Custom Challenger Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Convertible Sells for Used SRT Demon Money

Granted, we’re no strangers to modern-day Challengers-turned convertibles. They still look good, and they pay tribute to the original Challenger, which was available both as a two-door hardtop, as well as a drop-top. Besides, what better way to bring yourself closer to that supercharged HEMI V8 soundtrack than by removing that “pesky” roof?

Having said that, the factory-standard coupe is the better-looking car, and performing such extensive aftermarket mods on an already expensive vehicle isn’t exactly for the faint of heart.

In terms of value, this Challenger originally retailed for $101,877, while the conversion cost roughly $25,000, according to the selling dealer (the car was offered on dealer consignment). Add two and two together, and that $128k offer should seem fair, as long as you’re not completely turned off by what you’re seeing here – I can understand it if you are.

Other visual highlights, aside from the black soft-top, include the Triple Nickel colorway with dual satin black stripes, HID Air-Catcher headlights, widebody fenders, Redeye badging, chin spoiler guards, Black Vapor chrome exhaust outlets, plus a set of 20” Carbon Black Warp-Speed wheels with Pirelli P Zero All Season rubber – these are good tires to have in Florida, given the volume of rain you see there every year.

Other goodies include the adaptive Bilstein dampers, and the red-finished six-piston calipers at the front, with the four-piston Brembos at the rear.

Meanwhile, inside is where you’ll find the Black and Demonic Red Laguna leather front seats (also heated and ventilated) with embossed SRT logos, a folding rear seat, keyless entry, push-button start, Jailbreak badging, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Harman Kardon high-performance sound system, not that you need it with the melody coming from that HEMI V8 engine.

Speaking of which, the supercharged power unit boasts 6.2-liters in displacement and was originally factory rated at 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. Now, thanks to the Jailbreak package, this car is putting down 807 horsepower, with everything going to the rear wheels via an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic gearbox and a limited slip differential.

A solid deal for just under $130,000?

Well, now, wait a minute. This is more or less a niche product, and if we were to take an overview of your options at that price range, you might find that there are nicer Hellcats out there – or at least more collectible ones.

I’m mostly talking about the SRT Demon (not the Demon 170). You can easily find a low-mileage example for $130k, and by low-mileage I mean barely driven; triple or even double-digit mileage.