Challenger convertible?
08-06-2006 | 07:27 PM
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SPY SHOT: DODGE CHALLENGER CONVERTIBLE?
Man, oh man would I be lovin' life
Following coverage of last week's Camaro convertible, the spy shot for this week is actually another rendering provided by Brenda Priddy and Company (BP&C).
In addition to the rendering, BP&C offers the following information:
Stated BP&C: "With the recent announcement from Dodge regarding production of the much anticipated Challenger, we expect a convertible version to also be in the works. This photo-illustration should give a good idea as to what the convertible would look like—now we're just waiting for confirmation from Dodge. But ... it might be another year or so before they mention that 'C' word."
In addition to the rendering, BP&C offers the following information:
Stated BP&C: "With the recent announcement from Dodge regarding production of the much anticipated Challenger, we expect a convertible version to also be in the works. This photo-illustration should give a good idea as to what the convertible would look like—now we're just waiting for confirmation from Dodge. But ... it might be another year or so before they mention that 'C' word."
08-06-2006 | 09:35 PM
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that is a photo shop...
that is a photo shop...
Think about how fun it would be to do some topless cruising with the roar of a 6.6L Hemi surrounding you. It would scare the bejeezus out of the neighbors too.
08-07-2006 | 11:15 AM
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I guarantee someone chops a Challenger up long before a production convertible comes out. I do think if DCX is faithful to the significant retro design in the Challenger hey will certainly release a convertible at some point. It is, in fact, part of the heritage of the car & while I personally do not care for a convertible I think it looks pretty cool.
08-07-2006 | 12:15 PM
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RE: Challenger convertible?
I don't think it would be a mistake to make one, I am sure there is a market for them, but I personally like coupes. I am not a convertable person. I burn quickly in the sun for one thing, and don't want to sport sunblock all the time. or wear a hat all the time. Plus, I like the lines and looks of a coupe.
08-07-2006 | 01:55 PM
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I agree with TechmanBD. I too prefer a coupe for the same reasons plus it is safer and a better handling car because it is stiffer.
Typically, to make a convertible stiffer they usually add a lot more steel in the chassis and it is usually heavier than a coupe because of it.
Typically, to make a convertible stiffer they usually add a lot more steel in the chassis and it is usually heavier than a coupe because of it.
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08-07-2006 | 05:31 PM
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Gotta agree with everyone here.
There's probably a market for them, but after having owned a rag-top, I prefer the coupe.
Rag-tops look nice, but are noisy, cold in the winter, stuff blows around in the car when the top is down, and much more susceptible to break-ins/vandalism than coupes. Of course, (in my experience) while women like the convertible "on occasion", listening to complaints about the difficulties they have with thier hair (and the time it takes to get it "fixed" again) after a ride in one just isn't worth the trouble.[
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My personal preference is for the coupe.
There's probably a market for them, but after having owned a rag-top, I prefer the coupe.
Rag-tops look nice, but are noisy, cold in the winter, stuff blows around in the car when the top is down, and much more susceptible to break-ins/vandalism than coupes. Of course, (in my experience) while women like the convertible "on occasion", listening to complaints about the difficulties they have with thier hair (and the time it takes to get it "fixed" again) after a ride in one just isn't worth the trouble.[
]My personal preference is for the coupe.
08-08-2006 | 11:34 AM
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I heard they can't make a business case for a rag top but you never know things can change fast, anyway I think we may see a production car at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit.
08-09-2006 | 12:10 AM
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Maybe I'm just spoiled by having 300+ sunny days a year here in AZ.
And I'm sure Rich at Dreamspeed will come up with a suspension package that will allow a vert to handle as good as the coupe.
And I'm sure Rich at Dreamspeed will come up with a suspension package that will allow a vert to handle as good as the coupe.