Dodge Challenger Black Ghost; Sixth Last Call Model Announced 1

Dodge Challenger Black Ghost; Sixth Last Call Model Announced

November 22, 2022
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Dodge Challenger Black Ghost; Sixth Last Call Model Announced 1

Continuing its streak of reveals, Dodge is showcasing the Challenger “Black Ghost,” the sixth out of seventh “Last Call” models to be introduced for the Challenger’s (and Charger’s) twilight year.

The 2023 Challenger Black Ghost pays homage to a similarly named model of Woodward Avenue legend. Owned by Godfrey Qualls, the original Black Ghost was a 1970 Challenger RT SE powered by a 426 HEMI. It went on to earn a spot in the National Historic Vehicle Register in 2020, and remains in the Qualls family.

Dodge Challenger Black Ghost; Sixth Last Call Model Announced

The OG famously flexed its muscle before driving off into the night, gone without a trace; the new one should be equally stealthy thanks to the black and chrome appearance dressing the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody. Under the hood is something less inconspicuous; the Hellcat Redeye’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 beefed up to 807 horsepower.

Some of the more standout appearance features include the bright Dodge badging upfront and the “gator skin” roof vinyl. Less noticeable is the Midnight Metallic SRT grille badge, black MOPAR hood pins and six-piston Brembo brakes. The undercover interior is wrapped in a mix of Alcantara and leather, broken up by the red SRT logo on the wheel and carbon fiber bezels.

The sad news is that only 300 of these will be made, allocated to specific dealerships. As with all “Last Call” models, pricing and ordering details will be shared once ordering opens later this fall.

Jeep Gladiator Gains Tuscadero Color

Jeep Gladiator Gains Tuscadero Color

May 2, 2024
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It wasn’t too long ago when we reported that Jeep was bringing back the Tuscadero paint option for their Wrangler off-roader; and now the same pink, magenta hue is being sprayed onto the Gladiator pickup.

Buyers of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator can option Tuscadero, one of eight exterior colors, for an additional $895. This is the first time Tuscadero has been made available for the Gladiator, first arriving on Sport, Mojave and Rubicon trims, followed by additional trim availability soon.

“Our passionate Jeep fans asked for this limited-run color on Gladiator. We heard them,” said Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.

This unique color was first offered back in 2021, and some 30,000 Wrangler buyers opted for it. It returned this year for another limited-edition run; so, migrating over to the Gladiator isn’t too far of a stretch. And like the Wrangler, 2024 saw some important updates to the Gladiator, including first- and second-row side-curtain airbags, more standard safety features and an improved infotainment system.