SUVs are pretty popular these days, unlike in the olden days when convertibles were the most popular vehicles. A list of the ten best classic cars will feature three or four convertibles. While these cars are not as popular as they were in the '50s, the convertible still lives. Diehard fans looking for the sun-drenched experience still prefer the open-top to any other car.
Convertibles offer a driving experience that even the best of sunroofs cannot replicate. The beauty of these sports cars is that the driver has the option of exposing his head to the sun and covering it when the rain starts to fall. So, what are the best convertibles of 2021?
9 Porsche 718 Boxster
The Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the best and most wanted German cars of all time, very few vehicles fulfill their purpose as perfectly as this open-top Porsche. It is a mid-engine car built on a sport-tuned chassis to deliver excellent driving dynamics.
The 2021 718 Boxster is powered by horizontally-opposed four and six-cylinder engines that produce enough power and torque to accompany the roaster's sharp handling. Porsche offers this convertible with choices of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic transmission.
8 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is a legend – one of the most iconic and most-produced muscle cars. The 2021 Mustang comes as a coupe and a convertible.
The 2021 Mustang features beautiful aesthetics and a wide range of personalization options that make it the perfect choice for people who want more of a sporty ride than a track weapon. Drivers can choose between a turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost or a V8. Either way, every model pushes out enough power to challenge some of the best of the best sports cars available today.
7 BMW Z4
Driving any BMW already feels good, but not as pleasing as driving the 2021 Z4. BMW offers the Z4 in two engine options of a turbocharged four-cylinder or a twin-turbo inline-six. The Z4 with the twin-turbo accelerates to 60MPH in less than 4 seconds from a standstill.
Whether fast or moderate, the BMW Z4 offers plenty of fun. Its driving experience is smooth and perfectly fits as a daily commuter. The Z4 has a spacious cabin comfortable enough for four and features many standard luxury features.
6 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Entry luxury cars come in different forms – sporty or soft, but the 2021 Mercedes C Class falls in a class of its own. The standard C300 offers a comfortable ride with just the right amount of power and driving dynamics.
The new C Class comes in either coupe, sedan, or convertible. Its model, the C300, is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder powerplant producing 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission gives the open-top a smooth and fascinating ride on the city streets or the highway.
5 Audi A5
Audi offers the A5 as a two-door coupe and a convertible. The A5 features aggressive styling with a more appealing road presence than its predecessor. The convertible drops its fabric top to give the driver the pure taste of driving against the wind – the true taste of freedom.
Under the hood lies a punchy turbocharged four-cylinder engine that provides enough power and torque when cruising the highways. Its chassis is perfectly tuned to provide a solid grip on twisty roads. As a manufacturer of luxury cars, Audi offers the A5 convertible with plenty of luxury features.
4 Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is an iconic automobile with unique features such as the Coke bottle shape and the circular headlights. With these highlights, it's impossible to mistake the 911 for any other vehicle. From the old days to the modern times, the 911 has always showcased incredible performance stats and excellent handling. The 2021 model comes to take that reputation to new levels.
Porsche offers the new 911 as a coupe or convertible. Interacting first hand with the air and the evening breeze in the 911 convertible is the best experience anyone can ever have in a car.
3 Chevy Camaro
Flying down the twisty road in a convertible is a pleasing affair. It gets better when the car is all-powerful, holds tight to the road, and the superbly tuned steering system provides gratifying feedback. Many with this kind of sensation cost all the money in the bank, except the Chevrolet Camaro.
Chevrolet's two-door convertible comes with many exciting features and personalization options. The ZL1 is the most powerful of all Camaros with 650 horsepower. But, all other models of the 2021 Camaro offer incredible performance and can be well-equipped for the track.
2 BMW 2-Series
BMW provides luxury, comfort, and sporty driving experience in different forms –2021 2 Series is one of them. The car offers all of BMW's driving dynamics in an exotic, affordable package. The soft-top convertible comes with an unending list of compelling traits, including powerful powertrains and technology features.
The 230i model comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 248 horsepower, while the more potent M240i upgrades to a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six powerplant with a respectable 335 horsepower. All the models come standard with rear-wheel-drive, but BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system is offered as an upgrade.
1 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz builds class and luxury, and when the standard models do not offer enough excitement, AMG steps in and tunes them to monstrous models. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 is the tuned version of the standard E-Class; it comes with improved performance and aggressive styling.
The convertible AMG E53 features stunning styling and sheer luxury that elevates the car to heights its competition can barely reach. Under its hood sits a mighty turbocharged inline-six engine that produces 429 horsepower. It is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system to give the vehicle all-weather traction and fascinating acceleration. It comes with an attractive cabin built with high-quality material and state-of-the-art technology.