Rap star 50-Cent might want to place a hold on his Dodge Charger order. Normally, automakers wait until the initial buzz for a new vehicle wears off before creating special-edition models designed to renew interest in an aging product. But not Dodge.

Hot on the heels of the its introduction in Detroit comes a special-edition version of the 2006 Dodge Charger that commemorates the nameplate's return to NASCAR racing at Daytona International Speedway. But the new 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T displayed at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show is more than just a paint 'n stripes special.

Significant hardware upgrades are includes on the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T. It includes a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that makes 10 extra horsepower, a sport-tuned suspension package with self-leveling rear shock absorbers, faster steering, and 235/55 performance tires.

Painted in "Go Man Go!" metallic orange paint or, later in 2005, "Top Banana" yellow, the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T also includes a blacked-out honeycomb grille, a flat-black hood, a front chin spoiler, a black decklid spoiler, special decals, and heritage "R/T" badges. Polished aluminum wheels measuring 18 inches and chrome dual exhaust tips complete the exterior modifications.

Inside, the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T gets sport seats with suede inserts and embroidered "Daytona" logos, body-colored accent stitching and dashboard trim, and a sequentially numbered plaque on the dashboard. Other features include power adjustable pedals, heated front seats, a dual-zone automatic climate system, and stability control.

Arriving this summer in limited numbers, the price of the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T has not been set, but we doubt Fiddy will care much what it costs.