Top down, there is little wind movement around the cabin and with the fully lined
fabric roof in place, the cabin is surprisingly quiet allowing you to sit back and relax and enjoy the superb audio system.
It largely shares the C - Class Coupe's elegant lines, albeit with
a fabric roof in place of that car's tin - top.
What replaces the roof is a fully automatic, multi-layer folding roof with a big glass window, and likely to be the biggest
fabric roof in serial production, that will sit invisibly beneath the extended boot deck when it's down, but should give all the benefits of the coupe when up.
With
the fabric roof in place, the two sections cover the robotic arms completely, the massive glass rear descends and you're left dumbstruck, with the impression that the roof is simply an average, manually - operated zipper top.
Exterior: The Colour Is Sensational With The Coachwork Presented In The Platinum Silver Metallic, Which Perfectly Showcases The Famous Body Curves, Dramatic Lines And Looks Stunning With Or Without The Black
Fabric Roof In Place.
Exterior: The Aluminium Body Is Presented In The Now Rare Spectrum Blue Pearl, Which Perfectly Demonstrates The Dramatic XK Lines, The Sumptuous Jaguar Curves And Looks Remarkable With Or Without The Blue
Fabric Roof In Place.
Not exact matches
Visibility is compromised too - with the
roof down your view
in the mirror is considerably reduced, while the enormous
fabric C - pillar reduces over-the-shoulder views when the
roof is up.
The 2CV's glory lay
in its packaging — inboard front brakes (drums at first; discs later), a roll - back
fabric roof, and an elegant use of interior space — but the car's true brilliance was found
in its suspension.
The
roof is where this car differs, of course; the
fabric roof is fully electric and lowers
in 9.5 sec at speeds of up to 18mph.
Our spy shooters spotted the Audi R8 Spyder testing
in Europe, with a
fabric roof above the passenger compartment.
Due to the foul weather, the
roof stays closed, but thanks to the sublime soundproofing, one barely registers the raindrops peppering the
fabric and the spray echoing
in the wheelhouses.
The interior employs copious amounts of birch, and the removable
roof canopy is available
in natural or waxed canvas as well as a small selection of other
fabrics.
Perhaps closest
in spirit and
in driving dynamics is the Mini Cooper Convertible, at # 19,790, though there are a selection of roll - back
fabric roof «convertibles» available for less, such as the Fiat 500C and Smart Fortwo Cabrio.
Featuring two different
roof systems, the carbonfibre and glass hardtop is supplemented by a folding
fabric soft
roof, which can be stored
in the car to ensure a passing rainstorm doesn't soil the glorious interior.
The Roadster version replaces the coupe's fixed metal
roof with a folding
fabric item — which can be lowered or raised
in seconds at speeds up to 31mph — and it does without the two small (or should that be too small?)
Looking at the new bodywork, the coupe's long, fastback - style roofline is the most dramatic change, with the
fabric roof returning to the aluminium bodywork at a more acute angle
in order to fit the folded
roof under the car's beltline.
Two flaps
in the Targa bar flip open, and the
fabric roof section is unlocked, folded into a Z, and tucked behind the rear seats.
When the
roof is lowered, a hard tonneau cover automatically fits over the
fabric roof for a tidier appearance than the exposed, folded
roof in the outgoing droptop Camaro.
Much of the R8 Spyder's appeal will be
in its top - down thrills, and to this end the folding
fabric roof takes 20 seconds to retract.
The folding
fabric roof can be opened and closed
in 18 seconds, and operated at speeds up to 18mph.
The
roof is
fabric and the interior gorgeously trimmed
in leather with exposed carbon.
The three - layer
fabric roof wins the battle against wind noise when its closed, and when you've lowered it Mercedes» automatic wind protection system sees a deflector rise out of the windscreen header rail to deflect the airflow over the front - seat passengers with impressive effect, although rear - seat passengers aren't as cocooned as they are
in, say a Bentley Continental GT Convertible.
The DS3 Cabrio uses a
fabric roof, similar
in style to the Fiat 500C, which can be opened electronically to three positions, intermediate, horizontal and total - taking just 16 seconds to open or close fully.
The
roof is a three - layer
fabric item, which retracts
in just 11 seconds at speeds up to 30mph and is available
in black, red or beige.
Externally the Z - Sport is finished
in machine grey metallic paint with a contrasting cherry - red
fabric roof, an exclusive color combination for the Z - Sport, which also incorporates the black 16 - spoke, 17 - inch BBS alloys.
Unlike the Ferrari 488 Spider and McLaren 650S Spider, the Huracán drop - top seals the cabin with a more traditional
fabric roof, one you can open and stow
in 17 seconds.
Roof - Mounted Off - Road Lights
in the air dam, silver headlight inner color, black bodyside molding, fold - down front passenger seat with backboard, unique gray / red cloth seat
fabric, sunglasses holder (overhead console), PRO-4X badge on tailgate and leather - wrapped steering wheel.
The Volante uses a triple - skin lightweight
fabric roof, instead of the folding metal item of some rivals, such as the Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C Spiders, and it retracts
in 14sec at speeds up to 30mph.
it adds to the Toyota Sienna L with features such as HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver, Color - Keyed Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors, Entune ™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App (includes Entune ™ Multimedia Bundle, 7» high - resolution touch - screen display, six speakers), Four - Way Adjustable Front Passenger Seat,
Fabric - Trimmed 60/40 Split & Stow 3rd Row ™ Seat with One - Motion Stow, HD Radio ™ Technology, HD Radio ™ Traffic and Weather (
in major metro areas), Color - Keyed Front Grille, Color - Keyed Outside Door Handles, Manual Second - and Third - Row Sunshades, Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Connected Navigation Scout ® GPS Link App, SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio (three - month trial), Eight - Way Power - Adjustable Driver's Seat, and Black
Roof Rails.
Specification: The Car Is Presented For Sale
In Remarkable Total Condition With The Car Boasting Some Highly Rare Factory Options To Include The Manual Air Conditioning, The Electric Tilt And Slide Solid Sun
Roof, BMW Reverse RDS Radio Cassette With The BMW Sound System Speaker Set, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, The Fully Functional BMW Trip Computer, The Factory Three Spoke Suede M Embossed Steering Wheel, The Black Trimmed Door Cards, The Unmarked 16» Nogaro BBS Style Multi Spoke Alloy Wheels Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Optional Rear Manual Blind, Fixed Front And Adjustable Rear Spoilers, The Suede Covered Gear Lever, Remote Central Locking With Security Features, The Suede Trimmed Hand Brake Lever, Dark Grey
Fabric Roof Lining, The Chromed Twin Exhaust Tips, Signature Red Strips To The Front And Rear Bumpers, Chromed Front Kidney Grille, Bright Red Seat Belts And So Much More.
The Convertible is available
in SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic models featuring an Ebony
fabric Z - folding Convertible
Roof System.
In a move aping BMW's with the open - top 3, the new «CLK» will replace the fabric roof of the outgoing car with a folding hard - top, in order to keep up with current market trend
In a move aping BMW's with the open - top 3, the new «CLK» will replace the
fabric roof of the outgoing car with a folding hard - top,
in order to keep up with current market trend
in order to keep up with current market trends.
The GT Line version, available
in a 5 - door version, features a BLACK DIAMOND
roof as standard plus new TEP RAYURA RED half - coated
fabric upholstery.
The Beetle Cabriolet costs around # 2500 more than an equivalent hatchback and features a folding
fabric roof, which is fully electric and opens
in nine seconds.
Exterior: From Factory Build, The Car Was Finished
In Chichester Blue Metallic Which Perfectly Showcases The Wide Body Arches And Looks Stunning Either With The Blue
Fabric Roof Up Or Covered With The Ivory Leather Hood Cover.
This is the first Exige to be offered
in soft - top form and similar to the Elise, the
fabric roof has to be removed and re-attached manually.
It included electrically operated multi-layered
fabric roof with glass, high - contrast white and navy blue interior and exterior designed by Toyota Boshoku Milan Design (TBMD) to capture the spirit and atmosphere of Milan, white body colour, yellow - gold stitching
in the floor mats and seats.
And the coupe will get,
in 2016, a cabrio versio, n also with
fabric roof like the S - Class Cabrio.
The
fabric roof is stored under a giant wood veneer chunk said to be the largest bit of woodwork
in the industry.
The
fabric hood has been given a smooth inner lining partly to hide the hood frame and partly to reduce noise levels, while the system uses a new hydraulic pump that's silent
in operation
in place of the electric motor used previously «We have spent a great deal of design and engineering time and expertise to ensure that the
roof of the 370Z Roadster is fully integrated into the overall design of the car.
Jaguar employed a
fabric roof to keep the centre of gravity low and ensure the car remains elegant
in profile
With the
roof down, there's very little buffeting
in the cabin and, with it up, the
fabric lining does a great job of shutting out unwanted road noise.
In coupe form the sloping rear hatch door blends neatly into the tail, while the roadster's fabric roof opens and closes in 10 seconds, at speeds up to 31 mp
In coupe form the sloping rear hatch door blends neatly into the tail, while the roadster's
fabric roof opens and closes
in 10 seconds, at speeds up to 31 mp
in 10 seconds, at speeds up to 31 mph.
An «easy - load» feature lifts the lower portion of the
fabric roof to create a wider opening, although it's hard to get it back
in place, so maybe just pack light.
The 4C Spider is not a roadster
in the Miata sense of flipping back a lightweight
fabric roof and exposing the entire cabin to the sky.
The price is high — entry - level models will set you back over # 80k — but this car is as good to drive as the latest 911 coupe — and with a flick of a switch, even at speeds of up to 35mph, the
fabric roof folds
in 13 seconds.
Interior components such as seats, door panels and
roof lining are finished
in genuine soft leather,
in addition to a velvet - smooth, bright
fabric that, due to Zegna's vast experience and know - how, guarantees the level of performance needed for automotive applications.
The
fabric roof comes only
in black and takes 18s to be lowered and 21s to pull back up.
The Z-fold
fabric roof top from Webasto is fully - electric and can be put up
in around 20 seconds while doing speeds of up to 48kmph.
As Mercedes puts it, this soft top comprises of three layers with the outer most
fabric cover incorporating a butyl layer
in order to avoid water creeping inside, while the mid layer comes with upholstery matting and an acoustically optimised
roof lining to reduce noise levels.