Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee - First Look [Archive]

ekool

01-17-2006, 11:57 AM

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/images/charger-srt8-superbee1.jpg

Our friends over at MPH Magazine (http://www.mph-online.com) have given us a glimpse at the new Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee (article here: http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00455)

And an excerpt from their site:

Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee First Look
Source: Chrysler Group

What They Say: The only previous Dodge Charger available as a Super Bee was a 1971 model. Immaculately restored examples now sell for $80,000 to $100,000.

What It Means: Dodge is hoping the auction mania surrounding past muscle cars will boost interest in their new special editions. It sure can't hurt.

Full Release: Offered in "Detonator Yellow" with black accents, the 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee is the first special edition of the "Charger on Steroids." Powered by the Street and Racing Technology-engineered 6.1-liter HEMI producing 425 horsepower, the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee features special logos on front and rear fenders, contrasting yellow stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob. It will be available in dealerships this fall.

The 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee offers Street and Racing Technology (SRT) enhancements including functional, performance-oriented styling; world-class ride and handling; race-inspired interior appointments and benchmark braking.

Before the re-introduction of the Super Bee designation on the 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8, the only previous Dodge Charger available as a Super Bee was a 1971 model. Immaculately restored examples now sell for $80,000 to $100,000.

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/images/charger-srt8-superbee2.jpg

No Moa

01-17-2006, 12:17 PM

I hope id doesn't add another 5k to the sticker price just for the decals.

CHARGERMARC

01-17-2006, 12:38 PM

I like it, more colors are needed

mphmag

01-17-2006, 12:56 PM

Prices aren't announced yet. My guess is it will be a few grand over the SRT8 for the special edition. Of course numbers are expected to be low. I wonder though...will people pay more for limited editions like they do for the classic 1970s models? I'm going to Barrett Jackson this weekend and there are a ton of Cudas, challengers, chargers on the block. Maybe $45K for a new one isn't so bad ;)

No Moa

01-17-2006, 12:59 PM

:) lol, it is for me, i want one, but if its $45k i'm out of the running!!! When you say LOW #s you mean 1000, 2000, 500?

GLHS837

01-17-2006, 01:30 PM

Well, if the SRT-8 itself stays in the 4-5K annual production expected, my guess would be one of two options. You can just order the package with your SRT-8, in which case it would be impossible to tell, or its going to be maybe 500 or so.

My money would be on the 500 units.

No Moa

01-17-2006, 01:46 PM

500 units, and a 50k price tag. Ticks me right off, make a special edition, add 5k to the price, so only the rich can afford it, and they are all scooped up in the first month. I like it, more than even a blue SRT, but i can't afford the super price tag....

mphmag

01-17-2006, 01:49 PM

just expect very low numbers of them. no announcement of course. that'll probably come with the price.

mywhitecharger

01-17-2006, 02:35 PM

It looks like a Daytona with SRT8 wheels. Also not a fan of the decals.

Just my .02

mustangsally

01-17-2006, 03:38 PM

It looks like a Daytona with SRT8 wheels. Also not a fan of the decals.

Just my .02

I would tend to agree with this sentiment. It looks somewhat cluttered to me. The Superbee logo on the rear quarters: cool, IF it was a straight band of black from top to bottom (no 'swoop' effect). The rest: overdone. Should've done the hood with JUST the Superbee lettering and left it body colored.

No Moa

01-17-2006, 04:26 PM

It looks like a Daytona with SRT8 wheels. Also not a fan of the decals.

Just my .02

I'm in it for the 6.1 and the yellow. The decals, i can go either way with them, on or off.

GLHS837

01-17-2006, 05:28 PM

Oddly enough, I see it as an SRT-8 with Datyona trimmings:) My glass is half full:)

GoDaddy

01-17-2006, 05:54 PM

I would tend to agree with this sentiment. It looks somewhat cluttered to me. The Superbee logo on the rear quarters: cool, IF it was a straight band of black from top to bottom (no 'swoop' effect). The rest: overdone. Should've done the hood with JUST the Superbee lettering and left it body colored.

i am not impressed either....i am actually dissappointed in the look b/c it does look so much like the daytona.

but i love that hood being black with the rest of the car yellow....it really looks incredible in my opinion.

mustangsally

01-17-2006, 06:12 PM

i am not impressed either....i am actually dissappointed in the look b/c it does look so much like the daytona.

but i love that hood being black with the rest of the car yellow....it really looks incredible in my opinion.

Call me cooky, but I'm beginning to think that there are some Canadians on the DCX design team... cool concepts but just a tad-bit 'off'. :wink:

GLHS837

01-17-2006, 06:15 PM

(glances around quickly for wandering Canandian, shove MS into the closet)

Nothing to see here, move along...........:)

(glances up)

Oh, crap!!!!!!!!:)

mr wzrd

01-17-2006, 06:26 PM

Gr8Srt8

01-17-2006, 06:35 PM

It looks like a Daytona with SRT8 wheels. Also not a fan of the decals.

Just my .02

I, too, like the concept, but I'd still rather have mine all black, silver or red. So whatever the price, I still wouldn't be interested.

If I was an owner of a "Top Banana" Daytona RT, I'd be a little upset with this car's color choice. Maybe the SRT guys should introduce new color schemes (not just different looking decals) to distinquish the Dodge introduced "special" cars from the SRT introduced "special cars". :neutral:

No Moa

01-17-2006, 06:35 PM

After Hearing About The New Superbee ,425hp,srt8 I Thought I Was Sold , After Seeing The Car,i Dont Know .i Own A Daytona Already, Gmg .truth Be Told Superbee Looks Like Top Banna,only Upgrade Is Larger Engine And Ability To Disengage The Tration Cotrol,for What10-15k More? Thank You No ,ill Wait, Save My Money And Wait To See How They Price The Challenger

I love the color, and the engine,but i have to agree, now that i think about it you are right, it might not be worth the extra, Maybe i'll start hoping for a Blue SRT.

mustangsally

01-17-2006, 06:39 PM

(glances around quickly for wandering Canandian, shove MS into the closet)

Nothing to see here, move along...........:)

(glances up)

Oh, crap!!!!!!!!:)

Ah, come on... my Canadian pals and I have been busting eachother's chops; gotta get my shots in when I can. :wink:

Blkout

01-17-2006, 08:52 PM

It looks like a Daytona with SRT8 wheels. Also not a fan of the decals.

Just my .02

I agree, the hood and rear look fine, but I could do without the rear quarterpanel decals.

Fast56k

01-17-2006, 09:08 PM

Now if the added the 6.4L option, that would rock, ugly hockey stick sticker and all.

C.

Way2Fast

Charg'D

01-18-2006, 07:49 AM

I hope they'd give a lil boost in power

JohnnyG

01-18-2006, 10:46 AM

I was seriously considering this car until; I saw the new hemi challenger. I few more stripes and decals don't do anything for me IMO,but a very beautiful retro (70 styled designed) new hemi challenger 2 dr. muscle car does, Thank you DCX,FINALLY!!!!!! WOO-HOO!!!! :happy:

RonRacer

01-18-2006, 12:37 PM

:jeez: :drool: i...i'm...i'm speechless!!!!!!!!! :drool: :jeez:

RonRacer

01-18-2006, 02:19 PM

I'm not sure if you guys would believe me but that is exactly what i want to do to my SRT{except i don't want the whole hood black and my wing will be black :monster: }.! and i probbly will.

joedotts

01-18-2006, 02:36 PM

wow the back of that thing looks pretty kick ass

camero

01-18-2006, 04:20 PM

Ah, come on... my Canadian pals and I have been busting eachother's chops; gotta get my shots in when I can. :wink:

Oh ya, that reminds me, where do I send the bill fore the dental work :whistle:

mustangsally

01-18-2006, 05:00 PM

Oh ya, that reminds me, where do I send the bill fore the dental work :whistle:

Send to GLHS837 or GoDaddy, care of Charger Forums. Those two are loaded.

Johnman

01-22-2006, 10:13 PM

They should've made the "bumblebee" stripe wrap around the rear end like the originals. They do it on the pickups, so I don't know why they didn't do it on the car.

GLHS837

01-22-2006, 10:19 PM

Send to GLHS837 or GoDaddy, care of Charger Forums. Those two are loaded.

Yeah, I was, then I strted modding the SRT-4:) And planning the SRT-8 purchase, now I cant buy floss:)

RonRacer

01-23-2006, 03:10 PM

I'm not sure if you guys would believe me but that is exactly what i want to do to my SRT{except i don't want the whole hood black and my wing will be black :monster: }.! and i probbly will.
now that mopar might drop this one i'm gonna have to do something different.?. maybe black and yellow or black and red{and call it a dodge demon :devil: }

CHAGER HEAD

02-08-2006, 03:53 PM

WELL IM NOT REALLY A FAN OF THE NEW CHARGER BUT I GUESS TI LOOKS PRETTY GOOD I MEAN IT DOESNT DESERVE THAT NAME THOGUH :bored:

CHARGER HEAD

02-09-2006, 11:07 PM

HMMMMMM.................. DOESNT LOOK THAT BAD ID BUY IT BUT I WANT TO KNOW WILL IT STAY CONCEPT OR WILL THEY PUT IT TO PRODUCTION??? :confused:

Mandasity

02-28-2006, 08:52 PM

Is it just me? I noticed the rear as matte black like the daytona but the side decals appear glossy? I don't think it's that nice if even the thousand dollar decals don't match! Otherwise is a nice car, but probably will have an insane price. It won't even compare to the challenger i say!

WhatifMopars...

02-28-2006, 11:02 PM

Did this mod already and it is very well received at the car shows I'm attending.

The Hockey stick decal package is a logical evolution for MOPARS and are directly attributable to the "E" bodied grandparents of our modern muscle cars.

It's not for everyone, but check out www.whatifmopars.com to see it as a daily driver and frequent car show winner.

Have a good one!

R/

Butch

whiter

03-01-2006, 11:02 AM

GLHS837

03-01-2006, 11:16 AM

Hi everyone,

Does anybody have any additional info on the Superbee such as:

Is yellow the only color available?

When will it be out and how much will it cost?

Also, on the Charger R/T with the Road and Track option, does it have the same 10hp jump as the Daytona?

Thanks!
Whiter

1. Not sure, but yellow sure seems pretty tied to the whole "Bee" theme.

2. As an 07, who knows, but expect no sooner than August, but it might be like the SRTs were this year, with a late start like Sept.

3. Since its an SRT-8, it will have at least the 425hp motor all SRT-8s share. AS far as any power bump beyond that, no telling, but I expect it wont have any more power than any other SRT-8

nitrams

03-11-2006, 09:19 PM

I'd like to put that hood on my daytona and change the lettering out. black matt finish hood with go man go lettering "hemi 5.7" that woud ne so how. i wonder if anyone has ever done that. :devil:

hickoryrt

04-05-2006, 08:55 PM

I took a picture of the 2007 SRT 8 Super Bee at Barrett Jackson in Palm Beach on April 1st.

http://www.chargerforums.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2569&size=big&cat=500

Photo is high res, so you can zoom in pretty close. I would have put it up here but did not know how. you can see it in the photo gallery under my handle.

It does look cool in person. Similar to a Daytona in some ways, but yes, IT DOES HAVE the full SRT 8 Package. I was told it is a numbered edition of 2000. It has some "bee" badging on front quarters, classic bee stripes on rear quarters, body color spoiler, etc.

With the SRT8 pkg included, I think it is a winner--just my opinion though...

fepony

04-12-2006, 05:01 PM

Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum but after reading all the posts and looking at the Super Bee, I think it looks great. There are a few things i'd change if I were Dodge. I think it needs an engine tweak to about 400rwhp, functional ram air with functional air ducts for cooling larger brake rotors and 6 piston brakes. Remember, when these first came out the paint was intended to look like a Bee. It would be in the best interest of the name to continue with this look. Yellow should be the only color offered. I'm not sure what the gearing is but i'd hope for 3:73 or 4:10 gears with positraction. A close ratio 6 speed with a pistol grip shifter. Rear sways and nitrogen charged shocks. :drool:

rowdy

04-12-2006, 07:24 PM

I stand by my guns. This turns me on more than Phil Mickelsons wife. Well, almost.

I'd like to put that hood on my daytona and change the lettering out. black matt finish hood with go man go lettering "hemi 5.7" that woud ne so how. i wonder if anyone has ever done that.

Yeah man. I am thinking the same thing. Those SRT8 wheels look great too.
The SRT8 guys dont like it when we put their wheels on the R/Ts. I cant say I blame them. They deserve our respect because they paid $2100.00 for it.
I feel like I just bought a P4 5.0 Ghz pc and now they come out with a 10 Ghz. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. "You should have waited". When I bought my Banana, there was a black SRT8 in the showroom. If this had been there instead, I would have broke down and got it. I know this isnt the opinion of most everyone here, but I am just going Bananas over this vehicle.

Dacnar

04-12-2006, 08:59 PM

I like the look of it, but I am wondering if they are gonna stick with the yellow, just because of the top banana's slow sales?

B D HEMI

04-12-2006, 10:18 PM

curious , is the new charger SRT-8 super bee fitted wth 18" tires as opposed to 20" tires? and if so what are the 0-60 mph times + 1/4 mile speeds ?
cheers
B D HEMI:grin:

RobAGD

04-13-2006, 12:14 AM

angelghost

04-23-2006, 10:44 PM

it a great price i own one srt8 black for 49k

hickoryrt

04-24-2006, 08:07 PM

humm, there just seems to be something not quite right with this look.

Maybe drop it another 1/2, Yellow Calipers or better yet Black Powder coat the wheels flip gloss/Matte maybe grey betten spokes.

Black Wing, Paint the hood, leave the scoop flat black with the lettering, and side exit exhaust before the rear wheels.

I would also hope they restick teh head rest with the SuperBee Logos VS the SRT8 Logos.

Oh well.... its not a wagon so its not quite for me... :D

-Robert
I can't remember for sure when I peered through the windows of it at Barrett Jackson (I definately left nose prints), but I think the headrests had "bees" stitched into them. The cool thing was you could drool all over it there and noone cared... No signs saying "keep off".

GENX_HEMI9

04-25-2006, 10:46 AM

its just an ugly yellow:sick:

Sable

07-10-2006, 12:42 PM

Return of the super bee and not just a sticker? That would be real cool!

coldheaders

07-22-2006, 10:22 PM

Daimler shouldn't waste our time with this crap. I have an SRT-8 already . Big deal... Just bring out the Challenger and let's go.

justinriney

07-23-2006, 05:15 PM

Wow, sounds like a lot of angry fans here....isn't it better to have more options? I think it looks amazing. Not a big fan of the rear decals though. They look childish if you're a professional.

PlmWckd

07-24-2006, 06:45 PM

I think it would make a nice match to my wife's Rumble Bee...I don't know how many of you lived through the 70s as a teen but this is a vast improvement over the old decal and trim ploy the big 3 used to pull...I am glad to see the muscle car still lives no matter what the color or paint scheme...

Wannabe

08-01-2006, 01:09 PM

Kinda surprised at the reaction on this at a Charger Forum.......I think that it is great that those of us who love the muscle car look but need a 4 door can get the Charger with the Daytona or Super Bee options. Everyone knows its not retro looking by now so why beat that horse......it gives some of us the choice that the Mustang, Challenger does not......I kinda like the new age muscle look of the Chargers and the functionality is a plus.......and I think that even "professional" types deserve a hot cool car....why should we drive a boring car just because we have a "professional" job. I'm a professional woman, grandmother of two who drives a Magnum now and am getting ready to trade my cool wagon for a TorRed Daytona......would love a Super Bee version since I also have a Screaming Yellow GT but I saw one on ebay with a price tag of 50K......

The Tac King

08-01-2006, 03:01 PM

Me like...... The Charger, the only vehicle that made me give up import tuners.

NOLAchargerRT

08-01-2006, 08:11 PM

Super Bees already on Ebay for people wantting first dibs

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-dodge-charger-srt8-super-bee-new-1-of-1-000_W0QQitemZ320012586252QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6199QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-SRT8-CHARGER-SUPER-BEE-EDITION-HIGH-PERFORMANCE_W0QQitemZ140013887575QQihZ004QQcategor yZ6199QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Manicmechanic

08-02-2006, 12:50 PM

That's pretty funny, The first link says 1 of 1000, the second says 1 of 2000. Niether one has them yet but the second guy says his only has 2 miles on it!
It is a good looking car though!

MotorCity Muscle

08-02-2006, 09:43 PM

I dunno, I like my black CHSRT just fine. The yellow would just seem to attract unwanted attention from johnny law. It does look pretty cool tho...

broc2238

08-10-2006, 10:17 PM

I think they should have done the hood a little differently. Currently I think it simply looks like an unpainted hood rather than something that is there as part of the appearance package.

Don't get me wrong though...I'd definately drive that monster

srt8superbee

08-10-2006, 10:44 PM

just the scoop is going to be blacked out not the whole hood , they had problems painting the hood flat black

broc2238

08-10-2006, 10:46 PM

just the scoop is going to be blacked out not the whole hood , they had problems painting the hood flat black

Now that would look GOOD! Have there been any pictures posted yet?

GLHS837

08-11-2006, 05:53 AM

No, becuse none have left the factory yet:)

daytona torRed

08-11-2006, 06:51 AM

MotorCity Muscle

08-12-2006, 01:33 AM

It's a very cool color scheme, but will attract johnny law. Sorry, i like my 'stealth' SRT in black!

dodgesalesgirl

08-28-2006, 03:22 PM

I can't wait....one of these beauties is being made as we speak and has a parking spot located 3 feet from my desk. Ill be sure to follow up with details on my first test drive!!!! :)

TorRed

08-28-2006, 10:50 PM

I can't wait....one of these beauties is being made as we speak and has a parking spot located 3 feet from my desk. Ill be sure to follow up with details on my first test drive!!!! :)

Any rumors on future colors?

REB

08-31-2006, 08:28 AM

correct my if im wrong but the flat black badges on the chargers is not a vintage look.as when the original muscle cars were made the badges were glossy.it was roughly 10 years after that flat black mods were installed by owners,the hood being the first.i have a 06 daytona and the flat black is hard to maintain,no wax should touch it,turns it grey after awhile.dont get me wrong i love the cars and look but its not exactly original equipment.just babbling

Use Eagle One Nano wax on the flat black, keeps it black, no streaks if you apply to a rag and wipe on, buff off, only IN the garage, car surface cannot be hot.

Oh, and MY #926 of 2000 is more unique than yours, NO MODS PERIOD, not even blinker. Nyahhh...JK,NHF

REB

TorRed 1161

08-31-2006, 11:14 AM

Sorry, REB, but there's a duplicate of yours - #1161 of 2000 has no mods, either!

j/k, of course! But us collector types ("Keep it bone stock!") have to stick together!

Darnice

08-31-2006, 03:39 PM

OK, the Bee's are shipping and the do NOT have the whole hood blacked out. Broc2238 was correct.
In fact the 10 I saw had no blackout on the hood at all. They had the side sticker and trunk, but nothing on the hood. These had left the shop in Windsor that does the blackout treatment so looks like the black hood was nixed.
There may have been a small amount of "detail" black around the hood scoop but my view was too short.
They look very sharp in yellow.

Lar300m

08-31-2006, 07:04 PM

Gas guzzler tax??? 2G plus ...Guess I'll stick with ma "06 Go Mango" Daytona R/T

mtcraigco

08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

Gas guzzler tax??? 2G plus ...Guess I'll stick with ma "06 Go Mango" Daytona R/T

Ditto...installing a flashpaq, maybe some sqeeze later. Won't be an SRT8, but it's
10k (or more) less.....Maybe a Challenger in a couple years.........THAT I might go into the 40s for

TorRed Daytona

09-08-2006, 10:28 PM

1230 has no mods either, keeping it stock I think. I did add the Hood Sturts but kept the prop rod in place. Easier for people to look at at shows.

tim_1522

09-12-2006, 10:36 AM

#423 is still stock as well. I'm considering some stuff, as you can see in my sig, BUT I'm going to try like crazy to be able to "go back" to complete stock if I want to.

dlyle

09-13-2006, 12:51 AM

I'm in to classic cars and with them the absolute best car is one that's completely stock and not tampered with. It's no different with a new car, I'd much rather have it like it was when it left the factory.

albertadodgeboy

09-24-2006, 12:19 PM

I am also into the classic car scene. I both agree and disagree about the best cars being totally stock. I bought the wife a 72 mustang fastback a few years back and it is not numbers matching and has a 429 scj under the hood. The car did not come with that in 1972 but did in 1971. We both like the car and enjoy to drive it. Now if it was a numbers matching car would we enjoy it as much? Probably not as we would be afraid of something happening to it. Now I am building a 68 hemi dart clone from an original dart GTS. Is this a bad thing? I don't think so with the price of original Hemi darts.

chefmaz

09-25-2006, 03:57 PM

If I was an owner of a "Top Banana" Daytona RT, I'd be a little upset with this car's color choice. Maybe the SRT guys should introduce new color schemes (not just different looking decals) to distinquish the Dodge introduced "special" cars from the SRT introduced "special cars". :neutral:

I own #675 top bannana daytona, And im not mad about there color chioce because yellow and lack are the superbee colors. Of course I wouldnt want that bee parked right next to my daytona but i dont think that will ever even happen :confused:

BadazBee-423

09-28-2006, 03:09 AM

#423 is still stock as well. I'm considering some stuff, as you can see in my sig, BUT I'm going to try like crazy to be able to "go back" to complete stock if I want to.

Just traded Mango 218 for the 423 Super Bee. Wouldn't it be wild to get all the same numbered daytona's and bee's together?

grandpa-srt4

09-28-2006, 04:50 AM

Pics I took from Rockwall Dodge in Rockwall, Texas

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