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convertible
Also known as drophead coupé, cabriolet
A convertible or cabriolet () is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary across eras and manufacturers.
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A convertible is a car with a roof that can be removed or folded down, letting you drive with it open or closed depending on the weather and your preference. Different convertible models use different methods to retract and store the roof, which has changed over time and varies by manufacturer.
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15 sectionsContents
- Terminology
- History
- Roof types
- Textile
- Detachable hardtop
- Retractable hardtop
- Other design features
- Tonneau cover
- Rear window
- Windblocker
- Safety
- Variations
- See also
- References
- Further reading
A convertible or cabriolet () is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary across eras and manufacturers.
A convertible car's design allows an open-air driving experience, with the ability to provide a roof when required. A potential drawback of convertibles is their reduced structural rigidity (requiring significant engineering and modification to counteract the side effects of almost completely removing a car's roof).