The Cabriolet I want…
Discussion
It seems that the polestar and Tesla roadster are very powerful and very expensive. Can someone please build the following:
A 2 seater roadster with a battery or hybrid power train that does about 250 - 300 horsepower.
No crazy handling needed. No huge launch control / power etc needed.
It’s just for cruising around in summer ( sitting in traffic . .) so needs a decent stereo and a boot for shopping.
Am I completely out of touch ?
Surely a nice electric / hybrid open top car can be built and sold at a profit for under £60k?
Wouldn’t it be a massive hit ?
Why are there none available ?
I just don’t get it ?
A 2 seater roadster with a battery or hybrid power train that does about 250 - 300 horsepower.
No crazy handling needed. No huge launch control / power etc needed.
It’s just for cruising around in summer ( sitting in traffic . .) so needs a decent stereo and a boot for shopping.
Am I completely out of touch ?
Surely a nice electric / hybrid open top car can be built and sold at a profit for under £60k?
Wouldn’t it be a massive hit ?
Why are there none available ?
I just don’t get it ?
swanseaboydan said:
It seems that the polestar and Tesla roadster are very powerful and very expensive. Can someone please build the following:
A 2 seater roadster with a battery or hybrid power train that does about 250 - 300 horsepower.
No crazy handling needed. No huge launch control / power etc needed.
It’s just for cruising around in summer ( sitting in traffic . .) so needs a decent stereo and a boot for shopping.
Am I completely out of touch ?
Surely a nice electric / hybrid open top car can be built and sold at a profit for under £60k?
Wouldn’t it be a massive hit ?
Why are there none available ?
I just don’t get it ?
I've been surprised at the lack of smaller electric cars, Model 3 size. Everyone is trying to make SUVs and get the range up. Just make the car more aerodynamic ffsA 2 seater roadster with a battery or hybrid power train that does about 250 - 300 horsepower.
No crazy handling needed. No huge launch control / power etc needed.
It’s just for cruising around in summer ( sitting in traffic . .) so needs a decent stereo and a boot for shopping.
Am I completely out of touch ?
Surely a nice electric / hybrid open top car can be built and sold at a profit for under £60k?
Wouldn’t it be a massive hit ?
Why are there none available ?
I just don’t get it ?
MuddyK said:
Surely part of the appeal would also be a nice engine note.
Why the hybrid/electric insistence?
got a few non petrol head freinds that own convertibles MX-5, Figaro, Eos and C70. None could give the slightest toss about engine noise other than possibly having less. The SL AMG owner does like noise though.Why the hybrid/electric insistence?
I remember these guys trying with an early Elise.
https://www.zytek.co.uk/case-study/automotive/ev/l...
https://www.zytek.co.uk/case-study/automotive/ev/l...
All good points.
I think that, for me at least, a cabriolet either has an amazing v8 sound or none at all. So, if we are being driven away from big engines cars, the manufacturers would be Missing an open goal by providing a small 2 seater - I reckon a boxter elec would sell out straight away .
I think that, for me at least, a cabriolet either has an amazing v8 sound or none at all. So, if we are being driven away from big engines cars, the manufacturers would be Missing an open goal by providing a small 2 seater - I reckon a boxter elec would sell out straight away .
ajap1979 said:
MuddyK said:
Surely part of the appeal would also be a nice engine note.
Or no engine note at all... it's possible that that would appeal to some...kambites said:
swanseaboydan said:
With the MG - the problem is that it is going to be a £100k plus car
Where do you get that idea from? I thought the expectation was around £30k. RazerSauber said:
apart from being a 4 seater, what about this?
Link
If you're adamant on 2 seaters, you're probably best waiting for the MX-5 NE (probably) which will presumably be hybrid/electric.
I had no idea this existed! Seems odd that you don't get it on the continent....Link
If you're adamant on 2 seaters, you're probably best waiting for the MX-5 NE (probably) which will presumably be hybrid/electric.
OP, this is the very car you described in you post, sure with two additional backseats, but imho this suits a cabriolet very well.
Either way, my understanding is:
2 seater, sporty open top car = Roadster
4 seater cruiser open top car = Cabriolet
Filibuster said:
RazerSauber said:
apart from being a 4 seater, what about this?
Link
If you're adamant on 2 seaters, you're probably best waiting for the MX-5 NE (probably) which will presumably be hybrid/electric.
I had no idea this existed! Seems odd that you don't get it on the continent....Link
If you're adamant on 2 seaters, you're probably best waiting for the MX-5 NE (probably) which will presumably be hybrid/electric.
OP, this is the very car you described in you post, sure with two additional backseats, but imho this suits a cabriolet very well.
Either way, my understanding is:
2 seater, sporty open top car = Roadster
4 seater cruiser open top car = Cabriolet
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