The inaugural widebody kit for the 2025 Dodge Charger reintroduces the yellow splitter.

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      The aftermarket is focusing on the Dodge Charger Daytona, with Waido offering the first widebody kit for the coupe. The name "Waido" seems to hint at a playful pun and is inspired by the splitter guards of the previous generation model.

      Renderings from Waido display the widebody kit on a Charger Daytona painted in Destroyer Gray. This package features black wheel arch extensions that widen the track, but the front splitter truly stands out. It's finished in a vibrant shade of yellow, reminiscent of the splitter guards that Dodge included with certain versions of the Challenger and the last-gen Charger during transport.

      Some owners chose to keep or even reattach these plastic protectors, which turned into a debatable yet popular modification a few years back. Mark Trostle, who headed Dodge's design team in the late 2010s, urged owners to remove the guards, stating, “This is the final word: When we sketched the Charger and Challenger, they never included yellow strips.” Ralph Gilles, Stellantis' head of design, playfully referenced the yellow guards in an early sketch of the current Charger, much to the intrigue of both owners and executives.

      Waido

      Aside from the splitter, the widebody kit seems quite appealing for those who appreciate such modifications. It evokes a sense of ’80s rally car aesthetics, particularly with the large tires under the flares. The deep-dish wheels exhibit a classic drag style, with a smaller diameter at the rear compared to the front. This kit also comes with side skirts, a Daytona-branded rear wing (also painted in transit-friendly yellow), and a redesigned lower rear bumper. However, there's no information on how these additions impact the drag coefficient or driving range.

      Details regarding pricing and availability remain undisclosed; Waido simply mentions that the kit is “coming soon.” For reference, the company charges $2,090 for a widebody kit tailored for the Challenger, while kits for the Durango range from $1,390 to $2,990.

      If you prefer more headroom over wide wheel arches, there are options available in the aftermarket as well. Drop Top Customs, a Dodge-affiliated shop in Florida, has introduced a convertible version of the Challenger and intends to create one for the Charger too. The initial renderings from the company were somewhat rough, but with some adjustments, the convertible could turn out quite impressive. As for Mopar, enthusiasts will have to be patient to see what it has planned for this latest addition to the Dodge lineup.

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