Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder
Homage paid to a racing legend
*Here's a more powerful Boxster, inspired by the Type 718 RS 60 Spyder which drove to victory in the 1960 12 Hours of Sebring. This model, limited to 1,960 examples worldwide (800 for North America), has a front end enhanced with Porsche's SportDesign Package to distinguish it from the regular Boxster S, spacer plates that move its 19-inch wheels into a more prominent position within the wells, GT Silver metallic paint and a richly contrasted Carrera Red interior with matching convertible top. PASM comes as standard and peak power output has been bumped up to 303 hp, thanks to a re-designed exhaust system. The car should appear in dealer showrooms this spring.
BMW M3 Convertible
Sun, wind, and zero to 62 in 5.3 seconds
*A third variation of the new M3 has now been announced: the Convertible. It packs all the goodness of the sedan and coupe versions-the 420-hp V8, the fender flares, the sky-high 8400-rpm redline-and adds an electro-hydraulic retractable hard top which affords the novelties of wind in your hair and sun on your face. The Convertible features a sensor system that monitors the car's vertical and horizontal movement continuously. At the same time, a central computer evaluates data based on current driving conditions, so that when the top is down roll bars positioned behind the headrests can be deployed instantly whenever the system registers a risk of rollover. The car also features climate control with a special convertible mode and, naturally, the full range of M3 options.