If I were in the market for an M3, I would choose the
sedan over the coupe simply because a four - door is easier to live with as daily driver.
At the end of the day, we'd have chosen the
sedan over the coupe, with its 22 extra pounds and greater passenger room.
As a result, the convertible's folding - roof mechanism is the main cause of the 27 kg weight
gain over the coupe.
That 1540 kg kerb weight (in the Targa 4), 110
kg over the coupe, is the same as having a fully grown adult and child on board.
With bespoke bodywork, an improved interior and an 80 kg weight
advantage over the coupe, we expect the Roadster to be a shining carbonfibre star at this years show.
Perhaps most surprisingly, the Roadster actually represents an 80 kg weight
saving over the coupe, achieved through the refinement of its Carbo - Titanium tub and a significant 25 % weight reduction in the glorious forged suspension.
At 4.47 m long, 1.89 m wide and 1.38 m high, the TT Sportback is 29 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the coupe, while the wheelbase grows to 2.63 m, an increase of 12
cm over the coupe.
Based on the 458 Italia, the Spider
carries over the coupe's deviously grinning front fascia, 570 - hp 4.5 - liter V - 8 engine, and seven - speed dual - clutch transmission.
The Cabriolet is broadly more expensive to
insure over the coupe, while its rivals from other German premium brands also do much better overall on insurance premiums.
With stunning looks and a more practical lift - back tailgate, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is preferred, among many enthusiasts,
over its coupe counterpart.
It's no surprise, as the roof rails add plenty of strength, but push harder and the Cabriolet's extra
flex over the coupe means the steering isn't quite as precise either.
As you can see from these spy shots, the Volante version brings no major
updates over the coupe version, except for its fabric roof, of course.
U.S. curb weight is a stated 4,134 pounds, up a not - insubstantial 250 pounds or
so over the coupe, but it's only 0.1 second slower to 62 mph at 4.1 seconds.
There's no word yet on pricing for the 2016 Audi TT Roadster, but expect it to command a slight
premium over the coupe; the current 2015 Audi TT Roadster starts at $ 44,245, $ 3000 more than the 2015 TT coupe.
Limited to 150 examples, the new $ 2 million Grand Sport commands a stiff, $ 200,000 (about $ 280,000) premium
over the coupe, which is not exactly a bargain at $ 1.2 million (approximately $ 1.7 million).
So the bald numbers go like this: $ 208,800 (a premium of $ 20,200
over the coupe), 3,302 lbs (up just 101 lbs) with fluids and 90 - percent fuel load, 562 hp at 7,500 rpm and 443 lb - ft at 5,000 - 6,500 rpm, 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 - seconds, and a top speed of 204 mph with the roof up or 196 mph with the retractable hard - top stowed away.
The increase in power is masked by the additional 60 kg weight penalty the Roadster has
over the coupe, but while you don't get G - inducing forces you do get a much more characterful and engaging experience.
After the sheets are pulled off the Spyder at the Frankfurt motor show, it's expected in showrooms in the first quarter of 2010, and will command a hefty premium
over the coupe, with a base price of 156,400 euros — about # 137,700 in today's money.
THE INFO YEARS PRODUCED 1961 - 1972 (P1800 / 1800S / 1800E), 1972 - 1973 (1800ES) NUMBER PRODUCED 39,414 coupes and 8077 wagons ORIGINAL PRICE $ 4840 (1971 coupe) VALUE TODAY $ 5000 - $ 20,000 (wagons carry a slight premium
over coupes) WHY BUY?
A production - ready Toyota GT86 cabriolet would command a premium
over the coupe, pricing it at around # 27,000, with its key rivals ranging from top spec Mazda MX - 5s to basic Nissan 370Z and Audi TT roadsters.
While the older Cayman was priced higher than the equivalent Boxster, Porsche adjusted the prices of the 718 models so that the open - top version now carries a premium
over the coupe, just like the 911 Cabrio and coupe.
The new CLA Shooting Brake should demand a # 1,000 premium
over the coupe, meaning it will start from around # 25,700, rising to just over # 43,000 for the CLA 45 AMG version.