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Porsche 718 Boxster review – still the benchmark
Porsche 718 Boxster PDK – front cornering
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Porsche 718 Boxster review – still the benchmark

The petrol-engined Boxster isn't long for this world, but it still represents the definitive open-top sports car experience
18 Mar 2024
2024 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo convertible targets Ferrari Roma Spider customers
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2024 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo convertible targets Ferrari Roma Spider customers

Maserati has lifted the top on its latest GranTurismo GT, targeting Ferrari and Bentley with the convertible GranCabrio version
29 Feb 2024
New Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette – a 708bhp answer to the Maserati MC20 Cielo
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New Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette – a 708bhp answer to the Maserati MC20 Cielo

Hennessey's H700 is a Corvette convertible with sledgehammer performance. Is it a genuine supercar alternative?
27 Feb 2024
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG (2004-2015): review, specs and buying guide
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG (R171)
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Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG (2004-2015): review, specs and buying guide

A 5.5-litre V8 wedged into a pint-sized roadster is a recipe for success. We look at the history of the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 and how to buy one today
30 Jan 2024
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Best roadsters 2024 - our favourite open-top sports cars
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Best roadsters 2024 - our favourite open-top sports cars

The best convertible sports cars offer big thrills with few compromises - these are evo’s favourites, past and present
2 Jan 2024

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There's nothing quite like an open-top performance car, these are our favourites currently on sale
2 Jan 2024
Ferrari Roma Spider 2024 review – can it capture the coupe's brilliance?
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Ferrari Roma Spider 2024 review – can it capture the coupe's brilliance?

Forget the California. With this new open-top version of the Roma, Ferrari at last has an entry-level convertible it can be proud of
29 Dec 2023
The Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance is the most powerful SL ever
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The Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance is the most powerful SL ever

The drop-top SL has received Affalterbach’s S E Performance hybrid treatment, but that doesn’t mean a downsized four-cylinder…
11 Dec 2023
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Mercedes-AMG SL63 2023 review – a match for the Bentley Continental GTC?
Mercedes-AMG SL63 4Matic+ review
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Mercedes-AMG SL63 2023 review – a match for the Bentley Continental GTC?

The SL55 finished last at eCoty 2022. Does a performance and chassis upgrade make the SL63 more convincing?
10 Nov 2023
The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder is a 20-year-old BMW made to look like a Maserati
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The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder is a 20-year-old BMW made to look like a Maserati

Just 12 Wami Lalique Spyders will be built, each based on an E85-generation BMW Z4 chassis with a mishmash of ‘50s design cues
25 Oct 2023
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BMW Z4 M40i review – 2024 roadster is still no Porsche beater
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BMW Z4 M40i review – 2024 roadster is still no Porsche beater

BMW’s gently facelifted roadster offers surprising practicality and comfort in straight-six guise, but lacks dynamic edge
19 Oct 2023
2023 Ferrari Roma Spider unveiled – 611bhp GT goes topless
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2023 Ferrari Roma Spider unveiled – 611bhp GT goes topless

The Roma GT has been given the Spider treatment, launching as Ferrari’s first front-engined soft top since 1969
11 Sep 2023
Mercedes-AMG SL43 2023 review
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Mercedes-AMG SL43 2023 review

Does an electrified four-cylinder powertrain bring enough glamour to the entry-level SL?
30 Jul 2023
New 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS revealed as 493bhp roadster
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New 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS revealed as 493bhp roadster

The Rennsport formula has been applied to Porsche’s excellent 718 Spyder, bringing open-air GT4 RS thrills
9 May 2023
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759bhp Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante revealed
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759bhp Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante revealed

The limited-run DBS 770 Ultimate marks Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary, and now it’s gone topless
13 Apr 2023
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore spied cold weather testing
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Maserati GranCabrio Folgore spied cold weather testing

The first all-electric open-top GT car will join V6-powered GranCabrio models
2 Mar 2023
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2023 review
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Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2023 review

Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster is just as rewarding to drive as the Coupe, but comes with an extra level of drama and excitement
27 Feb 2023
Formula 1 livery-inspired Mercedes-AMG SL63 Motorsport Collectors Edition revealed
Mercedes-AMG SL63 Motorsport Collectors Edition
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Formula 1 livery-inspired Mercedes-AMG SL63 Motorsport Collectors Edition revealed

Limited-run Mercedes-AMG SL63 takes inspiration from the firm’s W12 E Performance Formula 1 car
12 Jan 2023
Mercedes-AMG SL55 4Matic 2023 review
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Mercedes-AMG SL55 4Matic 2023 review

Merc’s new SL roadster sits between chilled-out cruiser and AMG hot rod, but doesn't quite nail either personality trait...
11 Jan 2023
Porsche Boxster (986): review, history and specs of an icon
Porsche Boxster 986
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Porsche Boxster (986): review, history and specs of an icon

It was the car that saved Porsche and the original Boxster remains as sweet, sorted and satisfying today as it was 25 years ago
17 Dec 2022
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Genesis X Convertible design study debuts
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Genesis X Convertible design study debuts

The convertible is part three of a series of concept cars from Genesis that included a coupe and shooting brake
16 Nov 2022
Aston Martin DBS Volante 2022 review
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Aston Martin DBS Volante 2022 review

The lack of a roof only adds to the DBS’s appeal as an immensely fast and super GT
15 Nov 2022
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Mazda MX-5 updated for 2023 – new Homura to top range
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Mazda MX-5 updated for 2023 – new Homura to top range

A typical light model-year update introduces new names and some uprated brakes on the new flagship model
24 Oct 2022
Ferrari 296 GTS 2022 review
Ferrari 296 GTS
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Ferrari 296 GTS 2022 review

The 296 GTS shows near-no compromise to its tin-top relative, and is a staggeringly good open-top supercar as a result
14 Oct 2022
Lexus LC500 Convertible 2022 review
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Lexus LC500 Convertible 2022 review

Striking, charismatic and very appealing. This isn't a 911, but was never meant to be...
5 Oct 2022
BMW Z4 Roadster receives mild update for 2023
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BMW Z4 Roadster receives mild update for 2023

BMW’s two-seater roadster and twin to the Toyota Supra has been given a refresh
27 Sep 2022
Used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016 to date) review and buyer’s guide
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Used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016 to date) review and buyer’s guide

If you can stretch to a six-cylinder the Boxster is a sublime sporting soft-top
30 Aug 2022
Used BMW Z4 (G29, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide
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Used BMW Z4 (G29, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide

BMW’s Z4 offers good performance, plenty of grip and lots of equipment. But is it sporting enough?
15 Aug 2022
BMW Z4 review 
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BMW Z4 review 

The Z4 is a talented roadster with much in its favour, just don’t expect Boxster levels of tactility
10 Aug 2022
Never before seen Porsche Cayenne Convertible revealed
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Never before seen Porsche Cayenne Convertible revealed

If the Cayenne shocked Porsche diehards in 2002, this convertible would have put them into a coma
5 Aug 2022
Jaguar F-Type review
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Jaguar F-Type review

The updated Jaguar F-Type appeals on style and image, but there’s no escaping its age against razor-sharp rivals
15 Jul 2022
New Ferrari 296 GTS revealed – a new rival for the McLaren 720S Spider
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New Ferrari 296 GTS revealed – a new rival for the McLaren 720S Spider

Ferrari's new drop-top £270,000, 818bhp V6-hybrid GTS has been added to the 296 family
13 Jun 2022
Mercedes-AMG SL43 revealed with four-cylinder engine and new electric turbo
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Mercedes-AMG SL43 revealed with four-cylinder engine and new electric turbo

AMG’s new SL range to open with a 376bhp version of the A45’s turbo-four
6 Apr 2022
BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible review – a cut-price Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet?
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BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible review – a cut-price Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet?

BMW’s current M3 and M4 models are remarkable driver’s cars, but can the same be said when you remove the roof?
19 Mar 2022