and Chevy have manufactured convertible versions of the Mustang and Camaro, for example. But if you're a Dodge buff, you might be wondering why your favorite car manufacturer hasn't gone convertible with the Dodge Challenger.

Well, your concerns are justified because there are only a few Challenger Convertibles floating around—but they’re not available to the mass public. Indeed, each one of them is custom-built upon request by its owner. Dodge argues that "to go convertible with the Challenger requires a business case," but won’t mass-produce one.

Why won't Dodge manufacture a Challenger convertible?

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shed some light on why Dodge is reluctant to roll out the Challenger convertible. According to Dodge Challenger Brand Exec Kevin Hellman, there's currently no business opportunity in engineering and manufacturing a Challenger convertible.

"As with any business, there has to be a business case for us to create a Dodge Challenger convertible," said Hellman.

Nonetheless, he acknowledged that there's demand for the convertible model—but it's too low to make the American automaker spend resources manufacturing it. As low as the demand is, several aftermarket outfits are meeting it at the moment. If you're knowledgeable about the automotive nitty-gritty, it's easy to read between the lines.

While getting rid of a car roof is relatively easy, making it business-viable is pretty expensive. First, the roof plays an integral role in the car's structural rigidity, and cutting it off means the lost rigidity must be compensated elsewhere. In short, you have to add weight to it. The Challenger is already a heavy car, and adding weight may significantly hurt the vehicle's performance.

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If you want a Dodge Challenger convertible, have it custom-built

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You'd be hard-pressed to see a roofless Dodge Challenger running around. That's because the few owners boasting the car have had their whips custom built. If you fancy owning one yourself, you'll have to order your custom-made Challenger from automotive aftermarket companies and dealers. One such dealer is the Keffer Chrysler Jeep Dodge & Ram Trucks.

Still, you'll have to cough up a bit to have a drop-top fitted to your Dodge Challenger. The standard car starts at just under $29,000 but can reach up to $60,000 if you fancy a hellcat edition.

Whichever trim level you opt for, though,

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notes that you'll have to splurge an additional $20,950 to have an electric folding soft top installed. That may seem like a hefty price, but it’s no easy task, as you’ll need new front and rear strut tower braces, as well as underside subframe braces to make up for the lost structural rigidity.

Features and specs of the Challenger convertible

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A factory-built Dodge Challenger is a powerful two-door coupe. But there are other options, too. The five-seat Scat Pack comes with a rear-wheel-drive for the base trims, SXT and GT. And, you'll have to dig deeper in your pockets for an additional $3,000 to own the all-wheel-drive variants of the two trims.

The car also doesn't fall short on power. Dodge created the Challenger with five engine options. It starts with a gutsy 3.6L V6 that delivers 303 hp and moves up to a venomous V8 that can deliver 807 hp.

There are also a slew of standard features available, such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power-adjustable driver's seat, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, cloth upholstery, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Higher trims vaunt adaptive cruise control, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, and a heated steering wheel.

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