The Dodge has never officially produced a convertible Challenger, but in 2022, it addressed this demand by offering a conversion done by Drop Top Customs.
Now, with the end of the Challenger, the partnership is renewed to create a convertible version of the brand’s new electric muscle car, the Dodge Charger Daytona.
Initial images show a prototype with a black fabric roof, and the adaptation seems to work well with the coupe’s design.
The conversion, if it follows the previous standard, should include a motorized retractable roof and structural reinforcements to compensate for the lost rigidity from removing the fixed roof. However, there are still questions about the impact on weight, already high in electric vehicles, and on range, as well as the space taken up in the trunk. Drop Top Customs has not yet released technical details about these changes.
Previously, the conversion cost $25,999, included a three-year or 36,000-mile warranty, and was carried out after the customer ordered the car from a dealership. The vehicle was sent to Drop Top Customs and returned ready for the customer.
For the electric Charger, the process will likely be similar but may cost more due to the additional technical requirements of an electric vehicle.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Facebook – Drop Top Customs by Convertible Builders | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team