1. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

The new Alfa Romeo 4C sports car has brought about a stir. And yes it should, given its credentials. It comes with a mid-mounted engine, a carbon fiber tub, great handling, assertive braking, and one of the most unusual deigns seen on a road car. Power is drawn from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine cranking out 240 hp and 258 ft-lbs of torque. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels.

2. Audi R8 Spyder

The R8 Spyder is undoubtedly one of the best convertible sports cars you can buy. It embodies a high level of exclusivity. The base model boasts a mid-mounted 4.2-liter V8 engine that puts out 430 hp and 317 ft-lbs of torque. The car comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission; while a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission is optional. The R8 V10 packs a 5.2-liter V10 that makes 525 hp and 391 ft-lbs of torque. Transmission offerings are the same for this model.

3. BMW Z4

With a folding hardtop, the Z4 offers the best of the two worlds. Having the roof in place, all the goods of a hardtop car are in your hands. When the atmosphere is great and you want to see the green scenery around you, the roof can be folded away for the breeze. Engine options range from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 240 hp and 260 ft-lbs of torque, to a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six generating 335 hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque. The four model can have either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. The six model packs a seven-speed dual clutch automated manual.

4. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

The modern iteration of Chevy’s sports car is better than ever before, what’s even better about it is that none of its incredible roadholding is dropped. It also still has great acceleration, and typical head turning of a true American sports car. The Stingray is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine delivering 455 hp and 460 ft-lbs of torque. With optional dual-mode exhaust system, the output can be raised to 460 hp and 465 ft-lbs of torque. The car’s seven-speed manual transmission can match revs on both upshifts and downshifts automatically. If you want a six-speed automatic transmission, it is also on the offer.

5. Jaguar F-Type Convertible

Fast, handles gracefully, has a gorgeous interior look, that is how we can describe the Jaguar F-Type Convertible. It offers three engine options include a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with 340 hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque, a 380-hp variant of that same unit with 339 ft-lbs of torque, and a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 making 495 hp and 460 ft-lbs of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.