Here we present the rating of the most expensive convertibles for 2015.
A convertible or cabriolet is an automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an enclosed one, varying in degree and means by model. Convertibles evolved from the earlier phaeton, an open vehicle without glass side windows that may have had removable panels of fabric or other material for protection from the elements.
Historically, a retractable roof consisted of an articulated frame covered with a folding textile-based fabric similar to that on an open carriage evolved into the most common form. A lesser seen detachable hardtop provided a more weatherproof and secure alternative. As technology improved a retractable hardtop which removes and stows its own rigid roof in its trunk appeared, increasingly becoming the most popular form.
10. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 Roadster – $217,550
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65 © Daimler AG
As gifted aesthetically as it is athletically, the SL draws an unmistakable line from history to the future. From the upright grille and central Star, the powerful contours of the long hood sweep past the cockpit into the an aggressively contoured tail. Advanced aerodynamics and LED lighting harmonize with elegant chrome-accented vents in the hood and fenders. And with its signature retractable hardtop, it’s perfectly proportioned as both a sleek closed coupe or classic open roadster.
9. 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster – $228,080
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster © Daimler AG
US models went on sale in mid- November 2012 as 2013 model year vehicles, replacing previous SLS AMG versions.
8. 2015 Bentley Continental GT Speed – $257,600
2015 Bentley Continental GT Speed © Copyright Bentley Motors
Changes to 2014 Continental GT includes the debut of seven distinctive equipment packages. Premier Specification includes additional technology and comfort whilst the Interior Style Specification uses the very best of Bentley hand-craftsmanship for the ultimate tailored cabin.
Continental GT Speed includes increased engine power to 635 PS (467 kW; 626 hp) and 820 N·m (605 lb·ft), red-painted brake calipers, a chrome ‘Speed’ badge at front fenders, a new exclusive colour split. Mulliner Styling Specification for GT Speed includes front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser in body colour; 21-inch Speed wheel design, headlamps, tail lamps in dark tint.
Continental GT Speed was unveiled in 2014 Geneva Motor Show (coupe), followed by 2014 New York International Auto Show (coupe), 2014 Beijing International Automotive Show.
7. 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider – $263,553
2015 Ferrari 458 © SpiderFerrari S.p.A.
The 458 Spider was premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. This convertible variant of the 458 Italia features an aluminium retractable hardtop which, according to Ferrari, weighs 25 kilograms (55 lb) less than a soft roof such as the one found on the Ferrari F430 Spider, and can be opened in 14 seconds. The engine cover has been redesigned to accommodate the retractable roof system. Ferrari plans to make 1,500-2,000 458 Spiders every year. It has the same 0–100 km/h time as the hard-top but has a lower top speed 199 mph (320 km/h).
6. 2015 McLaren 650S Spider – $280,225
McLaren 650S Spider © McLaren Group Limited
First announced in March 2013, the 650S Spider is a convertible version of the 650S. It weighs 40 kilograms (88 lb) more than the coupe, but it offers nearly identical performance. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds and has a top speed of 204 mph.[6] Up to 25 percent of the parts are new compared to the McLaren 12C Spider.
5. 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante – $342,926
2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante © Ford Motor Company
In 2013 Aston Martin launched a convertible version of the Vanquish, called Volante. The Volante includes fully carbon fibre-skin, triple-skin lightweight fabric roof, boot 50% larger than previous DBS Volante, third generation Brembo 398 mm × 36 mm front and 360 mm × 32 mm CCM rear Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake discs, six-piston front (from One-77) and four-piston rear brake callipers. The Vanquish Volante is 13% torsionally stiffer than the outgoing DBS Volante. The carbon fibre-skin from Vanquish Volante was created by the engineering team at Aston Martin.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Delivery to Europe began in late in 2013, with deliveries to the Americas in early 2014.
4. 2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe – $479,775
2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe © Rolls-Royce Group plc
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is a British handmade luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on 7 January 2007. The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company’s centennial in 2004. It is currently the most expensive Rolls-Royce model at $533,000 (2015). Several Drophead Coupés were featured in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.
3. 2015 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster – $548,800
2015 Lamborghini LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster © Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster was unveiled at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It features a compact two-piece carbon fiber hard top that can be stowed in the trunk like the previous roadster. Numerous weight-saving measures have lowered the Roadster’s weight to 1,575 kg (3,472 lb), a figure that makes it 50 kg (110 lb) lighter than the regular. The delivery of the car is scheduled to begin in 2017.
2. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $929,000
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car designed by Porsche. The Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW), with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) for a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). The 918 Spyder’s 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under EPA’s five-cycle tests. The car has a top speed of around 340 km/h (210 mph).
The 918 Spyder was first shown as a concept at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. The production version was unveiled at the September 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche also unveiled the RSR racing variant of the 918 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, which combines hybrid technology first used in the 997 GT3 R Hybrid, with styling from the 918 Spyder.
1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse – $2 250,000
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse © Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is a version of the Grand Sport with a Super Sport engine. It produces a maximum output of 1,200 PS (880 kW; 1,200 bhp) @ 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 1,500 N·m (1,100 lb·ft) @ 3,000-5,000 rpm. These figures allow the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from standing in 2.6 seconds. On normal roads, the Vitesse is electronically limited to 375 km/h (233 mph).
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and later appeared at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show and the São Paulo Motor Show 2012.
