Okay, so a convertible is possible... - GreenHybrid

noflash · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2007, 11:25 AM

They do four doors as well.

http://www.newportconvertible.com/home.jhtm

giantquesadilla · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2007, 05:02 PM

That's sick. Does the company make your car into a convertible or do they only design them for manufacturers??

Sungod18 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-2007, 07:42 PM

I almost hate to look into how much that would cost.

Also I wonder if its even possible on hybrid cars with the battery pack behind the seats. Unless of course you don't mind no trunk space for a cloth top.

noflash · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 10:59 AM

They chop your car for you. It takes 3-4 months for a four-door (including design). Website doesn't give conversion prices. But they chop Rolls Royces for the Saudi Royal Family if that tells you anything.

giantquesadilla · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 04:57 PM

That would be pretty cool to be the only HCH convertible. I wonder how that effects the FE tho.

gumby · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noflash

... they chop Rolls Royces for the Saudi Royal Family if that tells you anything.

Actually, it should tell us all SEVERAL things.

GeddyLee · #7 (**permalink**) 08-02-2007, 12:21 PM

unfortunately, with a convertible typically comes a huge increase in weight... sorta defeats the purpose.

leahbeatle · #8 (**permalink**) 08-02-2007, 12:27 PM

Man that looks strange.

IMAhybrid · #9 (**permalink**) 08-02-2007, 03:51 PM

Is that photo even real? I already think the 7th gen coupes look too long, the convertible just makes it worse.

msantos · #10 (**permalink**) 08-02-2007, 08:24 PM

There goes the great ACE body structure along with the curtain air bags ...