The Dodge Charger has enjoyed a long tenure after its 2006 model year rebirth. However, the party is ending, and the historic nameplate is again heading out of production. Still, the used market is awash with examples of model years to choose from, including the tire-roasting, pre-facelift, LD-generation 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 sleeper sedan. So, is the 2013 SRT8 worth your time, or should you opt for a competitor or a newer Mopar sedan?

How fast does an SRT8 Charger go?

The 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 is capable of a 175 mph top speed and a 0 to 60 mph run of under 5.0 seconds. That’s blisteringly quick for a sedan, even by today’s standards. 

For instance, the SRT8 will outrun a new 2023 Honda Civic Type R to 60 mph, a decade-younger hot hatchback. Moreover, when you factor in the brute’s curb weight of 4,365 lbs, the Charger’s aptitude as a muscle cruiser becomes that much more apparent. 

It’s big, heavy, loud, and brutish. However, Dodge gave it four doors and seating for five so drivers could scare multiple passengers at once. Now that’s efficient. 

How much HP does an SRT8 Charger make?

The 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8’s speed is courtesy of a 470-horsepower 6.4L naturally aspirated Hemi V8. While that might not seem like much compared to the latest SRT-powered Chargers, it’s more than enough to establish the Mopar car as a bona fide sleeper sedan. 

It’s a step up from the LX generation SRT8 and its 425-horsepower 6.1L mill. That engine is also naturally aspirated but lacks some of the power and torque of the LD generation cars. Moreover, the 6.4L Apache V8 in the 2013 SRT8 carried on to the later post-facelift cars. For instance, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392 and R/T Scat Pack pack 6.4L mills. 

However, the 2015 and up 6.4L V8-powered Chargers produce 485 horsepower. That makes the latest versions of the engine the most powerful naturally aspirated mills in the marque’s library. 

Is the SRT8 Charger supercharged?

While the Charger SRT8 carries an SRT badge, it’s not supercharged. Instead, the 6.4L V8 in the LD-generation cars, like the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8, were naturally aspirated. If owners want forced induction, they’ll have to add a supercharger or turbocharger. 

Many potential owners might search for the sedans thinking that the SRT badge accompanies forced induction, like in the Hellcat lineup. However, SRT means “Street and Racing Technology” and signifies that it’s a product of the SRT team. Many vehicles to come out of SRT didn’t include a supercharger, like the Charger SRT 392. Still, with the better part of 500 horsepower, a 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 is a seriously fast sedan, even without the addition of a supercharger. 

How much is a 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8?

With a fair purchase price of around $18,741, a used 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 is a bargain among V8 sleeper sedans. However, that price reflects average mileage and might change with location. For instance, KBB says an example with 50,000 miles raises the price to $26,441. 

Is a 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 worth it? 

When you factor in the savings, horsepower, and sedan practicality of the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8, it’s a performance bargain. For instance, the SRT8 packs a fire-breathing V8, around 16.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and seating for five.

 
While a high-horsepower, high-heat V8-powered sleeper sedan might seem like a money pit waiting to happen, an example from 2013 has fewer issues than the 2012 and 2014 model years, according to CarComplaints.com.