsta lean' position, or can you find a way around this?

Patrick George > moarpowerr
08/14/2013 at 11:54

Hah! Yes, of course it's a Charger. Guess my keyboard hasn't had enough coffee yet.

Patrick George > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
08/14/2013 at 11:55

I think it's a Lambo, actually.

Patrick George > William Byrd
08/14/2013 at 11:55

I sat inside it briefly and it's huge in there. HUGE. Cavernous.

William Byrd > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:56

That part I like. Let me know if it feels that large while driving. I don't want to have to feel like I'm about to clip someone's mirror off on Mass Ave.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:56

Nah, it's totally a Bugatti.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 11:58

Question, does it have a Limited Slip Dif?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 12:02

Does it do burnouts? I want proof.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 12:28

How poor will the gas mileage be on this beast?

Patrick George > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/14/2013 at 12:32

I'm trying not to think about it. It does have cylinder deactivation, but I still don't expect it to be good.

GreenN_Gold > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 13:00

I couldn't think of a better car to drive across Texas in, seriously.

Patrick George > GreenN_Gold
08/14/2013 at 13:10

My hike out to West Texas is a long one. I've always wanted something big and powerful to cruise out in, so I'm hoping this beast lives up to my fantasy.

GreenN_Gold > Patrick George
08/14/2013 at 13:19

Big, powerful, and not foreign...all impotant traits in Texas. That silver roof might help deflect some of the summer sun, too.