This freed up some room in the undercarriage to enlarge the gas tank for the thirstier V8. The Howler also has a removable hardtop instead of the traditional ragtop of the Prowler. The top is manually removed, and can be stored in a compartment behind the seats.
This modification provided more space under the vehicle, enabling a larger gas tank to be installed for the V8 engine. The Howler has a distinctive feature with a removable hardtop instead of the Prowler's traditional ragtop.  The top is manually removed and stored in a compartment behind the seats.