If you are someone who likes to drive sedans and coupes but you feel like they lack a certain amount of charm then convertibles are what you are looking for. Convertibles or cabriolet are categorized as a specific body type when it comes to automobiles, whereby the vehicle can be converted from an enclosed coupe type car into an open air model.
The year 2016 has shown a fair share of convertibles from various renowned vehicle manufacturers. Let’s look through some of the upcoming and already available convertibles in the automobile industry, while discussing some of their highlighting features.
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
The conversion of this new Mazda from a coupe to a convertible is purely an engineering marvel and that is what it is recognized for. The fastback roof is functional yet beautiful that takes only 13 seconds to open or close in a smooth autonomous way.
The interior is just as exciting as its sleek and mysterious exterior design. From the instrument panel to the gear selector, everything is laid out for the driver’s comfort and convenience.
In terms of performance, it has a 2-litre Skyactiv-G 4 cylinder engine, capable of producing 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter. It also features fuel economy of up to an EPA-estimated 26 city/35 highway MPG.
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth
The Fiat 124 Spider is the rival of the Miata RF in terms of speed and design. Nevertheless, the Fiat 124 Spider is a recipient of various accolades including the Car Connection’s 2017 Driver’s Choice Award for Best-Looking New Car and Best Sports Car for the Money by U.S. News & World Report.
This convertible is hailed for its powerful turbocharged four cylinder engine as well as its Italian styling for its design. It features a soft top that can easily be guided towards the rear manually. No matter if the top is up or down, the speed experience is excellent for those occupying the vehicle. The exterior also features halogen headlamps and LED tail lamps that enhances visibility. The interior has heated leatherette and microfiber seats with an ergonomically designed feature.
The performance of this convertible is powerful yet easily controllable. It has a 1.4-litre Turbo engine that is capable of producing 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. It has a choice of Six-Speed Manual transmission and Aisin six speed automatic transmission.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is dubbed as the most advanced sports coupe in the world. It is designed to have a driver focused cockpit with features like the Head up Display. The seats are flat bottom with suede wrapped steering wheel and a technologically advanced instrumental panel.
In terms of performance, the Camaro ZL1 has a supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 engine which is capable of producing 650 horsepower and a maximum of 650 lb-ft torque. It has been recorded to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.5 seconds.
2017 Mercedes AMG SL65
The 2017 Mercedes AMG SL65 is hailed for its powerful V12 engine and impressive performance. It is a high performance roadster with a front engine and a rear-wheel drive capable of transporting 2 passengers. It has a lightweight aluminum body with a fastback top, which is capable of converting smoothly.
In terms of performance, it has a 6.0-litre AMG V12 biturbo engine that is capable of producing 621 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in a record time of 3.9 seconds. It has an AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-TRONIC 7-speed transmission. In terms of fuel economy, it has a city fuel economy of 13mpg and a highway fuel economy of 22 mpg.
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera
The new Porsche 911 Carrera is a sight to see and a dream car to drive for any car enthusiast. It is a convertible that is an ultimate sports car. The interior is built for the driver, giving all sorts of comfort as well as conveniences during the ride.
The performance of this convertible sports car is impressive. It houses a twin turbocharged engine that is capable of producing 370 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.4 seconds. It features 7 speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission that has an option of manual and automatic mode.
These are some of the best convertibles for the year 2017- 2018 in terms of their style, upgrades and overall performance in their own category.
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