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	Smart Roadster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Roadster concept car's SUPREX three-cylinder turbo and sequential six-speed transmission are identical to the power unit of the City-Coupé.
		Other identifying features of the Roadster are the 17-inch spoked alloy wheels and the turn signal indicators integrated in the door mirrors.
		The running gear of the Roadster concept car differs from that of the City-Coupé in the different design of the front axle: coil springs are used instead of transversely mounted plastic leaf springs.
	www.autointell.net /nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/smart/smart-roadster-99.htm (919 words)

	Paris : DaimlerChrysler Introduces smart roadster and smart roadster-coupe
		The tyres of the smart roadster have the dimensions 185/55 R 15 on the front and rear axle on spinline light-alloy rims.
		The safety concept of the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé is of a high standard comparable to that of the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio.
		Whereas roadsters of the '50s and '60s were relatively light with a vehicle weight of less than 1,000 kilogrammes, the engine power rarely exceeded 45 kW.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2002/10/02/148461.html (3261 words)

	Smart Roadster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It shared the design of the Roadster from the doors forward, but had a glass targa roof and rear structure resembling a very small estate (station wagon) in the same way as the BMW Z3 coupe and the Saab 9X concept car developed under Mauer at Saab a few years later.
		The two variants are meant to be reminiscent of the British roadster of yore, such as the Triumph Spitfire or the MG B.
		Both the Roadster and Roadster Coupé are available with a removable Targa roof or an electrical Softtop.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Smart_Roadster (1573 words)

	Factory Five Coupe Engineering
		Although the frame is similar in design (base 4" round tube design) to the roadster, it has been modified to a longer 95" wheelbase and incorporates a full roll cage.
		Like the Roadster, the Coupe is based on a "one donor" philosophy.
		The Coupe is set-up to use the Ford 289, 302, or 351 Windsor engines.
	www.factoryfive.com /table/ffrkits/coupe/engineer/engineer.html (286 words)

	Roadster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Roadster is the North American term for a 2-seater without a permanent top and without rollup windows (if it has rollup windows it is a cabriolet, not a roadster), and the windshield is bolt on rather than integrated as in modern cars.
		Here, the use of the name roadster is more a marketing gimmick than a technical label, invoking the feeling of an open-top machine for enjoyment, like those of the past.
		Traditionally, roadster bodies were used on anything from a Ford Model T to a Cadillac V-16.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roadster (402 words)

	Inside Line: Full Test: 1999 BMW M Coupe / 1998 BMW M Roadster - M&M's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The coupe's rear window is outfitted with a window wiper to encourage driving in nasty weather, but one editor found that the wipers had a tendency to streak.
		The coupe's Harman Kardon sound system is superior to the roadster's because it has a subwoofer and nine speakers, some of which are mounted high in the rear compartment for improved acoustics.
		The M Coupe's suspension is similar to the roadster's, with struts and arc-shaped lower arms in the front and semi-trailing arms in the rear, but the coupe boasts stiffer springs and a larger anti-roll bar.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=44071 (2899 words)

	2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster Description
		The FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, used on the 350Z Coupe, is adopted for use in the Z® Roadster.
		Structural reinforcements were incorporated to strengthen the Z® Roadster unibody, including; a center floor V-shaped cross bar connecting the side sills and a front A-shaped cross bar reinforcing the front end.
		Drivability has been further improved for use in the Z® Coupe and Roadster by adopting an electronically controlled throttle, and the use of a highly rigid cylinder block combines with other measures to produce engine sounds worthy of a sports car.
	www.nissanhelp.com /Models/2004/Roadster/Description.htm (1156 words)

	CarClub.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Like the Coupe, the TT Roadster is built on the same platform as Volkswagen's Golf, Jetta, and Beetle, but the Roadster was designed from the outset to take into account the lack of a roof, and it boasts a number of integral chassis-stiffening measures.
		While the Coupe is a 2+2, the Roadster is a two-seater, allowing Audi to retain from the original show car the classic roll hoops behind each seating position.
		New on the Roadster is an optional "Authentic" interior package, most notable for its use of prominent baseball-glove stitching on the seats, together with reddish-colored leather on the steering wheel, gear shift, door panels and the aluminum struts that join the console to the dashboard.
	www.carclub.com /research/sneak_previews/01audittroadster_sp.asp (560 words)

	AC Schnitzer ACS4 Roadster & Coupe Unveiled
		Now that the Z4 Roadster has undergone a facelift and at the same time the M-variant, the Z4 M Roadster, was launched, the model range has been completed with a new Z4 Coupé and MCoupé.
		The M Roadster and M Coupé are even fitted with 9.0J x 20" and 245/30 R 20 on the front and 10.0J x 20" with 285/25 R 20 on the rear.
		So for the Z4 Roadster and Coupé and for the M Roadster and M Coupé there are two tailored outfits that fulfil these attributes.
	www.worldcarfans.com /rsslink.cfm/article/7061123.001/bmw/ac-schnitzer-acs4-roadster-coupe-unveiled (1032 words)

	z3roadster.com - BMW Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, and M Coupe
		The entire 1996 BMW Z3 roadster production run, more than 15,000 roadsters, was sold out by the time the car was introduced.
		The M coupe also features a 315hp, 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine; and all of the features of the M roadster listed above, plus a coupe body for added strength and rigidity.
		A 3.0-liter coupe was also available, with the same features and price as the roadster 3.0.
	www.z3roadster.com (165 words)

	Boston.com cars.com:
		At a glance, the M coupe and roadster look very similar to regular Z3 models, measuring the same 158.5-inch length overall.
		Roadsters have a modest 5-cubic-foot trunk capacity, whereas the coupe has enough storage space for a pair of golf bags.
		If the Z3 is a rich pastry, then an M coupe or roadster adds a coating of delicious frosting, which transforms a treat into a tantalizing delicacy.
	www.cars.com /carsapp/boston/?srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/2001overview/bmw/m_coupe_roadster.tmpl (729 words)

	WebCars! Guide to the Jaguar E-Type
		Comparing the Jaguar XKE roadster and coupe and looking for design flaws or imperfections is like trying to find fault with Michaelangelo's "David" or the "Pieta" … timeless beauty is just that … timeless.
		Most collectors prefer the roadster because of the "wind in your hair" experience, and I can't fault them for that.
		The roadster is superb … parked outside the main entrance.
	www.web-cars.com /e-type/coupe_roadster.html (306 words)

	Paris Motor Show 2002 Highlights - Smart Roadster/Coupe
		It also shares the City Coupe’s ‘soft touch’ 6 speed gearbox, which is the reason for the blunted 0-62 figure of 11.9 seconds, 2 seconds behind the base MX5 with the same power to weight ratio but a traditional gearbox.
		The Tridion structure is as clearly apparent on the Roadster as it is in the City Coupe, and runs down from the rollover bar to graphically separate the occupant area from the boot and engine at the rear, to sweep under the doors and punch into the front wheel arch blister.
		At the rear of the cars the Roadster and Roadster Coupe differ, the Coupe having a glass paneled canopy that lifts to reveal a usefully sized luggage space that will also hold the lift out glass targa panels.
	archive.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2002/paris/highlights/h15-smart-roadster.html (503 words)

	M Coupe/Roadster Differential Cover Install
		The fins on the M Roadster diff' cover reach down into the air flow underneath the car and should therefore help bring about lower operational diff' temperatures.
		The factory bolts are all grade 8.8 and the 90mm bolts that Jimmy used are 85mm long from the factory (both lengths should be fine).
		Note that these new M Coupe diff cover bolts require a 16 mm wrench/socket (as opposed to a 17 mm size for the existing E30 M3 bolts).
	e30m3performance.com /installs/Diff_cover/Diff_cover.htm (448 words)

	Smart Roadster/Coupe
		The Roadster-Coupé has a sloping glass hatchback with small vertical glass window for reversing, similar to the second generation Honda CRX, whereas the Roadster replaces this arrangement with a large flat trunklid mating to the same split line on the rear fender as the Coupé.
		The roof system on both Roadster and Roadster-Coupé versions consists of a soft top and a glossy targa hardtop which can be used either together or separately.
		With the Roadster and Roadster-Coupé joining the existing Smart City-Coupé, Cabrio and Crossblade models, the Smart brand now extends to a five model line-up, with no less than four out of the five models being soft top models.
	archive.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2002/paris/preview/smart-roadster (535 words)

	Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - RSportsCars.com
		As with the Coupe, the design of the Murcielago Roadster is exclusive, aggressive and extreme.
		There is also Lamborghini permanent four-wheel drive on the Roadster, with a central viscous coupling and limited slip rear and front differentials (45% rear, 25% front).
		The maximum speed of the Murcielago Roadster (depending on aerodynamic configuration) is circa 200 mph.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/murcielago_roadster.asp (839 words)

	2003 Audi TT Coupe and Roadster
		The 2003 Audi TT Coupe and Roadster were unquestionably designed for owners who desire pure driving joy in a luxurious, carefree sports car.
		Inspired by the renowned Tourist Trophy—a motor sports event that began on the Isle of Man in 1905—this year's TT Coupe and Roadster add a new six-speed automatic transmission that extends the excitement of the open road to all driving enthusiasts.
		For TT Coupes and Roadsters with the 225-hp engine, exclusive 18-inch all-season tires are also available.
	www.hispanianews.com /archive/2003/06/26/09.htm (1042 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2007 BMW Z4 Coupe & M Coupe Preview
		Sure, it may be a true sports coupe, fitting in line with the likes of the Nissan 350Z, Audi TT and Chrysler Crossfire, but the reason it's making such a splash is because it has raised the bar on driver involvement to a whole new level.
		You would have thought that after the Z3 Coupe, BMW would have leaped at the chance to affix a hardtop to its successor, the Z4, even if the odd-looking Z3 hardtop was one of the least popular vehicles that BMW has sold in recent years.
		Of course, compared to the Z4 roadster, the coupe is much more accommodating, and with the latter car's eye-grabbing bodywork, its darn right beautiful to look at.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2007_bmw_z4_coupe__m_coupe_preview.aspx (1565 words)

	Car Review: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
		The Roadster was planned from the inception of the Crossfire program, and was developed in tandem with the Coupe.
		As with the Coupe, the Roadster is a product of both sides of the DaimlerChrysler combine, styled in the U.S. by Chrysler, based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK and assembled by Karmann in Osnabrueck, Germany.
		The rear is similar to the coupe's, minus the boat-tail roof, of course.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/11/26/289268.html (1438 words)

	2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster Description
		A new Grand Touring Coupe model featuring the 18/19-inch wheels, Brembo® brakes, front and rear spoiler and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) has been added to the model lineup and all 6-speed manual transmission models now receive the 300-horsepower* tuning of the Z®’s standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6.
		For 2006, the 350Z is again available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models – five for the Coupe and three for the Roadster.
		Structural reinforcements were incorporated to strengthen the Z® Roadster unibody (versus the Z® Coupe), including a center floor V-shaped cross bar connecting the side sills and a front A-shaped cross bar reinforcing the front end.
	www.nissanhelp.com /Models/2006/Roadster/Description.htm (2516 words)

	Nissan 350Z Roadster - RSportsCars.com
		As a result, the Z Roadster is among the leading competitors for low interior noise with the top down.
		Like the Z Coupe, the Z Roadster’s instrument panel features three gauge pods consisting of the drive computer, oil pressure gauge and voltmeter, as well as modern touches such as the enhanced, optional navigation system with 7-inch display.
		Four options are available, on the 2006 350Z Coupe and Roadster: a DVD-based navigation system (Touring, Grand Touring and Coupe Track models only); satellite radio (with choice of XM or Sirius service), side and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (Coupe) and side supplemental air bags (Roadster Enthusiast model).
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/nissan_350zroadster.asp (1225 words)

	AudiWorld Forums: Convince me guys.. roadster vs coupe
		I was totally sold on the coupe from the beginning for some reason, but it seems like it might be worth it to lay down the money and pick up an '01 225hp roadster instead.
		I don't even know why this crossed my mind, but if things go right with a couple of bank loans for the person buying my current daily driver and me getting financing for the TT, I'll be in the market in a little less than a month.
		I have roadster - and have driven a coupe - TTommyZ
	forums.audiworld.com /tt/msgs/707722.phtml (462 words)

	2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine
		The coupe top, rear quarter-panels, rear fascia, and deck lid are all attached on the current structure." Knott says that the coupe has 30 percent greater structural rigidity than the roadster and that rear downforce has increased significantly thanks to the more aggressive rear spoiler.
		The coupe retains the signature Viper side pipes-the old GTS didn't have them-be-cause, Creed says, "they are a part of Viper imagery." The upshot of the coupe greenhouse, heavily haunched rear fenders, and new tail graphics is a dramatic vehicle.
		Under the skin, the coupe is just like the roadster, with the same 8.3-liter V-10 that makes 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque, the same six-speed manual transmission, and the same all-around control-arm suspensions.
	www.automobilemag.com /reviews/coupes/0502_dodge_viper_srt10_coupe (888 words)

	Dodgeboy.net - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Convertible
		The new 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster is low-slung with a sculpted appearance.
		Crossfire Roadster's rear view is stunning with a tapered, "boat tail" appearance that emphasizes the sports car's mammoth rear wheels.
		Chrysler Crossfire Roadster's sophisticated twin cockpit interior complements the exterior.
	www.dodgeboy.net /news/crossfireroadster/index.htm (1188 words)

	Audi Mediaroom: NEW 2004 AUDI TT 3.2 QUATTRO COUPE, ROADSTER WITH V6 PERFORMANCE, DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX
		TT Roadsters also offer as standard equipment a power glass rear windscreen that follows the shape of the rollover bars and reduces wind buffeting in the cabin when driving with the top down.
		The 2004 Audi TT 3.2 Coupe and Roadster have numerous safety provisions, including first-in-class seat-mounted head and chest side airbags and next generation dual front airbags for supplemental restraint for optimum protection of occupants.
		The 2004 TT 3.2 Coupe and Roadster are available with option packages, as well as numerous separate options.
	www.media.audiusa.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=9206 (1523 words)

	2001 BMW M Coupe and Roadster make world debut By Michael Binstock Acorn Automotive Editor
		The 2001 BMW M coupe and M roadster made their world debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.
		Yet with these roadster’s and coupe’s lower curb weight, they are expected to attain performance fully comparable to that of the M3.
		With this addition to the M roadster and coupe, the system is now standard on all M Cars.
	www.theacorn.com /News/2001/0111/Motoring/87.html (289 words)

	2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe- Top Speed
		The MX-5 Roadster Coupe is a brand-new counterpart to the third-generation MX-5, which was launched in 2005.
		From the rear it is most similar to the earlier models, while the fender treatment and the lines cut into the hood establish a family resemblance to the RX-8.
		The MX-5 Roadster Coupe is available in a range of seven body colours including two newly created ones: Stormy Blue Mica and Highland Green Mica.
	www.topspeed.com /cars/mazda/mazda-mx-5-roadster-coupe-ar11120.html (529 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Preview
		The Crossfire Roadster boasts next-generation driver and passenger front airbags, door-mounted thorax side airbags, the LATCH child restraint system with a passenger-side airbag deactivation switch (try that in a Boxster), tire pressure monitoring system, Sentry Key vehicle immobilizer, security alarm system, quad halogen projector headlamps and tow-away protection.
		Like the coupe, the roadster with be powered by a 215-hp 3.2-L, 18-valve, SOHC, 90-degree V6 in standard trim.
		The Crossfire Roadster is a superb car, that easily deserves its premium placement beside such notables as Audi's TT Roadster, BMW's Z4 convertible, Porsche's Boxster and Mercedes-Benz' SLK.
	carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2005_chrysler_crossfire_roadster_preview.aspx (1544 words)

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