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Best top 5 Convertible Car 2016//Buying Guide Cars 2017

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Best top 5 Convertible Car 2016 --- 5 --- Porsche 911 Cabriolet Buyers looking for the sharpest handling four-seat convertible should look no further than the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. The price is high – entry-level models will set you back £82,000 – but this car is as good to drive as the latest 911 coupe – and with a flick of a switch, even at speeds of up to 35mph, the fabric roof folds in 13 seconds. As with the regular 911, the Convertible comes in 350bhp 3.4-litre Carrera and Carrera 4 guises, or as a Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Turbo or Turbo S with different power outputs from a 3.8-litre engine. There are also seven-speed manual and PDK automatic gearboxes. All models offer exhilarating performance, although that means steep running costs – even the basic cars manage fuel consumption of only 31.0mpg, while 212g/km emissions mean expensive road tax. Insurance group ratings are high, too. The interior feels reassuringly expensive, though, and buyers can expect to have few problems with their car. --- 4 --- Bentley Continental GTC For the ultimate wind in your hair experience, look no further than the Bentley Continental GTC. With a top speed of 203mph in Speed trim, the W12 6.0-litre turbocharged machine is the world's fastest four-seat convertible, although the smaller 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 S is our pick as it offers nearly the same amount of performance, better fuel returns and arguably a better soundtrack. However, it's the attention to detail that set the Continental GTC apart from its rivals, with a beautifully crafted interior that's a joy to look at and supremely comfortable to sit in. And despite its massive bulk - the GTC tips the scales at 2.5 tonnes - it's also surprisingly rewarding to drive, especially in V8 S mode. --- 3 --- Mazda MX-5 The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has some big boots to fill. Unprecedented success over the last 25 years has elevated Mazda's roadster to become the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car. We especially love them here in the UK, with around half of all Mazda MX-5s sold in Europe going to British buyers. Smaller, over 100kg lighter and more efficient than its predecessor, the new Mazda MX-5 has gone back to its roots in a bid to offer genuine lightweight sports car thrills FOR BUYERS whose pockets aren’t deep enough for a Porsche Boxster. A removable fabric roof stows manually behind the driver and passenger, while the boot and cabin offer more space, despite the car’s smaller footprint on the road. Buyers can choose between 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre petrol engines connected to a six-speed manual gearbox and sending power to the rear wheels. The 2.0-litre version gets some extra kit including Bilstien dampers and a limited-slip differential. The sharp new design is an interpretation of the latest Kodo design language, while the interior is brought right up to date with Mazda’s latest MZD Connect infotainment system. ---- 2 ----- Porsche Boxster Convertibles don’t get any more fun than the Porsche Boxster. And whether you go for the 265bhp 2.7-litre Boxster or more powerful 315bhp 3.4-litre Boxster S, you’re guaranteed driving thrills. Both models come with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK automatic gearboxes, and the latter reduces running costs. Fuel consumption of 34.4mpg on the Boxster PDK is amazing considering the performance on tap, while 192g/km emissions mean competitive road tax bills. The price is competitive – the Boxster starts under £40,000 – but the car isn’t that well equipped, and costs soon spiral when you start adding options. For example, the PASM adaptive dampers are essential to improve the poor low-speed ride, but will set you back an additional £1,000. The PDK automatic gearbox will cost you nearly £2k, while ceramic composite brakes are a £5k option. ---- 1 ----Audi A3 Cabriolet The Audi A3 Cabriolet is our favourite convertible thanks to its sleek proportions, peppy engines and effortless open-top ability. It faced stiff competition from the new BMW 2 Series Convertible this year, but the small drop-top just had enough to reign supreme over its rival. Drive the A3, and its MQB underpinnings are immediately apparent, with sharp steering that gives the chassis an alert feeling. Audi hasn’t cut corners in taking the roof off the standard car, either, as the bodyshell feels stiff and composed over bumpy roads with very little shake through the cabin. And despite the A3’s big wheels, this is a sporty Audi that, refreshingly, rides with a soft and supple edge.