McLaren MP4-12C Spider
Despite gaining about 88 pounds worth of roof mechanism, the 12C Spider will still do 0-60 mph in the same 3.1 seconds it takes the coupe, though the Spiders 204 mph top speed is a sneeze slower than the 207 miles an hour the fixed roof variant can hit. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
The glass window behind the passenger compartment acts as a wind deflector when the top is down. But its a power retractable unit, and can be lowered at any time, even when the top is up, to allow more air (and sound) into the cabin. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
If all this sounds like a nice way to introduce a sunburn to your bald spot, be prepared to pay about a $30,000 premium over the 12C coupes $231,000 base price. Dealers are taking orders now and deliveries will start in late December or early January, with some priority given to current McLaren owners. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
