The Most Expensive Convertibles You Can Buy in 2025

The Mercedes-Benz SL has been the most glamorous convertible you can buy since making its debut as a roadster back way back in 1957. But the latest version of the iconic nameplate, the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, takes things to decadent new heights. Introduced last summer, the range-topper comes loaded with all the luxury details people expect from a Maybach, including a unique two-tone finish, a patterned hood, and plenty of chrome trim. It’s not just a car to be seen in, either. It may not be as much of a speed demon as the AMG SL 63 it’s based on, but its twin-turbocharged V-8 still makes 577 hp.

Debut: 1957
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 577 hp and 590 ft lbs torque
Zero to 60 mph: Four seconds
Top Speed: 160 mph

Chevrolet promised the shift to a mid-engine layout would allow the eighth-generation Corvette, a.k.a. the C8, to compete with the best sports cars coming out of Europe. There is no model that is truer of than the range-topping ZR1X, which offers supercar performance at a fraction of the price (though with a starting price of $249,000, it’s still the most expensive ‘Vette yet). It’s hard to pick a favorite feature about the two-door, which can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under two seconds, but the fact that it’s available as a convertible is certainly up there.

Debut: 2025
Powertrain: 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 and an electric motor
Power: 1,250 hp and 973 ft lbs of torque
Zero to TK mph: Under two seconds
Top Speed: 233 mph

Most of us think of the Porsche 911 as a coupé, but the iconic sports car has been available with a removable targa top since 1967 and as a full-fledged convertible, or cabriolet, since 1981. The most expensive open-top model of the nameplate’s 992.2 generation is the Spirit 70 variant, which was unveiled earlier this year at the Shanghai Motor Show. Based on the current Carrera GTS Cabriolet, it features an Olive Neo Green finish and several disco-era details, like a bold graphics package and seats with Pasha inserts. The convertible is also powered by a hybrid-assisted 3.6-liter flat-six boxer engine that makes 532 hp.

Debut: 1967 (1981 as a cabriolet model)
Powertrain: 3.6-liter flat-six boxer and an electric motor
Power: 532 hp and 449 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.1 seconds
Top Speed: 194 mph

Aston Martin wants to give its customers choices. With the exception of its most exclusive models, the British sports car maker almost always offers coupe and convertible versions of its grand tourers. The DB12, which debuted in 2023, is no different. The open-top Volante actually looks more sophisticated than its hard-top counterpart. It also may be more fun to drive—even if it is a tad slower. The long-nosed two-door is powered by a twin-turbocharged V-8 that makes 671 hp.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 671 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 202 mph

Entry-level models tend to lack the most high-end features, but not the McLaren Artura. The British automaker’s most accessible supercar was the first built on its lightweight McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture platform and only its third hybrid. The electrified powertrain pairs a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 and an E-Flux motor that combine to make a very respectable 671 hp. The Artura is also the first electrified, series production McLaren offered as an open-top Spider model. 

Debut: 2022
Powertrain: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 and an electric motor
Power: 671 hp and 531 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 205 mph

The Ferrari Roma may be on the way out, but, for now, it is still available as a convertible. Although the elegant grand tourer debuted in 2020, the open-top Spider variant didn’t arrive on the scene until 2023. In doing so, it became the front-engine Prancing Horse sold with a soft-top for over a half-century. But there’s more to the car than this piece of trivia, though. It’s also powered by a twin-turbocharged V-8 that makes over 600 horses, thanks to which it can accelerate to 62 mph in under three-and-a-half seconds.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 612 hp and 571 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 199 mph

Mercedes’s first Mythos model, the AMG PureSpeed, doesn’t just forego a roof; it also skips the windscreen. The resulting ultra-exclusive vehicle—which does feature a Formula 1-inspired HALO system—is one of the best-looking speed machines currently on the market. But a unique look isn’t all this two-seater has to offer. It also has a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that makes 577 hp sitting in its engine bay. The two-seater can reach speeds approaching 200 mph, though you may want to wear the included helmet if you plan on pushing it that hard.

Debut: 2024
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 577 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 196 mph

Lamborghini has already announced that it’s moving on from the Huracán—and even unveiled its successor, the Temerario—but you may still be able to find the open-top Evo Spyder out there if you’re lucky. The wedge-shaped supercar looks almost identical to every other Huracán released after the model’s mid-cycle refresh, with one key difference: it’s missing a roof. If anything, that makes it an even better-looking vehicle. The Huracán Evo Spyder’s naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is also pretty impressive, able to pump out 640 horses.

Debut: 2016
Powertrain: 5.2-liter V-10
Power: 640 hp and 443 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 202 mph

If, for some reason, the open-top McLaren Artura isn’t enough for you, the British sports car maker has another series-production convertible on offer: the 750S Spider. The last of the company’s cars to be powered solely by an internal-combustion engine looks awfully similar to its predecessor, the aggressive 720S, with the exception of its redesigned front and rear ends. Don’t let its good looks blind you to the charms of its ICE powertrain, though. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 churns out 740 hp, thanks to which it can reach a speed of up to 206 mph. And, if all that wasn’t impressive enough, it was also our Car of the Year in 2025.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: 740 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 206 mph

The most expensive convertibles tend to be supercars, or, at the very least, high-performance sports cars. Not the Bentley Continental GTC, though. The open-top version of the British marque’s long-running grand tourer is a luxury vehicle through and through. This is especially true of the dazzling Mulliner variant, which ups the glamour with bespoke details and loads of premium materials. The range-topper can also move pretty well, thanks to the new “Ultra Performance” hybrid V-8 that makes 760 hp.

Debut: 2005
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 and an electric motor
Power: 760 hp and 738 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 177 mph

Wish the Ferrari 296 was even sportier? Well, you’re in luck. Earlier this year, Ferrari announced plans for a high-performance variant called, naturally, the 296 Speciale. The latest version of the two-door, which is available as a coupe and convertible, weighs less and features a more sculpted exterior that produces 20 percent more downforce. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 has also been tuned so that it produces an additional 36 hp, boosting the plug-in hybrid’s total output to 868 hp. Not bad at all.

Debut: 2021
Powertrain: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 and an electric motor
Power: 868 hp and 557 ft lbs of torque
Zero to TK mph: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 205 mph

Meet the 12Cilindri, the company’s latest flagship V-12. At a time when the rest of the industry, including Ferrari, is moving towards electrification, the 12 Cilindri is a throwback to the way things used to be. No, it doesn’t have a manual transmission—oh to dream!—but it is a front-engined grand tourer with a design that’s athletic and sophisticated. Of course, the real story here, as the name underscores, is the 12-cylinder engine beneath the vehicle’s long hood. The 6.5-liter mill pumps out 819 horses and 500 ft lbs of twist. Thanks to that, the two-seater can sprint hit 62 mph in under three seconds. This Prancing Horse is also available as a convertible, though it does cost 10 percent more than its hard-top counterpart.

Debut: 2024
Powertrain: 6.5-liter V-12
Power: 819 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 211 mph

Aston Martin’s latest flagship grand tourer, the third-generation Vanquish, is a beast dressed up in a classy suit. As good as the car looks, especially in its open-top Volante guise, the real story can be found underneath its hood. There you’ll find a beefy twin-turbocharged V-12 that makes 824 hp and 738 ft lbs of torque. Thanks to all that oomph, the muscular convertible can hit 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and tops out at 214 mph. It can even retract its soft-top roof in under 15 seconds, as long as you’re traveling less than 31 mph.

Debut: 2013
Powertrain: 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12
Power: 824 hp and 738 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 214 mph

Not all concepts are just for show. From the time BMW unveiled the Concept Skytop at the 2024 Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, it heavily hinted that the stunning vehicle would go into production as a limited-run model if there was enough demand. Well, there was, and deliveries of the Skytop are expected to begin later this year. We’re still waiting for final mechanical details, but BMW has said that the car, which is based on the M8 Convertible, will feature the most powerful V-8 in the automaker’s portfolio.

Debut: 2024
Powertrain: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8
Power: n/a
Zero to TK mph: n/a
Top Speed: n/a

Purists hate it when a beloved automaker tries to shake things up. This is doubly true when the marque in question is Ferrari. Still, we find it hard to imagine there’s anyone who’s still skeptical of the SF90 Stradale. The brand’s first plug-in hybrid and all-wheel-drive sports car looks like it’ll be one of the defining cars of its era. That’s because the vehicle pairs a brash and angular design with next-level performance. In fact, the SF90 Stradale launched as the most powerful Ferrari of all time, with a combined 986 hp (769 of which comes from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8). And if you enjoy feeling the wind blow through your hair, just know that the convertible delivers the same jaw-dropping performance.

Debut: 2019
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 and three electric motors
Power: 986 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.0 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph

We’ve reached the point in our list where prices take a noticeable jump. It’s fitting that the car ushering in this leap is the SF90 XX Stradale, which—as the name may have given away—is a more extreme version of the previous entry on this list, the SF90 Stradale. The limited-run variant, which is available as a coupe or roadster, has a reworked electronic system and a more aerodynamic body that creates loads more downforce. It’s also got an upgraded hybrid powertrain that pumps out 1,016 horses, allowing the car to zip from zero to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the car it’s based on.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 and three electric motors
Power: 1,016 hp and 593 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.2 seconds
Top Speed: 199 mph

The McLaren lineup may feel overly indebted to the F1 at times, but the marque isn’t afraid to try new things. Just look at the marque’s fifth Ultimate Series model, the Elva, which was inspired by the open-top race cars developed by Bruce McLaren in the 1960s. In addition to its unique look, the limited-run model shares a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8—as well as a seven-speed seamless-shift gearbox— with the Senna that produces a hair-raising 804 horses. Thanks to all the power, the brand’s speedster can spring from zero to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and reach 203 mph.

Debut: 2020
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8
Power: 804 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 203 mph

There is no bigger outlier on this list than the Bentley Speed Six Continuation. The hand-built vehicle, which was first announced in 2022, is a meticulous recreation of the marque’s Le Mans-winning race car from 1929 and 1930, built using the same tools and manufacturing techniques utilized nearly a century ago. The 1-of-12 car hasn’t been outfitted with modern conveniences, and its six-cylinder engine isn’t exactly potent anymore, but it’s hard to imagine anyone questioning the gorgeous racer’s seven-figure price tag.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: 6.5-liter inline-six
Power: 205 hp and
Zero to 60 mph: n/a
Top Speed: 112 mph

Gordon Murray designed the McLaren F1, so he knows a thing or three about supercars. Just look at his eponymous marque’s second model, the T.33, which has all the makings of a car we’ll still be talking about years from now. The slinky coupé has a more restrained design than either the F1 or GMA’s debut, the T.50, but it’s still a sight to behold. It also may not be as potent as its predecessor, but its Cosworth-built V-12 still generates a spritely 607 horses and 332 ft lbs of torque. You can also get it with a manual gearbox, which will almost certainly make it the kind of car that purists lust over. And unlike the F1, it is available as a spider.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: 3.9-liter V-12
Power: 607 hp and 332 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: n/a
Top Speed: 200+ mph

Hennessey Performance wasn’t content just tuning other brands’ vehicles. In 2017, the Texas-based shop announced plans to design, develop, and build a high-performance sports car of its very own. The resulting Venom F5—named after the most powerful grade of tornado—is exactly the kind of beast you’d expect from the storied tuner. It has a slick design that doesn’t feel overly indebted to Italian supercars and is powered by the twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter Fury V-8. The mill, which is connected to an automated manual gearbox, kicks out 1,817 horses and 1,193 ft lbs of twist. It’s because of this that Hennessy thinks its first original vehicle, which is available as a coupe or roadster, can become the world’s fastest production car.

Debut: 2020
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-8
Power: 1,817 hp and 1,193 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 311 mph

Koenigsegg was always going to have trouble following up the Agera, but the Jesko has done an able job living up to the reputation of its predecessor. The aggressive supercar, which features a removable roof, is powered by a rear-mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V-8 that produces 1,280 hp and 738 ft lbs of torque. Fill the tank with E85 instead of regular pump gas, and those numbers balloon to 1,600 horse and 1,106 ft lbs of twist. Of course, performance isn’t all the vehicle has to offer. It also has a beautiful shape that allows it to slice through the air and a tall rear spoiler that increases downforce.

Debut: 2021
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 5.8-liter V-8
Power: 1,600 hp and 1,106 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 256 mph

Only Pagani could look at the Huayra Roadster and see a car that needed to be reimagined. The Huayra Roadster BC is the track-only version of the company’s second hypercar, and as such, it’s one of the most ridiculous entries on this list. The vehicle has a more aerodynamic body—the modifications produce over 1,100 pounds of downforce—as well as a monocoque made from a carbon-titanium material that’s lighter than that featured in the standard version of the open-top speed machine. The Roadster BC also features a modified version of the Huayra’s AMG-sourced V-12 that produces 791 hp and 745 ft lbs of torque.

Debut: 2019
Powertrain: 6.0-liter V-12
Power: 800 hp and 774 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Top Speed: 238 mph

Bugatti doesn’t just build hypercars; it builds luxury hypercars. Of those currently still rolling off the line, the Mistral is the most glamorous of the bunch. It’s a stunning roadster based on the Chiron that breathes new life into the French marque’s discontinued second model with its more muscular stance. It’s also the brand’s final car that will feature its trademark W16. And thanks to that 1,577-hp mill, there’s a good possibility the Mistral could become the world’s fastest open-top production car before all is said and done.

Debut: 2024
Powertrain: 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16
Power: 1,578 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.4 seconds
Top Speed: 261 mph

It’s amazing how much a couple of key adjustments can change something. Just look at the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. The Italian marque’s latest creation looks almost identical to the long-tailed coupe it shares a name with, bar one major exception: it has no roof. That change gives the speed machine an even more graceful air than it had before, especially when finished in metallic mint green like the initial show car. The changes between the two Codalungas aren’t limited to the superficial, though. The open-top hypercar’s naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V-12 has also been given a tune that boosts output to 852 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque. Pagani plans to build twice as many speedsters as coupes, though that only increases the production run to a meager 10 units.

Debut: 2025
Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V-12
Power: 852 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 217 mph

How do you follow up on something like the Boat Tail? If you’re Rolls-Royce, you design something even more extravagant—and commit to building four distinct variations of it. That car is the Droptail, an open-top grand tourer inspired by classic yachts and hot rods. Each of the coachbuilt V-12s has an all-new aluminum space frame chassis, makes extensive use of wood trim, and comes with its own custom timepiece that doubles as a watch. Three Droptail have been unveiled so far—the La Rose Noire, the Amethyst, and the Arcadia—with one more still on the way. As with the Boat Tail, which was rumored to be the world’s most expensive new car when it debuted, Rolls-Royce won’t say how much the vehicles cost, but they’re believed to be just as expensive if not more.

Debut: 2023
Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V-12
Power: 563 hp and 625 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph