Best Dodge Charger Carbon Fiber Hoods: 2011-2018 Guide

A Dodge Charger carbon fiber hood is the single most effective way to cut weight off the nose of your LX or LD sedan while transforming its stance. Swapping a factory steel hood — roughly 55-65 lb on most Chargers — for an Anderson Composites carbon panel at about 23.6 lb removes 30-40 lb of dead weight directly over the front axle, sharpening turn-in, cooling the engine bay through functional vents, and giving your 5.7L, 6.2L, or 6.4L HEMI the menacing widebody-era look. In this guide we compare five carbon fiber hoods and body panels for the 2011-2018 Dodge Charger, with real weights, fitment, and pricing from $1,349 to $1,799.

Why Put a Carbon Fiber Hood on Your Dodge Charger?

A carbon fiber hood is a lightweight structural panel that replaces the factory steel hood to reduce front-end weight, improve cooling, and add an aggressive appearance. On a Dodge Charger, the payoff is threefold. First, weight: at roughly 23.6 lb, an Anderson Composites carbon hood is 60-65% lighter than the steel original, trimming 30-40 lb off the front overhang where it matters most for handling and braking balance. Second, cooling: the vented Demon and Hellcat styles extract hot air from the engine bay, helping supercharged and forced-induction HEMIs manage intake temperatures on hot Tampa days. Third, looks: exposed 2x2 twill carbon under a UV-stable gloss clear coat instantly modernizes the Charger's face.

At NLP Performance, our customers most often pair a carbon hood with a matching carbon decklid, a cat-back exhaust, and a set of coilovers to complete the transformation. Because these are hand-crafted composite panels, correct fitment and a professional install are essential — more on that below.

The 5 Best Dodge Charger Carbon Fiber Panels

Every panel below is genuine Anderson Composites carbon fiber — a vacuum-infused 3K, 2x2 twill exterior bonded to a fiberglass structural skeleton for OEM-level fitment. We stock options for both the 2011-2013 (LX) and 2015-2018 (LD) Charger.

1. Anderson Composites Type-DM (Demon Style) Hood — Best Overall

The Type-DM channels the SRT Demon's signature look with a large functional heat extractor that vents hot air off the radiator and supercharger. It is our top pick because it does everything at once: it saves the full 30-40 lb, it actively helps intake temps on boosted 6.2L Hellcat and 6.4L Scat Pack cars, and it makes the biggest visual statement. At $1,799.10 it is the most expensive hood here, but it is also the most functional.

2. Anderson Composites Hellcat Type-OE Hood — Best Factory Look

If you want the weight savings without shouting about it, the Hellcat Type-OE hood replicates the factory Hellcat vented hood shape in carbon fiber. It bolts to the stock hinges and latch, keeps the OEM dual heat-extractor cutouts, and looks factory-correct on any 2015-2018 SRT, Scat Pack, or Hellcat Charger. At $1,709.10 it is the sleeper's choice.

3. Anderson Composites Type-TS Hood (2011-2013) — Best for the LX

First-facelift LX Charger owners have not been forgotten. The Type-TS hood adds twin functional scoops and vents to the 2011-2013 Charger for an aggressive, ram-air-inspired profile while shedding the same weight over the front axle. It is built with the same vacuum-infused 3K 2x2 twill construction as the newer hoods and is the go-to appearance upgrade for the pre-LD car at $1,529.10.

4. Anderson Composites Hellcat OE Decklid (2015-2018) — Best Trunk Upgrade

Balance the front carbon with a matching rear panel. The Hellcat OE-style carbon decklid replaces the steel trunk lid with an OEM-shaped carbon piece, adds a subtle exposed-weave accent to the tail, and shaves additional weight from the rear overhang. At $1,439.10 it is the easiest way to tie the whole build together once the hood is on.

5. Anderson Composites Type-OE Hood (2011-2013) — Best Value Sleeper

The most affordable panel here, the Type-OE hood mirrors the smooth factory hood line of the 2011-2013 Charger with no scoops or vents. It is the true sleeper pick: unless you look closely, you will not notice the exposed carbon weave under the clear coat — but the scale will, thanks to the same 30-40 lb reduction. At $1,349.10 it is the smart entry point into a carbon build.

Dodge Charger Carbon Fiber Hood Comparison

Here is how the five panels stack up on style, fitment, venting, and price. All prices reflect the current 10% promotion at NLP Performance.

How Much Weight Does a Carbon Fiber Hood Save?

A carbon fiber Charger hood saves roughly 30-40 lb over the factory steel panel. Anderson Composites hoods weigh about 23.6 lb, while a stock steel Charger hood lands in the 55-65 lb range depending on model and options. That 60-65% reduction sits entirely ahead of the front axle centerline, so its handling benefit is disproportionate to the raw number — less nose weight means quicker steering response, reduced understeer, and a small improvement in front-to-rear balance. On a two-ton Charger the percentage gain is modest, but drivers consistently report a lighter, more eager front end during turn-in, and autocross and track-day owners value the polar-moment reduction more than the scale weight alone. It is one of the few appearance upgrades that also pays a genuine dynamic dividend.

2011-2013 (LX) vs 2015-2018 (LD): Which Hood Fits?

Fitment is generation-specific, so match the hood to your body. The 2011-2013 Charger is the first-facelift LX platform — it uses the Type-TS and Type-OE hoods (part numbers ending in DGCR4D). The 2015-2018 Charger is the restyled LD platform with the split-crosshair grille and full-width taillight; it uses the Type-DM Demon hood, the Hellcat Type-OE hood, and the matching decklid. Panels do not swap between generations because the fender lines, latch, and hinge points differ. If your car is a 2014, contact our Tampa team before ordering, since 2014 falls between the two Anderson fitment ranges.

Installation, Hood Pins & Care

Every panel here is a bolt-on replacement that reuses your factory hinges, latch, and prop rod, and most installs take about 60-90 minutes with a helper to align the panel evenly in the fender gaps. Two rules matter. First, always run hood pins: a lightweight carbon hood needs positive mechanical retention for high-speed stability, and quality aftermarket pins are inexpensive insurance. Second, protect the clear coat: carbon fiber is UV-sensitive, so a ceramic coating or paint-protection film keeps the weave from fading and yellowing over years of Florida sun. Because these are hand-laid composite panels, inspect the crate on delivery and note any freight damage before you sign — our team walks every customer through the Anderson Composites inspection process.

Complete the Build: What to Pair With Your Carbon Hood

A carbon fiber hood is the visual centerpiece, but the Chargers that turn the most heads in our Tampa shop rarely stop there. Because the hood removes 30-40 lb from the nose, it is the perfect moment to rebalance the whole car. Most of our customers build outward from the hood in three directions.

First, breathe: a cat-back or axle-back exhaust system wakes up the 5.7L, 6.2L, or 6.4L HEMI and matches the aggressive new look with the right soundtrack. Second, plant it: a set of lowering springs or coilovers from our suspension collection closes the fender gap and puts the lighter nose to work, sharpening turn-in that the reduced front weight already improved. Third, fill the arches: staggered wheels in a 20-inch fitment finish the widebody-era stance that a Demon or Hellcat carbon hood starts. Add hood pins and a ceramic coating, and you have a Charger that looks and drives like a factory concept car — for a fraction of a full widebody conversion.