Best roadsters![Best roadsters 2024](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vuNqjSbQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1721653037/evo/2024/7/Best%20roadsters%20Jul%2024.jpg)
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Best roadsters
The best roadsters offer big thrills with minimal compromises - these are evo’s favourites from past and present
22 Jul 2024
The Bentley Batur Convertible is a 740bhp drop-top tribute to the W12![Bentley Batur Convertible](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--UX0A7V5l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715084895/evo/2024/5/Bentley%20Batur%20Convertible-12.jpg)
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The Bentley Batur Convertible is a 740bhp drop-top tribute to the W12
Launched as its third coachbuilt model of the modern era, the drop-top Batur is Bentley’s most powerful convertible ever
7 May 2024
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Best convertible cars![Best convertibles](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Vf5Gahj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713364767/evo/2024/4/Best%20convertibles%20April%202024.jpg)
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Best convertible cars
There's nothing quite like an open-top performance car – these are our current favourites
17 Apr 2024
Maserati's GranCabrio Folgore is an electric drop-top with MC12 power![Maserati GranCabrio Folgore](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s---1E5V8dx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713280850/evo/2024/4/Maserati%20GranCabrio%20Folgore%20final%20evo-17.jpg)
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Maserati's GranCabrio Folgore is an electric drop-top with MC12 power
The range-topping Maserati GranCabrio Folgore has been unveiled as the first all-electric open-top GT, joining the V6-powered Trofeo in the lineup
16 Apr 2024
2024 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo convertible targets Ferrari Roma Spider customers![2024 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--luDterRE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709142407/evo/2024/2/2024%20Maserati%20GranCabrio%20Trofeo-10.png)
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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![Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette – front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--aOBPNQm4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709050095/evo/2024/2/Hennessey%20H700%20C8%20Corvette.jpg)
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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)](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--_hgW3Lh2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706630997/evo/2024/1/Mercedes-Benz%20SLK55%20AMG%20R171%20buying%20guide-8.jpg)
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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
The Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance is the most powerful SL ever![Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--w1Yo4MxI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1702316595/evo/2023/12/Mercedes-AMG%20SL63%20S%20E%20Performance-11.jpg)
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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
The Ares Wami Lalique Spyder is a 20-year-old BMW made to look like a Maserati![Ares Wami Lalique Spyder – front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--zyT5KACe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698249316/evo/2023/10/Ares%20Wami%20Lalique%20Spyder.jpg)
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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
2023 Ferrari Roma Spider unveiled – 611bhp GT goes topless![Ferrari Roma Spider](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--S7k6IdHK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678986050/evo/2023/03/Ferrari%20Roma%20Spider%20EMB-2.jpg)
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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
New 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS revealed as 493bhp roadster![Porsche 718 Spyder RS](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--ux8sR-jW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1683646054/evo/2023/05/Porsche%20718%20Spyder%20RS%20revealed-7.jpg)
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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
759bhp Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante revealed![Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--4tMYsOA8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1681398007/evo/2023/04/Aston%20Martin%20DBS%20770%20Ultimate%20Volante-3.jpg)
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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
Formula 1 livery-inspired Mercedes-AMG SL63 Motorsport Collectors Edition revealed![Mercedes-AMG SL63 Motorsport Collectors Edition](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--sjRtLm7V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1673519276/evo/2023/01/MercedesAMG%20SL63%20Motorsport%20Collectors%20Edition-3.jpg)
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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
Porsche Boxster (986): review, history and specs of an icon![Porsche Boxster 986](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Z_MqpxPv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1671116023/evo/2022/12/Porsche%20Boxster%20986%20icon-8.jpg)
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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
Genesis X Convertible design study debuts![Genesis X Convertible – front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--l3CcvIoQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668595963/evo/2022/11/628397_ihiups.jpg)
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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
Mazda MX-5 updated for 2023 – new Homura to top range![MX5 header](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--KejyFykZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666628489/evo/2022/10/MazdaMX-52.0184psGTSportTech%2818%29_cta7rp.jpg)
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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
BMW Z4 Roadster receives mild update for 2023![BMW Z4 LCI – front tracking](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--XsQOaAid--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664284758/evo/2022/09/P90479449_highRes_vfgwtr.jpg)
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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![Used Porsche Boxster 718 4](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--_6a4LcCD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647434614/evo/2022/03/Used%20Porsche%20Boxster%20718%20images-4.jpg)
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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![Header](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vTfqeTMr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556221797/evo/2018/11/bmw_z4_062.jpg)
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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