Egyptian Car of the Year

CLASS H - Convertibles

They all seduce people to have more than a distinguished place under the sun. It is a
pleasant fact that convertibles are becoming more affordable and numerous. Beside the traditional soft-tops we found retractable hard-tops like in the Mercedes SLK and SL
becoming very popular in all different convertible sizes.

Alfa Romeo Spider

The new Spider generation is either equipped with a V6 engine and four wheel drive or a four cylinder front wheel drive model.

Output: 185-260 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 sec
Top speed: 222 km/h
Fuel consumption: 9.4 litre
Price starts from: 34000 Euro

  
     

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

A delicious six litre V12 engine and a classic fabric roof are typical character traits of the convertible DB9.

Output: 457 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 sec
Top speed: 265 km/h
Fuel consumption:  17.8liter
Price starts from: 167000 Euro

  
   

Audi A4 Convertible

A4 is considered to be one of the roomiest convertibles in its category. The potent models are powered by V8 engines.

Output: 140-220 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
Top speed: 207 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.4 litre
Price starts from: 35000 Euro

  
   

Audi TT Roadster


The Roadster combines good quality with high driving dynamics.
 
Output: 163-250 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
Top speed: 218 km/h
Fuel consumption: 8.2 litre
Price starts from: 29500 Euro

  
   

Bentley Continental GTC


Luxurious and powerful: the GTC is built for long distance travelling.

Output: 560 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 sec
Top speed: 312 km/h
Fuel consumption: 17.1 litre
Price starts from: 190000 Euro

  
   

Bentley Azure


Opulent luxurious carrying four persons in an unprecedented exclusive manner.

Output: 456 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
Top speed: 270 km/h
Fuel consumption: N/A litre
Price starts from: 326000 Euro

  
   

BMW 3-series Convertible


Elegant design lines plus German quality combined in one car.

Output: 150-231 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 sec
Top speed: 207 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.8 litre
Price starts from: 35000 Euro

  
   

BMW Z4 Roadster


The shark on wheels. M Roadster with race car dynamics on the road.

Output: 150-343 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
Top speed: 220 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.5 litre
Price starts from: 29000 Euro

  
   

BMW 6-series Convertible

Competitor for Mercedes SL and Porsche 911 convertible with sophisticated soft top and four seats.

Output: 258-507 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 9.6 litre
Price starts from: 71000 Euro

  

Cadillac XLR

Two seater with a retractable hard top based on the corvette but more luxurious.

Output: 326 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 12.4 litre
Price starts from: 80000 Euro

  
   

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Affordable and roomy car with unique design are the main assets of the convertible PT.

Output: 143 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h
Fuel consumption: 9.8 litre
Price starts from: 21500 Euro

  
   

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Convertible with large dimensions and above average interior space.

Output: 203 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
Top speed: 210 km/h
Fuel consumption: 10.7 litre
Price starts from: 34500 Euro

  
   

Citroen C3 Pluriel


Versatile car but can be transformed into a pick-up.

Output: 68-109 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.1 sec
Top speed: 158 km/h
Fuel consumption: 4.8 litre
Price starts from: 17000 Euro

  
   

Corvette Convertible


Typical U.S sports car now present  as the sixth generation.

Output: 404 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.1 sec
Top speed: 300 km/h
Fuel consumption: 13.0 litre
Price starts from: 70500 Euro

Dodge Viper

The Viper has no electronic gadgets (e.g. ESP) and 506 hp thus being a real macho machine.

Output: 506 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.9 sec
Top speed: 306 km/h
Fuel consumption: 19.1 litre
Price starts from: 109000 Euro

Ferrari F430 Spider

With the roof down one can enjoy 4.3 litre Ferrari V8 engine sound to the fullest without any barriers.

Output: 490 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.1 sec
Top speed: 311 km/h
Fuel consumption: 18.3 litre
Price starts from: 166000 Euro

Ford Focus Coupe-convertible

Pininfarina designed car as an alternative to the Opel Astra TT and VW EOS.

Output: 100-145 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.6 sec
Top speed: 182 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.1 litre
Price starts from: 23000 Euro

Jaguar XK convertible

Fast, sporty, and comfortable convertible. Now present as charged XKR.

Output: 298-416 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 11.4 litre
Price starts from: 89500 Euro

Lamborghini Gallardo


Being convertible increases the show effect in an exponential manner.

Output: 520 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.3 sec
Top speed: 314 km/h
Fuel consumption:  17.0 litre
Price starts from: 168000 Euro

Lamborghini Murcielago

Besides the Viper, The Murcielago Roadster is the last macho among its pears.

Output: 580 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.8 sec
Top speed: 320 km/h
Fuel consumption: 21.5 litre
Price starts from: 253500 Euro

Lexus SC 430


A typical cruiser with low noise level production and comfortable ride.

Output: 286 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 11.4 litre
Price starts from: 72000 Euro

Lotus Elise

Low kerb weight provides track day amusement. Too much comfort should not be expected.

Output: 136-192 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Fuel consumption:  8.3 litre
Price starts from: 35500 Euro

Maserati Spyder


The spyder combines Ferrari V8 engine with elegant Maserati design lines. 
 
Output: 400 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.0 sec
Top speed: 285 km/h
Fuel consumption: 17.5 litre
Price starts from: 110000 Euro

Mazda MX-5

The MX-5 is present in two versions either soft or hard top. Both have a go-cart like handling.

Output: 126-160 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec
Top speed: 196 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.3 litre
Price starts from: 21500 Euro

Mercedes CLK convertible

Thick soft top and comfort oriented suspension make the CLK a enjoyable cruiser.

Output: 163-481 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
Top speed: 225 km/h
Fuel consumption:  8.6 litre
Price starts from: 43500 Euro

Mercedes SLK

Thanks to the retractable hard top the SLK can be used all year round. It provides a lot of space for two persons.

Output: 163-360 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 sec
Top speed: 230 km/h
Fuel consumption: 8.7 litre
Price starts from: 35000 Euro

Mercedes SL

Powerful but still very comfortable, the SL combines luxury sporty attitude          in a very astonishing way.

Output: 272-612 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 10.3 litre
Price starts from: 82500 Euro

Mini Convertible


The only convertible equipped with an integrated sun roof in the soft top.

Output: 90-170 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec
Top speed: 175 km/h
Fuel consumption:  7.3 litre
Price starts from: 19000 Euro

Nissan Micra C+C

Small kids seats and retractable hard tops are the main features of the Micra C+C.

Output: 88-110 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec
Top speed: 176 km/h
Fuel consumption: 6.6 litre
Price starts from: 17000 Euro

Nissan 350 Z Roadster

The powerful V6 and the exceptional handling make the 350 Z Roadster a good choice.

Output: 301 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
Top speed: 250km/h
Fuel consumption: 12 litre
Price starts from: 40000 Euro

Opel Tigra Twin Top


Affordable two seater equipped with either petrol or diesel engine.

Output: 70-125 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.5 sec
Top speed: 167 km/h
Fuel consumption:  4.6 litre
Price starts from: 17500 Euro

Opel Astra Twin Top

For the first time present as a convertible-coupe with four seats and large engine variety.

Output: 105-200 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 sec
Top speed: 186 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.0 litre
Price starts from: 24000 Euro

Opel GT

Based on the Saturn Sky, the rear-wheel drive Opel Gt has the potential to be a trendsetter.

Output: 260 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec
Top speed: 230 km/h
Fuel consumption: 9.2 litre
Price starts from: 30000 Euro

Peugeot 307 CC

The bigger brother of the 206 CC offers space for four persons, but only on short distances.

Output: 109-177 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 sec
Top speed: 191 km/h
Fuel consumption:  7.7 litre
Price starts from: 24000 Euro

Porsche Boxster

The entry level Porsche has a freshly strengthened mid engine and two respectable trunks.

Output: 245-295 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
Top speed: 258 km/h
Fuel consumption: 9.4 litre
Price starts from: 44000 Euro

Porsche 911 Convertible

The 911 convertible is available as either a rear-wheel drive or four wheel drive version.

Output: 325-355 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec
Top speed: 280 km/h
Fuel consumption: 11.4 litre
Price starts from: 88500 Euro

Renault Megane Convertible

The retractable roof has a high glass ratio, thus enabling a lot of light to enter the cabin.

Output: 112-163 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h
Fuel consumption:  7.0 litre
Price starts from: 22500 Euro

Smart Fortwo Convertible


The roof of the new Fortwo can be opened with various degrees.

Output: N/A hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: N/A sec
Top speed: N/A km/h
Fuel consumption: N/A litre
Price starts from: N/A  Euro

Volvo C70

The C70 is a coupe-convertible with a successful design whether the roof is closed or retracted.

Output: 140-220 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h
Fuel consumption: 8.9 litre
Price starts from: 33500 Euro

VW Beetle Convertible

The round and high soft top in addition to the ball-shaped design give the car an antiquated look.

Output: 75-150 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.6 sec
Top speed: 160 km/h
Fuel consumption:  7.2 litre
Price starts from: 21000 Euro

VW EOS

Retractable hardtop with integrated glass sunroof is only present in the VW EOS.

Output: 115-250 hp
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
Top speed: 192 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.6 litre
Price starts from: 26000 Euro

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