Summer is here, and with it comes a fresh dose of sunlight and cool breezes: the perfect combination for an afternoon drive with the top down. But, you don’t want to be cruising down the beach in just any car. No, you need a head-turner that has both the looks and performance.
Below are the top 10 convertibles for the summer of 2014, as chosen by duPont REGISTRY in the latest June issue. Be sure to vote for your favorite at the bottom.
McLaren 650S
Specs
Price: $280,225Engine: Twin-turbo V8
HP: 641 @ 7,250 RPM
Torque: 500 lb-ft @6,000 RPM
Transmission: 7-speed Dual-Clutch
Weight: 3,020 lbs (Dry)
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Specs
Price: $297,995Engine: 5.0-liter V12
HP: 565 @ 6,750 RPM
Torque: 457 lb-ft @ 5,500 RPM
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Weight: 4,065 lbs (Curb)
Corvette Stingray Convertible Z51
Specs
Price: $62,995Engine: 6.2-liter V8
HP: 455 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4,600 RPM
Transmission: 7-speed Manual
Weight: 3,362 lbs (Curb)
Koenigsegg Agera R
Specs
Price: N/AEngine: Twin-Turbo 5.0-liter V8
HP: 1,140 @ 7,600 RPM
Torque: 885 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Transmission: 7-speed Dual-Clutch
Weight: 2,932 lbs (Dry)
Ferrari California T
Specs
Price: $198,000Engine: Twin-Turbo V8
HP: 553 @ 7,500 RPM
Torque: 557 lb-ft @ 4,750 RPM
Transmission: 7-speed Dual-Clutch
Weight: 3,582 lbs (Dry)
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
Specs
Price: TBAEngine: Twin-Turbo 6-liter W12
HP: 626 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 605 lb-ft @ 7,450 RPM
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Weight: 5,501 lbs (Curb)
Porsche 911 Targa 4s
Specs
Price: $116,200Engine: 3.8-liter 6-Cylinder
HP: 400 @ 7,400 RPM
Torque: 325 lb-ft
Transmission: 7-Speed Manual
Weight: 3,428 (Curb)
Jaguar F-Type V8 S
Specs
Price: $92,000Engine: 5.0-liter V8
HP: 495 @ 6,500 RPM
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Weight: 3,558 (Curb)
BMW M4 Convertible
Specs
Price: TBAEngine: Twin-Turbo 6-Cylinder
HP: 431 @ 5,500 RPM
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1,850 RPM
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
Weight: 3,858 (Curb)
Lamborghini Aventador Raodster
Specs
Price: $441,600Engine: 6.5-liter V12
HP: 700 @ 8,250 RPM
Torque: 507 lb-ft @ 5,500
Transmission: 7-speed Automatic
Weight: 3,583 (Dry)
