It's not
a fun roadster such as the Mazda Miata or a high - profile sex machine such as a Ferrari, but a car whose only justification for existing is its ability to thrust along roads and race courses in the most entertaining fashion possible for the driver.
With a 362 - horsepower 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V6 driving the rear wheels, the new SLC43 transforms the SLC from
a fun roadster into something approximating a luxurious muscle car.
Not exact matches
Due to the Bolt's compact size, I found it more
fun to drive than both the Tesla Model S and the Model X, but not the original
Roadster, a much smaller vehicle.
The little coupe and
Roadster do, in fact, have only two seats, so they're best saved for singletons or families looking for a
fun car for when the little ones are in school or home with a sitter.
(For the record, the short stint in the
Roadster was enough to know it's just as
fun as the coupe, with a 10 - second top operation and a rigid feel with the canvas lid below deck.)
The Z
roadster is as good to drive as it is to look at, and it's a car that seems like it would be
fun to live with, as well.
Despite the fact that I've pushed the idea of the simple, lightweight
roadster to the wall with my very own lusty 178 - hp, turbo - charged 2005 Mazdaspeed version of the Miata, Big Island driving makes it easy to embrace the lots of
fun concept.
Even if the engine is powering the wrong set of wheels, the Mini
Roadster has what it takes to rival the Mazda Miata for
fun, open - sky motoring.
It's a beastly sounding car and
fun to drive, but it almost seems a bit out of character for an otherwise - elegant
roadster.
The GT C
Roadster looks, feels and drives like it might just be the best GT version there is, with a broader
fun - time zone than the Coupe, backed up by handling that's almost as good and looks that are even better.
Any way you look at it, there aren't many
roadsters out there that can offer the same amounts of compact
fun that the Fiat 124 Spider can.
If you're on the hunt for a 2 +2 coupe or a 2 - seat
roadster, chances are your ideal pick delivers a wholesome dose of performance, style and
fun.
The upside - down bathtub styling of the Porsche and Volkswagen Karmann Ghia cars of the»50s and early»60s lives on in the Audi TT, a
fun little coupe -
roadster that was introduced in 1999.
The choice of two engines, two gearboxes, multiple equipment grades and a long list of accessories has made the budget - friendly
roadster a
fun and affordable two - seater since its debut in 2015.
The new Miata stays true to Mazda's successful small
roadster formula with its lightweight platform, excellent handling, and modest but
fun 155 - horsepower 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine.
The TT is reasonably
fun to drive, but the heavily front - wheel drive biased Quattro system installed in both the coupe and the
roadster subtracts a bit from the sports car feel.
This
roadster embodies all that you look for in a
fun cruise in the sun...
In 1990, the idea of an open, two - seat
roadster built solely for the purpose of having
fun wasn't new.
Invoking a concept - car appearance, the back doors of the A1A Optima swing open on rear - mounted hinges, adding a touch of whimsy and
fun while complementing the
roadster style.
Yes, the
roadster is a quick little ride, but I think it's more important that the playful 2016 Mazda MX - 5 Miata is just so much
fun.
And the 718 is the one
roadster in this comparison with which a real driver would go on a
fun trip to explore its limits.
A
roadster should be easy on the eyes and
fun to drive.
The winning principle underpinning the car that revived the virtually extinct market for
roadsters has always been pure driving
fun based on a lightweight design and perfect front - rear weight balance.
The website enables users to maximize the
fun of customizing because it also provides the chance to choose standard equipment from a specific
Roadster model as a separate item order, so a wide variety of package options are possible to meet a customer's every need.
Mazda
Roadster NR - A (production model) This model is a new addition to Mazda's world of
fun in motion, providing an upgraded «Jinba Ittai» (rider and horse as one) experience.
The S2000 was a
fun to drive convertible
roadster that offered nimble handling and Honda reliability.
In fact, some Roadshow staffers swear a box - stock Miata is more
fun to drive than far costlier and more powerful
roadsters from companies like BMW and Porsche, if only because it's exhilarating to push the car's lower limits more of the time.
Being a
Roadster, it is of course imbued with the «Jinba Ittai» dynamic performance, and while still being instantly recognizable, it has a new upmarket design that improves the «proud - to - be-seen-in» quality of the «
fun»
Roadster.
Some rivals are more agile, but the Mercedes - AMG GT
Roadster is still a lot of
fun and it looks and sounds fantastic.
Hopefully, Mazda will be able to keep the Miata's
fun - loving driving character intact, as the responsive and tactile handling are about 90 percent of what makes the
roadster so awesome.
The Bottom Line A
fun, luxury
roadster, the 2012 Mercedes - Benz SLK350 carries an excellent cabin tech suite and delivers aggressive performance, but those looking for a cruiser might find the SLK350 too much of a beast.
And since the Miata hasn't changed at all since 2008, there are thousands of them in the used car market that are just as well equipped as this new one and just as
fun to drive, giving driving enthusiasts an even less expensive entry point for the
roadster.
A mega-horsepower
roadster might not be the volume seller the automaker needs, but it could provide an overdue jolt of
fun.
Part of its roof is removable, which gives a feel similar to a
roadster; it is agile and
fun to drive like a compact hatchback, and it has a high hip point and interior functionality like a compact SUV.
You don \ \ \» t have to worry about depreciation on this
fun - in - the - sun 2013 Nissan 370Z 2DR
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The Z2 will be pitted against the other affordable,
fun - to - drive sports cars like Audi TT, Mazda MX - 5 Miata, Mini
Roadster, Scion FR - S and Subaru BRZ.
This latest model offers the
fun of driving a taut - handling
roadster, with all the character of MINI.
The two - seat
roadster's small dimensions conceal a lot of
fun, thanks to its 220 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine (which is also good for 258 lb - ft of torque), and its six - speed dual - clutch automated manual transmission.
Roadsters are
fun, nimble little two - seat cars with removable tops, perfect for a day in the sun.
Chevrolet answered the bell with the V -8-powered 2004 SSR, part pickup truck, part
roadster, and while it may not be the fastest vehicle available, it's a lot of
fun.
The responsive paddle - shifted 7 Speed Automatic transmission is
fun to drive and takes our SL400 to 60mph in 5.1 seconds!Our SL400
Roadster has an undeniable presence with a sleek silhouette and just the right touch of aggressive styling.
«I am convinced that with its passionate design, its high - quality interior and its modesty at the fuel station it will continue to provide an enormous amount of
fun on the road in future, too, consolidating its status as a cult
roadster.»
It proves a
roadster can be both
fun and luxurious without sacrificing performance in the process.
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Base Price: $ 33,495 As Tested: $ 33,495 (Classica), $ 36,495 (Lusso), $ 37,995 (Abarth) Notable Options: With the Abarth, order the Recaros and Brembos, plus the dealer - installed exhaust Drivetrain: 1.4 - litre four cylinder, 160 hp, 184 lb - ft, six - speed manual transmission, rear - wheel drive Performance: n / a VVUZZ Recommended: The stylish and massively
fun - to - drive entry - level
roadster
With uncompromising speed and luxury, the Mercedes - Benz SLC - Class embodies the
fun - loving spirit of
roadsters with various engine options.
An expressive and aerodynamic new Mazda five - point fascia headlines a host of cosmetic, mechanical and ergonomic upgrades that will make the 2009 Mazda MX - 5
Roadster even more fun - to - drive and attract more people to this unique, pure r
Roadster even more
fun - to - drive and attract more people to this unique, pure
roadsterroadster.
The 2018 SL 550
Roadster offers all the luxurious amenities and style of a luxury car with the power and
fun of driving a sports car, not to mention the freedom of a convertible.
That said, the Fiat 124 still feels quick on its feet and has slick steering responses, so this Italian
roadster is still a very
fun and engaging car to drive.
The Bottom Line Although pricey, Audi gives the 2016 TT
Roadster almost too many high points, delivering a
fun weekend driver with the addition of open - top views coupled with a truly innovative electronics interface that will become second - nature for owners.
As if the Virtual Cockpit wasn't enough, the TT
Roadster is also just brilliantly
fun, a responsive little sports car with exceptional handling and a finely appointed cabin.