Dodge Challenger fans have been clamoring for a convertible ever since the model was resurrected in 2008. Now, nearly a decade and a half later, the company is making those dreams a reality.
However, this isn’t your typical convertible as the company has teamed up with Drop Top Customs to streamline the ordering and conversion process.
Starting tomorrow, August 16th, customers can walk into their local Dodge dealer and place an order for a Challenger Convertible. Customers will then work with Drop Top Customs and their local dealership to create their ideal vehicle.
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Once everything has been set in stone, Dodge will ship a customer’s Challenger from Brampton Assembly directly to Drop Top Customs in Florida for third-party modifications. After the conversion is complete, the car will then be shipped to the dealership for customer delivery. This may not be the Challenger Convertible that fans were dreaming of, but the partnership streamlines the ordering and delivery process, while also shortening the build-to-delivery time.
The convertible option will be available on 2022 and 2023 models including the Challenger R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and all SRT variants. The conversion starts at $25,999 so you’re looking at spending around $65,000 for the entry-level Challenger R/T Convertible.
In exchange for that hefty sum, customers will get a “motorized” retractable soft top that makes it easier to hear the Challenger’s glorious V8 engine. Customers can also order options such as Katzkin leather seats, special floor mats, and limited edition badging.
While it’s not a factory Challenger Convertible, it’s the closest you can get since 1971.