The Hottest 10 Convertible Cars (2nd-part)

When the calendar says March and there's still a bit of chill in the air. But that doesn't mean we can't dream of summer—time to slide behind the wheel of a freshly minted convertible and hit the road. This year there's a bumper crop of hot new drop-tops that are built to rev up the fun on just about any drive. while driving.

The convertible car becoming one of towing tool of consumer who likes to soak up the sun while driving. Here are the second part of the hottest 10 of the convertible vehicles taken from the Popular Mechanics site for drivers who love the summer sun.

5. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

The car that worth 206,000 U.S. dollars (or approx Rp. 1.998 billion) was offered by the SLS AMG Roadster GT as the culmination of a line-up Mercedes-Benz convertible. Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG adopts the incredible V12 twin-turbo engine there was very strong that it can generate power up to 621 hp.

The SL65 AMG’s sport-tuned version of Mercedes’ Active Body Control suspension technology is a version of the setup installed in the SL63 AMG. As in other SL models, it offers “Sport” and “Comfort” ride settings; we didn’t notice much of a difference between the two on our first drive of the SL550, but we expect more differentiation on the AMG cars.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG. (Picture from: http://www.popularmechanics.com/)

Not only that, the fast cars are also equipped with heated seats that can massage, the Airscarf feature that heats the back of your neck on a chilly day, as well as an electrochromic glass-roof panel that changes from light to dark at the touch of a button. the folding metal hardtop rises from the trunk in just about 16 seconds.

4. 2014 Audi RS5 Cabriolet

Audi's RS cars are perfect for clandestine missions. These ultra-performance rides look just like the rest of the Audi family, save for a few RS badges, larger wheels, and minor bodywork tweaks. They are surprisingly modest, exclusive, and very cool, and one major performance step up from the S cars.

The new Audi RS5 Cabrio is one of the quickest ways you can whisk away four people and all their stuff for a weekend of fun. In many cars, the loss of a hard roof means there's a little less rigidity and capability in the corners. But Audi has beefed up the structure to minimize those compromises.

2014 Audi RS5 Cabriolet. (Picture from: http://renaldiautomania.blogspot.com/)

When you lower the top (which takes 15 seconds), Audi's high-revving 444-hp V-8 sounds oh-so-sweet as it nears 8,500 rpm. The RS5 Cabrio will clobber 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds, thanks to the quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Like all Audis, this $80,000 super convertible has an elegantly trimmed cabin.

3. 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible

Just in case there's a cool $238,000 burning a hole in your pocket, let's talk about the GT Speed. Bentley's Continental Convertible has always been an exceptional long-distance cruise machine. Driving from L.A. to San Francisco is an easy day in one of these. The top is so quiet and the interior so comfortable that you could double that mileage and never complain.

So what's new? The engineers behind the GT Speed have raised the 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine's horsepower from 567 to a ludicrous 616, and mated it to a new eight-speed automatic. The result is a nearly 3-ton droptop that will run to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds.

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.supercars.net/)

The GT Speed comes packing plenty of luxury, but be careful checking those option boxes. Bits like the $7,300 (Rp. 71 million) Naim audio system, $13,875 (Rp. 135 million) carbon-ceramic brakes, or the $4,395 (Rp. 43 million) for nonstandard paint could bring the price near the $300,000 (or approx Rp. 2.91 billion) threshold. But no other convertible will pamper you quite like this one.

2. 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

Think you need to shell out six figures to slide behind the wheel of a 600-hp convertible? No way. The GT500 delivers an incredible 662 hp for just $59,995. And this Mustang will hold a very special place in Ford history as the last GT500 that was developed before Carroll Shelby's passing.

Wrap your hands around that suede-trimmed steering wheel, grab that vintage white cue-ball shifter (only a six-speed manual is available), and get ready to storm the quarter-mile in just about 12 seconds flat.

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.popularmechanics.com/)

Unlike some performance convertibles, the Shelby didn't need much extra weight to shore up the structure. There's less than 100 pounds of extra mass. In a world where high-performance engines are covered in ugly black plastic, the Shelby proudly leaves the supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 and its fine blue SVT valve covers open for all to see. You know you've got a cool convertible when crowds gather to stare at the engine.

1. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Though it might be difficult to find in showrooms by the end of this year, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray becoming one of the coolest options for you who will enjoying the summer sun. Under that scooped hood is the same 6.2-liter LT1 V-8, packing 450 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. Lest anyone think the convertible Corvette is just some boulevard cruiser, the engineers have promised an experience just as rewarding as the hard top.

The suspension settings were not relaxed for the convertible. For anyone who wants to take the ragtop on a road course, a Z51 package brings dry sump oiling for the powerplant along with coolers for the transmission and differential.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.popularmechanics.com/)

The roof remains fabric but is crafted with more sound insulation, and will lower in 21 seconds with the touch of just one touch. And it can all happen at speeds up to 75 kph (30 mph). We can't wait for our first turn behind the wheel. (Jump to the first part.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | POPULAR MECHANICS | DOE | PIKIRAN RAKYAT10052013]

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