In what appears to be a blunder on the website of model car manufacturer Maisto, images of the yet to be released drop-top C7 Corvette Stingray Convertible were published a little too early. The model car maker was likely to have been given the secret pictures at an earlier date so that they could plan production of models to co-incide with the real cars launch.
Convertible Car News
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Revealed
7th January 2013
Bentley’s GTC has long been an exceptional convertible car in both performance and luxury. The latest model to be revealed – the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible with its top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h) takes the concept even further as the world’s fastest four-seat convertible car.
Honda S2000 Modulo Climax shown in Tokyo
28th December 2012
The Tokyo Motor Show always throws up a few surprises and one of these for 2013 is that the discontinued S2000 Roadster will be on the Honda stand. The car branded as the Honda S2000 Modulo Climax is fitted with a range of new aftermarket modifications from the company’s Modulo sub-brand.
New BMW Z4 Roadster for 2013
26th December 2012
An updated version of the BMW Z4 Roadster has been announced for 2013. While the four cylinder sDrive28i, and the six cylinder sDrive35i and sDrive35is see power increases, there will also be a new entry level car aimed at the european market.
VW Golf R Cabriolet video
19th December 2012
Volkswagen have released a video of their up-coming performance model the VW Golf R Cabriolet. The video tells us a little about the 270 horsepower convertible. As usual for a Volkswagen the styling is understated but we spotted aerodynamic side skirts and twin exhaust tail pipes, LED daytime running lights and a new sporty front bumper panel.
Beijing Auto B40 the Chinese answer to the Jeep Wrangler
12th December 2012
Convertible cars have yet to make a serious impact in the Chinese motor industry however Beijing Auto had their latest drop-top off-roader on display at this months Auto Guangzhou show. The Beijing Auto B40 is a two door 4×4 and a modernised interpretation of the classic Jeep Wrangler. When it goes to market in February […]
Porsche Art Car on Display in Miami
11th December 2012
While BMW may be the official automotive sponsor of this year’s Art Basel Festival and the more usual patron of brightly decorated art cars, this latest work adorns the body panels of the latest Porsche 911 Cabriolet.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster Revealed
12th November 2012
Lamborghini call it the new benchmark in the world of open-top luxury super sports cars. The Aventador Roadster is certainly a stunning looking car and Lamborghini have clearly gone their own way in convertible roof design of their range-topping super car.