The Dodge Charger Daytona EV as we all know is the latest addition to the Dodge lineup. This one has now been reinvented thanks to Drop Top Customs. A car that sets aside all convention, bringing together record-breaking electric performance with the thrill of roofless driving.
DropTop’s Daytona masterpiece
The Dodge Charger Daytona, is about to arrive in dealerships, but in the meantime someone has not resisted the temptation to give it a personal touch. We’re talking about DropTop Customs, the Florida-based garage famous precisely for its conversions, has unveiled the world’s first and only Charger Daytona EV convertible. The Dodge Charger Daytona customized by Drop Top Customs seems to have taken its cue from a standard Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, which was equipped with the high-performance black leatherette interior option, which is commonly called “Bludicrous.” Despite this, the most distinctive aspect of this customization comes from the radical modification of the body. In fact, the entire roof has been removed, starting from the shoulder line to the front windshield, so as to create a wide opening.
To complete this transformation DropTop Customs also added a sophisticated custom electric soft top, which was created just for this model. This modification involved elaborate body work and detailed design, all in order to ensure that the aesthetics were in perfect harmony and the folding roof functioned smoothly. It is important to point out that carrying out such a complex conversion is a rather time and resource-consuming undertaking. Therefore, it is not surprising that at this early stage of the project, some imperfections can be easily noticed, such as small discrepancies in the alignment of some panels. In any case, it is quite normal that prototypes of this type may end up with irregularities, which are then resolved in the later stages of development.
Transformation as complicated as it is expensive
Converting a car into a convertible puts into consideration an engineering challenge that is not easy to accomplish. Indeed, when the roof is removed, the vehicle’s load-bearing structure consequently loses much of its rigidity, which consequently leads to the need for substantial modifications to ensure safety and handling. This process is very difficult and expensive, to such an extent that many automakers prefer not to offer convertible versions of their range. Despite everything, however, some specialized companies, such as DropTop Customs, have become well known in this very field. Their expertise has over time generated partnerships with automakers such as Dodge, which has authorized the production of a limited number of Challenger convertibles customized just by DropTop Customs.
The success of these conversions is also meant to demonstrate that, with the right skills and resources, it is possible to transform a car with a very solid design, such as the Charger, into a convertible that attracts worldwide attention. The additional cost for this customization, which can exceed $26,000, highlights its process complexity and the exclusivity of the final product. If a brand like Dodge accepts such a transformation in one of its models, other brands may soon begin to take a cue as well.