The Dodge Charger Daytona, the automaker’s latest muscle car, has already hit dealer lots. Prices are varying, as are the sentiments towards it having only electric power (until later this year, at least), but there’s one thing we can already expect from Dodge – a widebody version, just like the model’s predecessors. It’s inevitable, so to speak, but one outfitter has already jumped the gun and started the process by previewing its own widebody conversion kit.
We’re talking about Waido, the same company that gave the Tesla Cybertruck a not-so-bad 6-inch widebody conversion. Posted on its social media channels, the American company provided renderings of how it will widen the Dodge muscle car. The result is nothing revolutionary, and it’s not subtle either, but we suspect many will prefer a more restrained overall look.
The First Complete Widebody Kit
It’s easy to spot the Waido kits in this widebody conversion since they are painted in either black or yellow. The front quarter panels are, of course, replaced with a wider fender, with a front splitter to match the car’s added girth. There are side skirts added, too, while the black hood could represent the company’s intention to replace it with something made out of carbon fiber.
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The rear end receives similar modifications to the rear quarter panel, with added flare to complete the widebody conversion. The rear wing appears fixed, while the diffuser seems to be made using forged carbon fiber. The wheels on the rendering are also made out of forged composite material with aero discs. We expect the roof, side mirror caps, and the deck lid to also receive some weight-saving measures.
No Pricing Yet But It’s Coming Soon
As this is yet a preview, Waido didn’t provide the pricing for its Dodge Charger widebody conversion, only stating that it’s coming up on its website soon. Its previous work on the departed Dodge Charger is priced at $1,790, while the conversion for the similar Challenger costs $2,090 – both without carbon fiber involved. Meanwhile, its Tesla Cybertruck conversion ranges from $7,490-$11,990.
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A widebody conversion isn’t the only one coming for the Charger Daytona, with another workshop already offering a droptop conversion. We’d be interested to see what this kit looks like in one color, but we doubt we’re going to be besotted. Regardless, Dodge has some work to do on its electric muscle car before it starts thinking about introducing more extreme designs of its own.
