Yes, why isn't there a two-door Dart (and 200, 300, Charger)?dana44 said:I agree on both accounts. Convertibles are more expensive to build, requires extra engineering to make them safe and not bend up like a pretzel, and at the same time, wouldn't this make it easier to have a 2door Dart?
If I recall correctly body-on-frame convertibles in the 1950s had a 200lb to 400lb "X" brace added to the center of the frame to recover part of the strength and rigidity that was added by the roof on their coupe or sedan counterparts. Unit body cars would probably need a similar "X" brace which would displace other components that occupy that space. The exhaust system, driveshaft for RWD and AWD cars, brake lines, fuel lines, even fuel tank might have to be moved.I agree on both accounts. Convertibles are more expensive to build, requires extra engineering to make them safe and not bend up like a pretzel, and at the same time, wouldn't this make it easier to have a 2door Dart?
Because there is no longer a substantial market for 2 door cars like their used to be. I don't understand it, but the market isn't there any more.Mopartial said:Yes, why isn't there a two-door Dart (and 200, 300, Charger)?