German sports carmaker Wiesmann has unveiled their latest convertible sports car the MF4 Roadster at Geneva Motor Show. The car comes with a BMW-sourced 4.0L V8 engine with a total output of 367hp (270kW). The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic or optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Pricing for the new Roadster will start at €128,900, as for the availability is still unknown. [Autoblog] More»
Aston Martin has unveiled the latest model of its DBS known as Volante, a drop-top version. The car is powered by the same 6.0L V12 engine rated at 510hp (380kW) and 420lb-ft (570Nm) of torque as the hard-top DBS. Top speed in the convertible variant is 191mph (307km/h) and it sprints to 62mph (100km/h) in just 4.3 seconds. The car gets a choice of six-speed manual or Touchtronic automatic six-speed transmissions. The new DBS Volante will make its world debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week. [MotorAuthority]
The Ford Mustang gets a entirely new look with a glass roof option for the 2009 model. This option comes in response to drivers’ increasing desire for natural light in their cars, especially as journey gets longer. Those lucky enough to live in very bright and heated state will also be glad to know that the roof comes with a built-in roller blind. Not only will the glass roof look cool, it might also help you stay cool. Ford claims that the specially tinted glass actually “reduces energy used by the vehicle’s air conditioning system by 20 percent”. The V-6 Mustang coupe comes with a 210-horsepower 4-liter, 6-cylinder engine in 5-speed manual or automatic. The GT coupe and convertible each come with a 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 engine also available in 5-speed manual or automatic. Both come with the Ford instrument panel that allows you to change the lighting color based on your whims that day. The glass roof option will cost $1,995, or half the cost of the convertible option. Suggested retail price of $20,000. [CNET]
