Trunk space is not overly generous, having to share some space with
the folding roof mechanism although the wide opening and deep cargo area make the most of the space that is available.
Cargo space is decent on the coupe and its split folding rear seats but the convertible has a more compromised trunk thanks to
the folding roof mechanism.
On the outside, Ferrari gave the California a substantial facelift, with only
the folding roof mechanism surviving the process intact, but what was underneath the new metal saw even bigger changes.
That increases weight, in addition to the added weight of
the folding roof mechanism.
Not exact matches
Rivals like the Mercedes - Benz SL that also feature
folding hardtop
roofs by and large avoid this issue, but thanks to the California's transaxle gearbox, Ferrari had no choice but to mount the
roof mechanism in a much higher position in comparison to rivals.
Thanks to the
folding rear deck and
roof mechanism you can't see really see much of the engine, which is a shame.
The R171 features a number of revisions compared to its predecessor, the R170: a 30 mm longer wheelbase, increased length (72 mm) and width (65 mm), [5] 40 % increased use of high strength steel, [5] seven - speed automatic transmission, adaptive two - stage airbags, head / thorax sidebags and a revised
roof mechanism (marketed as the Vario
roof) deployable in 22 seconds (previously 25 seconds) with a rotary - pivoting rear window enabling a more compact
folded roof stack and trunk storage increased by 63 litres with the
roof retracted.
With the
roof down, this steals boot space in order to house the
roof panels and additional
folding mechanisms, but it does mean that the car is quieter on the motorway with the
roof up.
The
roof's
folding mechanism has also reduced the width of the interior towards the rear, meaning the Convertible only has four seats to the regular Evoque's five.
To accommodate the
mechanism for Z -
folding roof, the boot space has gone down from 575 - litres to 251 - litres.
Nissan didn't provide any details about the Leaf Open Car's development, but there doesn't appear to be any
folding -
roof mechanisms.
The A3 Cabriolet sports a hydraulic
roof folding mechanism that can operate even while the car is moving at speeds of up to 50kmph.
The B - pillar has been completely done away with to allow for a fast -
folding soft top
roof with Z-fold
mechanism.
The light - weight hard top has a simple one - touch open / close electric control, and boasts an unprecedented *
mechanism which
folds the
roof away into the same space behind the seats and inside the wheelbase that the soft - top model requires.
However, the strengthening and
roof -
folding mechanism has added to the weight of the convertible which is about 115 kg more than its hard - top sibling.
The retractable
folding roof is made up of two panels constructed from lightweight composite materials, while the
mechanism powering it is lifted from the convertible versions of the 650S and 675LT.
A sophisticated fabric
roof with tension - bow architecture creates a defined silhouette that remains faithful to the original design of the vehicle, while the Z-fold
mechanism folds flush with the rear bodywork for a sleek, uncluttered appearance.