Dodge Daytona

The Daytona was a car first marketed by Dodge around 1969 as a more aerodynamic version of the Dodge Charger as an attempt to be more competitive. It was noted for its nosecone and large wing. 500 units were made due to a requirement regarding its classification as a production car. The Daytona entered in NASCAR was called the Daytona 500, after the premier race. The Daytona was revived in the eighties as a sports coupe related to the Charger and Dodge Challenger. It competed in IMSA GT and Trans Am. When the Charger was revived decades later, the Daytona was revived as a special edition. However, this version was not as radically-designed as the original. It is unrelated to the Shelby Daytona and no legal action was taken regarding who owned the rights to the name.