McLaren has launched the 675LT Spider
as the convertible version of the McLaren 675LT coupe.
Volkswagen's New Beetle finally arrives
as a convertible version, and Chrysler's retro PT Cruiser gets a higher - performance turbocharged model.
The first customer has received his Lamborghini Centenario Roadster, delivered to Beverly Hills, California in the Unites States of America, the clear carbon fiber finished 770 hp open top version of the Centenario comes with a base price of $ 2,000,000... but as this specific car was ordered
as a convertible version of the Coupe shown in Geneva, she boasts the very expensive option of a full, high gloss carbon fiber body combined with the yellow livery.
Not exact matches
There's also a longer
version (the Annabelle) and a chantilly lace
version (Aster) that are both
convertible as well.
Even in C43 form, the new Benz ragtop doesn't come off
as a hard - edged
convertible version of a serious sport sedan, but rather, evokes a movie soundtrack song title repeated by this reporter much too often when writing about such cars: «Oh, to be alive and in a
convertible.»
The
convertible features the same powertrain
as the earlier concept — a 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine running on E85 ethanol is mated to a
version of GM's next - generation hybrid system.
M4 is a new name for 2015, covering redesigned
versions of the cars last sold
as the 2013 M3 coupe and
convertible.
We also don't know whether another Infiniti Q60
convertible is in the cards, or whether the high - performance Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge prototype may result in a Q60 coupe
version as well to do battle against the BMW M3 and M4.
In 1964, IMC added a
convertible and a new
version with an iron - block 300 cubic - inch Buick engine that became known
as the 5000 GT, with the 215 - powered cars adopting the 3500 GT moniker.
For the third generation — installed in TDI
versions of the 2015 Jetta, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle
Convertible and Passat,
as well
as the 2015 Audi A3 TDI — Volkswagen faces a deadline of Oct. 14 to submit initial modifications.
The TT RS name is back,
as the latest
version of Audi's coupe and
convertible gain a new high - performance variant.
Although Toyota has reportedly said no to a
convertible version of the GT86 sports coupe — sold in America
as the Scion FR - S — our colleagues at Motor Trend report that a sedan variant is under development.
Enthusiasts hoping for a possible
convertible version of the GT86's twin, the Subaru BRZ, are out of luck
as well.
From the outside, things look just
as you'd expect a
convertible version of the coupe to look like, with few changes made to the body apart from the folding soft - top.
Between the A5, the high - performance S5 variant, and the
convertible versions of both, there are a total of six different powertrains available here, which seems like about twice
as many
as are really necessary.
As a result, you can expect to see ever - increasing prices for this car in the U.S., especially for the very handsome
convertible versions.
If these latest photographs do indeed show simply a
convertible version of the DBS, we'll expect it to share the same, uprated 5.2 - litre twin - turbo V12
as the DBS, which should offer in the region of 700bhp.
Lexus is reportedly working on an «F»
version of its all - new 2010 IS C
convertible, which could serve
as a direct competitor to the drop - top BMW M3.
And for the first time, the SVR's exterior enhancements lend the
convertible version a look that's at least
as sweet
as the F - Type Coupe.
Clearly, it's a driver's car, a more affordable Porsche Cayman (or Boxster,
as CEO Sergio Marchionne has promised a
convertible version).
Those cars,
as we've reported, include the Giulia sedan, a crossover, a roadster
version of the 4C coupe, a rear - wheel drive BMW 3 Series - fighter, and a Spider
convertible developed in conjunction with Mazda's MX - 5 Miata.
There was no Cabriolet (
convertible)
version of the Golf Mk5, so the Volkswagen Eos coupé
convertible (introduced in Spring 2006) was marketed
as a separate model, and the New Beetle
convertible makes a Golf Cabrio redundant.
The new
convertible should get the same powertrain
as the coupe
version — a 4.0 - liter twin - turbo V - 8 that's mated to a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic.
Vehicle Description: The Jaguar F Type, The Spiritual Successor To The Famous E Type Was Offered
As The Replacement For The Jaguar XK, With The
Convertible Version Introduced At The Sundance Film Festival In London.
Vehicle Description: The Jaguar F Type, The Spiritual Successor To The Famous E Type Was Offered
As The Replacement For The Jaguar XK, With The
Convertible Version Introduced At The Sundance Film Festival In London, With The Aggressive Coupe Unveiled To The World In 2013 At The Los Angeles & Tokyo Motor Shows.
The topless
version of the Huracán LP 610 - 4 Coupe, the new Spyder replaces the Gallardo Spyder
as Lamborghini's «entry level» super sports car
convertible.
As its name suggests, the 570S Spider is a
convertible version of the 570S Coupé.
Available both in the
convertible version, like the vehicle on display, and
as a sedan (with glass roof), on the exterior, the new special series stands out for its elegant chromed details, such
as the rear view mirrors and the panel on the front bumpers, the fog lights, the «Mirror» badge on the pillar and the exclusive Azzurro Italia livery, available
as an alternative to the vehicle's standard colours Naturally, the interior hosts a number of outstanding features too, including the 7 - inch HD LIVE UconnectTM system, available
as standard equipment on the Mirror family, with Apple CarPlay integration and Android AutoTM compatibility.
With the cheapest
version costing more than # 45,000, it's easy to write the
Convertible off
as an expensive toy for those looking to stand out, but there's always a price to pay for exclusivity.
The «small but wicked» Abarth performance
version of the iconic Italian 500 compact is available
as a 4 - passenger hardtop or
convertible (Cabrio).
As a matter of fact, production of the
convertible version ended in July, while the coupe stopped in August.
As with the previous
version, the new
Convertible can be equipped with an «Always Open Timer,» which provides the perpetually tanned with the ability to calculate the number of hours they've driven with the top down.
Orders Being Taken for Ultimate Performance Corvette
as Production Ramps Up SEBRING, Fla. — The first
convertible version of the Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS supercar for the street will be on display at this weekend's Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the season - opening round of the 11 - race American Le Mans Series.
The BMW M140i 3 - door, BMW M140i 5 - door, BMW M240i Coupe and BMW M240i
Convertible are fitted with a six - speed manual gearbox
as standard, while the latest
version of the eight - speed Steptronic Sport transmission is available
as an option.
There is still nothing quite like a «Vette, and
as competitors» prices have increased, its price is fairly attractive, though the premium you have to pay for a
convertible would lead me to the removable hardtop
version.
As with the
convertible Tracker, the four - door
version is aimed at young buyers on a tight budget.
The new Infiniti G sedan will be the first model to arrive, but it will be joined by a full range of F - models, such
as a
convertible, coupe, and a high performance
version.
BMW unveiled a
convertible version of its iconic i8, Mazda presented a reworked and turbocharged Mazda6 and the original «4 - door coupe» has been completely redesigned, but the Mercedes - Benz CLS isn't
as coupe - like
as before.
For example, the 9 - 3
convertible achieves the same good front, side, and rear crash test ratings
as the 4 - door sedan
version.
Meanwhile, the 3 Series coupe and
convertible are history,
as the redesigned
versions of these cars will be known
as part of the 2014 4 Series line.
Roadsters often look a little clumsier than their tin - top siblings, so while the F - Type
Convertible is undeniably handsome, the Coupe
version is
as close to design perfection
as you're likely to get.
Additional future plans for the Rolls Royce Ghost include a coupe
version as well
as a
convertible variant.
Both base Trans Ams and Trans am GTs could be ordered
as coupe, T - top, or
convertible versions and were both available with automatic or manual transmissions.
It also seems there will be a coupe and a
convertible version of the 650S
as well
as additional carbon fibre options.
Down the road, we're sure to see all the other variants such
as the C350e plug - in hybrid, the various AMG
versions, the coupe, the
convertible and the C - based crossovers.
Introduced
as a 2010 model, the hardtop
convertible version of the Lexus IS isn't yet «old» by industry standards.
The previous - generation coupe,
convertible and performance - based M3 variants are carried over
as 2013s for now, but all - new
versions on the new platform are not far away.
Available
as a coupe or a
convertible, the F - Type SVR gets an updated
version of the regular F - Type R's 5.0 - litre supercharged V8 petrol engine.
The new C - class should show up next year
as a 2015 model, while the new cabriolet or
convertible version will likely debut a year after that.
Best advice I can give to anyone is if they're in the market for a decent - sized, 4 - seat
convertible, snaffle this model up
as dealers reduce their prices before the next
versions arrive with souped - up vents at an inflated premium.