Sentences with phrase «of a fixed roof»

The lack of a fixed roof doesn't compromise the convertible's structural integrity and has been compensated for by structural reinforcements and other sophisticated technology.

For $ 10,300 more than the coupe, the 4C Spider offers a removable, semi-soft, Targa - style panel in place of a fixed roof, meaning wind - in - your - hair fun after just a minute or so of fiddling with the roof's sliding - pin attachment system.

The downside of the fixed roof, other than the obvious loss of quickly being able to lower it when the sun comes out, is that - on the car driven at least - driving is accompanied by a constant creak and rattle from the roof panel.

There's no extra bracing or body - stiffening to compensate for any lost rigidity in the aluminum chassis caused by the removal of the fixed roof.

The vibrations you often get as a result of a convertible losing the extra bracing of a fixed roof aren't too bad.

Construction is a mixture of aluminium and steel, while Mercedes says structures at the front end of the car and the floor have been made extra stiff, to counter the loss of a fixed roof.

If you're doing your sunset years in Arizona or Florida, you'll want the joy of a convertible when the sun is low, and need the protection of a fixed roof when the sun is high.

At 172.1 inches, the Cayman is a little longer than the Boxster, but the car looks bigger than it is, likely because of the fixed roof.

Relying heavily on the gorgeous all - new C - Class Coupe for inspiration, the future C - Class Cabrio can only up the ante with even sleeker proportions, thanks to the elongated profile instilled by the disappearance of the fixed roof.

Despite the weight of the roof mechanism and extra strengthening to make up for the lack of a fixed roof, ride quality hasn't been too badly affected.

The SLC Roadster will be nearly identical to the coupe version, except of course the convertible top in place of the fixed roof.

However, you do feel the car's weight, which is increased by extra bracing on the chassis to compensate for the lack of a fixed roof.

Apart from the lack of a fixed roof, the major external change from the Coupe was a new dummy radiator grill and pivoted» eyelids» to cover the head lamps when they are not in use.

The lack of a fixed roof has been compensated by structural reinforcements and sophisticated technology.