Both Ford and Chevy will have convertible versions of their new muscle cars (Mustang and Camaro) next year, but Chrysler will not.
Originally Chrysler planned on producing a Challenger convertible that would have been introduced for the 2010 model year, but according to Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand marketing those plans have been cancelled.
“We considered a convertible when we were developing Challenger, but the extra weight needed to beef up the car when the top was removed was too much of a penalty,” Accavitti told KickingTires in an interview. “And that was with a manual soft-top. A power-retractable hardtop would add even more weight.”
Accavitti also stated, "We didn't see a huge market for a convertible that would justify the vehicle."
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Comments (9)
1'st
nice pic
Posted by macer | October 8, 2008 2:02 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 14:02
yeah that is a sweet photo.
Posted by :| | October 8, 2008 2:39 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 14:39
On the outside its one sexy ride while the inside is rental car cheap. Out of all the retro cars this is the one that a convertible made the most sense. While is looks like a muscle car its to hefty to be much of a threat to the others on the track. So might as well go for the drop top.
Posted by RX-7 Guy | October 8, 2008 2:53 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 14:53
RX-7, yes, the interior reminds me of a rental car, too. I tried out the 6 cylinder, and it also accelerated like a rental car. It handled very well, very forgiving, nice ride. If I was going to do this right, then I decided to do it right. So I have a 6-speed R/T on the way. Overkill IS good for you (haha).
Posted by wvo | October 8, 2008 3:28 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 15:28
He speaks the truth...it is a fat pig already.
Posted by Timeless | October 8, 2008 6:30 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 18:30
Yeah, it's a fat pig, but it sure does look sexy doing that burnout...
Look we (Americans) don't really care as much about the track day potential of a car, well not if it can lite the tires whenever the needs arises...
Now I just want to see one with a Weiand supercharger sticking thru the hood... drool...
Posted by Brian | October 9, 2008 12:15 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 00:15
We americans are once again seeing our money go up in smoke!
Posted by lowest iq | October 9, 2008 8:23 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 08:23
its going up in smoke anyway. might as well create a cloud of oily death just to annoy all the environmentalists while you're at it.
Posted by :| | October 9, 2008 12:15 PM
Posted on October 9, 2008 12:15
Here's an idea, drop 400 (unwanted and not needed) lbs.
Posted by 426Hemi | October 9, 2008 3:08 PM
Posted on October 9, 2008 15:08