By: Robert Lovi By: Robert Lovi | July 11, 2022 | Style & Beauty, Culture,
The primary goal of a sports car is to make the driver feel at ease behind the wheel while providing a sophisticated and exciting experience. When car markers turn these sports cars into fun and luxurious convertibles perfect for a warm summer day, they're not only offering drivers a one-of-a-kind ride but will manufacture stares and happiness. Below find some of the best convertibles from some of the most iconic brands perfect for a warm summer day… or any season.
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The new high-performance Speed version of the Bentley Continental GT also comes as an impeccable convertible perfect for summer. It has a 6.0-liter W-12 twin-turbo engine with 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. According to Bentley, this model will go from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 208 mph. This beauty comes with a choice of seven roof colors, including tweed and eight interior roof liner finishes. The roof system, which opens and closes in 19 seconds at speeds of up to 30 mph, employs a Z-fold structure for improved noise reduction. The seats include an integrated neck warmer, making it perfect for any season.
The Rolls Royce Dawn, with its cloth top-down, lets the sunshine on one of the most luxurious interiors in the industry, becoming one of the best convertibles for a warm summer day. Its interior is custom handcrafted to the buyer's specifications from high-end leather, real metal, and genuine wood trim. This fantastic convertible it's nearly as quiet and comfortable as the Ghost sedan with the six-layer top in place. The Dawn's 563-hp V-12 engine provides quick acceleration, but it's most content when it's quietly cruising, as its suspension is tuned solely for comfort.
The 2022 McLaren 720S has a 710-hp twin-turbo V-8 that powers McLaren's lightweight, carbon-fiber-intensive dream machine. While the engine has significant turbo lag, the short pause after stomping the accelerator allows a beat to prepare for a rush to 100 mph in just 5.2 seconds and a claimed top speed of 212 mph. The car's speed will freshen the driver with the perfect summer breeze. The interior is simple yet customizable and sophisticated, undoubtedly a marble of engineering and luxury.
The 2022 BMW Z4 convertible has a turbocharged engine. Its upscale cabin is comfortable enough to serve the daily driver with luxury and sophistication in a simple way. The base engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder, while the racier M40i model comes with a twin-turbo inline-six. All Z4s are rear-wheel drive and have an eight-speed automatic transmission tuned for sporty and highway cruising. The Z4 is only available as a soft-top convertible, but nonetheless, this is one great car to drive during summer or any season.
The stunning 2022 Aston Martin Vantage provides ease behind the wheel to every driver who hops inside for a unique ride. Its sensual shape, with a long hood and wide haunches and available with a fixed roof or a retractable soft top. Under that clamshell hood is a Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V-8 with 500+ horsepower. This raucous engine is paired with a manual or automatic transmission, but the former is only available on the regular coupe. Aston Martin now offers a track-tuned F1 Edition with distinct styling, an improved chassis, and more horsepower for drivers looking to channel their inner Sebastian Vettel. While the interior of the Vantage has some fit-and-finish issues as well as unappealing wind and road noise at highway speeds, the highly customizable cabin can still be lavishly appointed. Above all, Aston Martin's entry-level machine consistently generates happiness and good envy.
The 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S, available in familiar, understated coupe and cabriolet body styles, represent the pinnacle of the automaker's most revered nameplate. A twin-turbo 3.7-liter flat-six engine produces 573 horsepower in the Turbo and 640 in the Turbo S. Along with spine-tingling yawps at stratospheric rpm; the engine delivers neck-snapping acceleration. After all, the 911 Turbo S is one of the fastest cars on the market. Standard all-wheel drive and a top-tier eight-speed dual-clutch automatic assist in achieving that iconic status. The 2022 911 Turbo and Turbo S provide a sublime driving experience among other supercars.
The Mercedes-Benz E-class in 2022 is high-class and high-tech. Its 429-horse power E53 is calm and serene. Its interior is beautifully appointed, remarkably quiet, and equipped with flashy tech features like the dual displays embedded in its dashboard. The E350 sedan is powered by a common-for-the-segment turbo-four, whereas a delicious turbocharged straight-six powers the E450. This powerful, smooth engine is optional in the sedan and standard in the coupe and cabriolet. Regardless of engine, all body styles complement their elegant interiors with a comfortable and composed ride.
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