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2009 Porsche Carrera 4

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

The Porsche released details on the all-wheel-drive versions Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, which are available as Coupe and Cabriolet.
Leaving the aesthetic and engine/gearbox changes aside as they’re the same with the RWD Carrera, the new generation Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S get an electronically controlled PTM Porsche Traction Management which replaces the former [...]

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Tags: Convertibles · Coupes · Porsche · Sports

Audi TT-S

October 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment

The new Audi TT-S, coupe and cabrio, has been spotted at the Nurburgring. The TT-S gets the the same 2.0 liter TFSI engine from the Audi S3, but bumped up to 280hp, and will be available as Coupe and Roadster.
The new Audi TT-S will unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2008. [...]

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Tags: Audi · Convertibles · Coupes · Spy Shots

62 Landaulet

October 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Maybach will unveil its 62 Landaulet at the Middle East International Motor Show. Landau and landaulets were popular forms of convertibles in the 1920s and 1930s and were basically hardtops with a retractable canvas roof instead of a fixed metal one ??” keeping the car’s metal roof rails and side windows frames.
The Maybach 62 Landaulet [...]

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Tags: Convertibles · Luxury · Maybach

BMW M3 sedan and convertible

September 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

BMW M3 sedan and convertible was caught near Germany??™s N??rburgring. The new Bimmers snap shotted during road testing without camo.
The convertible shows off its retractable roof. Expect the new models to be released in 2009.

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Tags: BMW · Convertibles · Spy Shots

Audi A3 cabriolet

August 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Audi attempting to make all cars to all people. So meet the A3 convertible.
The A3 cabrio version of Audi’s two-door hatch was caught in testing. The rear-seat passengers apparently will get rollover protection in the form of two hoops behind their heads, and while retractable hardtops are all the rage, previous reports, and these [...]

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Tags: Audi · Convertibles · Coupes · Spy Shots

2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet

June 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Audi has unveiled its 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet. Approximately 300 of the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolets will be sold in the U.S. The RS 4 Cabriolet models will arrive in end of 2007.
The RS 4 Cabriolet shares the same high-revving 4.2 V8 FSI engine found in the RS 4 sedan. It produces 420 hp [...]

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Tags: Audi · Convertibles

2008 BMW 1 Series convertible

May 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Look at the 2008 BMW 1 Series convertible, which was spied Brenda’s Priddy guys. The new BMW’s convertible have been confirmed for early 2008, but for now a two-door coupe is the only model BMW officials will talk about.

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Tags: BMW · Convertibles · Spy Shots

2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

May 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Porsche unveiled the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The new Cabriolet based on the new 997 series and will also be powered by a 3.6 liter six-cylinder ???boxer??™ engine with biturbo turbocharging and Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG).
The engine generates 480 hp (353 kW) and 620 Nm of torque at 1950 rpm. The manual transmission version [...]

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Tags: Convertibles · Porsche

Road Rage

March 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Beeping a grandma at a pedestrian crossing can be a risky business!

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Tags: Convertibles · Jokes · Mercedes · Videos

Shelby GT-H Mustang Convertible Concept

November 9th, 2006 · No Comments

Shelby Automobiles unveiled a convertible Concept of the GT-H Mustang. The convertible has all the same features as the GT350H coupe, plus more powerful 14-inch brakes and 20-inch “Shelby Razor” wheels. It also features rear brake duct kit; front brake duct kit and driving light package and lower billet grille insert designed to fit all [...]

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Tags: Concepts · Convertibles