Not exact matches
Back in the 1990s, Lotus also experimented with turbocharging a
small, lightweight
roadster, though its attempt couldn't have been more different
from the contemporary MX - 5, since that turbocharged thrust powered the front wheels.
By borrowing parts and technology
from the M3 coupe, BMW has turned the Z4 M
roadster into the best version of BMW's
small convertible.
The
small roadster is the first of a trio of lower - priced, youth - oriented autos
from the German automaker that will hit the road in the next 12 months.
Currently in production, the
small 2 - seat
Roadster shares its platform with the Lotus Elise.However, it has been heavily reworked with new lightweight body panels, an electric powertrain, and a battery pack for all - electric operation.The Model S is the second model
from Tesla.
If you love the 1997 Mazda Miata - this week's test car - you better get one now, because the»98 model that rolls into showrooms in the fall is going to look different
from the 1990 - 97 models.Mazda officials are worried that their
small roadster - which they claim triggered the current sports car craze - is in danger of being overshadowed by the Bmw Z3, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes - Slk and Plymouth Prowler.So Mazda's designers went back to the drawing board and came up with a new face and some other styling changes for the Miata.
The manufacturer
from Hiroshima, Mazda, is also working on a
roadster version of their
smallest vehicle, the Mazda2.
Using donor parts
from a 1987 - 2004 Mustang GT, the
Roadster is well - engineered with modern tech and comfort features, but stil retains the essence of what made the original Cobra so great: a big engine inside a light,
small car.
The Mercedes - Benz SL, with two seats and a convertible top, is what you'd expect
from a
roadster in some ways, but less so when it comes to being
small and nimble.
Representing a quantum shift
from the only two other Alfas on sale Down Under, the front - drive Mito and Giulietta
small cars, the 4C hard - top will be joined later this year by an even more expensive Spider
roadster.