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  Roadster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A roadster is a two-seat, open car, traditionally without side windows (possibly with pluggable doortops), so that even with the lightweight convertible top raised the driver and passenger remain exposed to the elements.
Traditionally, roadster bodies were used on anything from a Ford Model T to a Cadillac V-16.
The roadster name experienced a resurgence in 1990 with the introduction of the Mazda Miata/MX-5.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roadster   (303 words)

  
 Smart Roadster (2004-) December 2003 Car Review - CarPoint Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The 3.4m long Smart Roadster is the first of the breed that -- at first taste -- is equally at home in town as out of it.
The Roadster features similar modular design to the City Coupe and Cabrio, which means patient owners can change body panel colours to suit their moods.
Roadster comes with the usual mod cons, including remote central locking, air-conditioning, CD player, electric windows and leather steering wheel.
carpoint.ninemsn.com.au /reviews/reviewstory.asp?ID=5564   (1843 words)

  
 Roadster
Roadster is an elegant, Thoroughbred type youngster by the multi-champion, Rohdiamant.
Roadster as well as his full sister, Reine Seide, Champion Mare of the 1998 Elite Broodmare Show in Rastede, came to Cappeln through the Vechta auction.
In 2003 Roadster achieved many first and other places in dressage horse tests up to medium level, became Vice State Champion in Rastede and qualified for the finals at the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden.
www.superiorequinesires.com /stallions/roadster.htm   (299 words)

  
 Rancho del Valiente - Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The principal gait of the Roadster is the trot, and they must demonstrate this gait at three distinct speeds: the jog-trot, the Road Gait, and "at speed".
The Roadster should have a full mane and tail, may be of any color.
It is similar to Roadster to Bike, except that the horse is shown to a four-wheeled wagon.
adonith.simhorse.net /disciplines/roadster.html   (357 words)

  
 Radio Flyer : #8 Roadster Recall
The horns of the recalled Model 8 Roadsters contain a small part which could pose a choking hazard to a young child if the horn were removed.
Even though all sample Roadsters submitted for independent testing have met all governmental and industry safety standards, Radio Flyer redesigned the horn to increase the margin of safety and chose to recall the horns as originally designed for replacement.
All Model 8 Roadsters manufactured on or after January of 2002, have redesigned horns and are not being recalled.
www.radioflyer.com /support/8_roadster_recall.html   (474 words)

  
 SEXBUZZ :: MOTORS :: Audi TT Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The TT Roadster is well-equipped to cope with the demands of the enthusiastic driver.
Whether with front-wheel drive or the quattro system, the TT Roadster is compact, with a short wheelbase, wide track and large wheels that fill its wheel arches.
The Audi TT Roadster is fantastic car with all the technical resources needed for a long lasting pleasure.
www.sexbuzz.com /motors/2,0005,00.shtml   (1039 words)

  
 Car and Driver Magazine - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - June 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In February, even before the roadster version hit showrooms, Chrysler's Crossfire coupe was enjoying greater sales than its most obvious rivals, the Audi TT and the BMW Z4, in the trophy-car segment.
Other than the obvious differences between the roadster and its beetle-backed sibling, the two Crossfires have much in common: the same 3.2-liter, 18-valve V-6 engine; the same notchy six-speed manual gearbox; the same slow-responding five-speed automatic; the same restricted legroom.
Roadster estimates include 0-to-60-mph sprints in the 6.8-second area and quarter-mile dashes in about 15.1 seconds.
www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=8116   (871 words)

  
 Datsun Roadster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Datsun Roadster was a light weight automobile produced by Datsun in the 1930s.
The series was a predecessor to the Fairlady sports cars, and was an example of the earliest passenger cars produced in Japan.
The Roadster was replaced for 1935 by the Road Star.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Datsun_Roadster   (163 words)

  
 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - RSportsCars.com
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.
The Murcielago Roadster is more extreme and exclusive than ever, also with respect to the interior.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/murcielago_roadster.asp   (839 words)

  
 Ascot Roadster Page
The Ascot Roadster is a two seat roadster with an 85" wheelbase and front and rear tracks of 58 and 57 inches respectively.
The physical size of the roadster can best be considered about 3/4's the size of a typical, large, mid to late 40's style American car, with a wider front and rear track.
The Ascot Roadster, represents in style, the car that was never made in American, due to the second world war.
www.geocities.com /waynerogers   (937 words)

  
 U.S. Equestrian : Eq Sports : International Disciplines : Dressage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Roadsters should show animation, brilliance, and competition-ring presence with straight and true action in the jog-trot and Road Gait.
As of December 1, 2003, horses showing in the Roadster Horse Division at Saddlebred shows must be a registered Standardbred.
Grandfathering: One exception to this December 2003 ruling is that if a horse was shown prior to December 2003 at any recognized USEF show in the Roadster Division (in any class), the horse will be grandfathered into the division.
www.usef.org /content/equestrianSports/disciplines/national/roadster.php   (254 words)

  
 Gestüt Vorwerk - Hengste erster Klasse
Roadster stands out, not only because of his flawless exterior but also because of his very good interior qualities — rideability, willingness to perform and talent for dressage.
The dam's sire is the legendary stallion of the century from Cappeln, Furioso II, who left his very permanent stamp on all of the breeds in Germany (Life-time earnings: 3,735,934 €).
In 2000, Roadster confirmed the high expectations set in him by earning 130.98 points at his 100-day test in Neustadt/Dosse, 140.53 points alone in the partial index for dressage.
www.gestuet-vorwerk.de /roadster2.php   (209 words)

  
 z3 Roadster Resource Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Jean's Imola Red Roadster has caught my eye many a time and is a favorite of mine on the message boards - the attention to detail that Jean has lavished on his roadster is breath-taking.
With his roadster lowered and shod with new wheels from Hamann, Tom has set to distinguish his car with a series of subtle changes including the removal of the BMW Kidney Grilles and their replacement with a pair of custom sprayed fl grilles.
Known in the UK as the Queen of Chrome, Mandy's Roadster is the opposite - bar the chrome - of that of David Miles - King of Chrome.
www.z3roadster.net /styled_zs_and_ms   (842 words)

  
 DaimlerChrysler - Home - Top Stories - smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé on Their Way to the smart Centres   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
With smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé the segment of the compact and purist roadster is being revived, which has not existed in this form since the 60s and 70s of the last century.
The smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé are furthermore equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) as standard.
With a roof system consisting of a soft top and a hardtop which can be used together or alternatively, the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé offer their owners maximum driving pleasure whatever the weather.
www.daimlerchrysler.com /dccom/0,,0-5-7145-1-72523-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html   (548 words)

  
 Smart Roadster Study   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Based on the platform and running gear of the firm's A-Class, the possible baby brother to the SLK and SL roadsters was to use lightweight alloy and composite bodywork, which would help to keep its weight down to a feather-light 950kg.
The supermini-sized Smart Roadster is set to be the shortest mid-engined car on sale, and it will use the same innovative steel 'tridion' frame technology as the City Coupé;.
And, like its sibling, the roadster will be clothed in dent-resistant plastic body panels, which can be quickly replaced, so owners can change the shade of their car cheaply and easily.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/Speedway/5350/smartroadster.htm   (1078 words)

  
 2005 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.
As a result, the Z® Roadster is among the leading competitors for low interior noise with the top down.
www.nissanhelp.com /Models/2005/Roadster/Description.htm   (1153 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: First Drive - 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster
On the road, the Z Roadster feels rock-solid over bumps and uneven surfaces, and there are no cowl vibrations or body flexing under hard acceleration.
The Roadster weighs 98 kilograms (216 lb.) more than the coupe (er, hatchback), so I would expect 0 to 100 km/h times to be slightly higher.
The Roadster's trunk is about 2/3rds the size of the 350Z hatchback, good enough for a couple of overnight bags.
www.canadiandriver.com /testdrives/04350zrdstr.htm   (960 words)

  
 Lamborghini cars, the enthusiast site
Without altering the extreme features of the car, there is also the option of mounting a soft top roof ('R-top') which, as in the tradition of this kind of model, is only designed for temporary use (for example in the case of sudden rain) and at a recommended maximum speed of 160 km/h.
As mentioned previously, the Murciélago Roadster is equipped with an automatic, electronically-controlled roll bar, which extends from its housing behind the seats in only a few milliseconds during a roll-over emergency.
Among the optional features planned for the Murciélago Roadster are a carbon fibre version of the special stiffening lattice on the engine compartment structure (which is in fl steel on production models), a carbon fibre internal engine cover, and 'windbreaks' behind the seats and on the windscreen.
www.lambocars.com /mur/murroad.htm   (1245 words)

  
 ROADSTER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A roadster is a two-seater open car, traditionally without side windows, so that even with the lightweight convertible top raised the driver and passenger are still exposed to the elements.
The roadster body style experienced a resurgence in 1990 with the introduction of the Mazda MX-5/Miata.
It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
www.yotor.org /wiki/en/ro/Roadster.htm   (184 words)

  
 Track Testing a 1933 Ford Roadster
Remember, our roadster has a Heidt's independent front suspension with a Drive Train Specialists Ford 9-inch rear and 3.50 gears--pretty typical of what is being built today in the rodding world under a full-fendered car.
The McMullen-clone roadster measured 165.95 feet (front disc, rear drum) to slow down from 60 mph to 0 mph, while the M-2000 managed 151.64 feet (four-wheel disc) for the same speed.
Driving our roadster was Andrew Schaer from Super Chevy magazine, who does a great deal of the driving for SRM as well.
www.streetrodderweb.com /features/0405sr_track33   (952 words)

  
 Tonneau for Z Roadster
When most of us first fell in love with the roadster, it was likely at first sight in the brochure, magazines, or showroom with the convertible top's boot cover intact.
BMW Z3 Roadster is a registered trademark of BMW North America.
The Roadster Tonneau is not affiliated or endorsed in any manner with Bayerische Motoren Werks AG or the Importer.
www.ecarter.net /tonneau   (321 words)

  
 1932 FORD ROADSTER, a look back to a classic street rod
Today, this fine old roadster is unusual in the fact that it is almost exactly as it was, when it was completed by Glen Smith in 1961.
The solid white rolls and pleats were stitched by Glen and his family, and is still in the roadster today.
In April, 2003, the Bjerke's sold the Roadster, which fulfilled a dream that one day the Princess would go to a museum.
www.geocities.com /ronbjerke/pineappleprincess.html   (539 words)

  
 Paris Motor Show 2002 Highlights - Smart Roadster/Coupe
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.
The Roadster has a roof similar in concept to the City Cabrio which furls back along the detachable side rails and stores on the underside of the rear boot.
www.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2002/paris/highlights/h15-smart-roadster.html   (503 words)

  
 350ZR» 2004 Touring Roadster Gallery
Based on roadster threads in a number online Z forums, you apparently either love or hate the roadster with the top up.
Cabin storage is a challenge in all 350Zs, the roadster included.
As you can plainly see from the shots at left, the coupe and roadster are far more alike than they are different.
www.cliffshade.com /350zr/gallery.asp   (2291 words)

  
 Smart Roadster/Coupe
With a vehicle length of 3427mm and a width of 1615mm, the new Roadster uses a longer version of the existing Smart car platform but still remains one of the smallest cars available in Europe.
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.
www.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2002/paris/preview/smart-roadster   (535 words)

  
 Constructing A Steel Ford Roadster Pickup Cab
Since the roadster pickup cab would be fabricated from SAR's '33/34 Real Steel roadster body from the rear door jamb forward, the first build step involved assembling the cowl and firewall in the Real Steel body fixture.
Given Steve's passion, experience, knowledge, and expertise with vintage automobiles in general, and the '33/34 Ford roadster in particular, we knew SAR would be the place to create the '34 Ford roadster pickup cab.
To give the roadster pickup an aggressive street-rod look, we needed a shortened, hot-rod-style bed that would be in proportion to the graceful '34 roadster-car-styled cab.
customclassictrucks.com /techarticles/0506cct_rpu   (1144 words)

  
 Roadster: Mapping on Linux | Acts of Volition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Roadster is a street mapping application for Gnome/Linux much like Microsoft’s Streets and Trips.
Carl Worth, maintainer of Cairo, the graphics package that Roadster uses to render map, was quite enthusiastic about the project and eager to help improve the rendering speeds (it’s pretty slow right now).
Roadster is still a young project, but there is a Roadster website, a development wiki, and a roadster-devel mailing list if you are interested in helping out.
actsofvolition.com /archives/2005/february/roadstermapping   (582 words)

  
 Audi TT Roadsters Convertibles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Roadster has recently had criticism for being desirable, and knickable.
Arguably less secure than its hard topped sister, the Roadster is the TT with style.
Can you spend £29,000 on a 225 Roadster when the exclusive Porsche Boxster starts at only a couple of thousand more.
www.audi-tts.co.uk /Audi_TT_Roadster.htm   (157 words)

  
 Nissan 350Z Roadster
But whether the roof is up or down, the Roadster’s design remains faithful to the strength, athleticism and clear sense of purpose of the 350Z.
The ventilated leather-trimmed seats are unique to the Roadster, and feature a woven knitted centre section which allows fresh air to circulate around the occupants’ bodies, further enhancing the fresh air experience.
The Roadster’s engine is the same as that in the Coupé – a 206 kW (280 PS) 3.5-litre V6 driving the rear wheels via a short throw six-speed manual gearbox.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2050214.003   (773 words)

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