Rankings are based on independently published tests currently included in the 0–60 Specs database. Vehicles without a qualifying published test in our database are not included.
Fastest Convertible Cars From 0–60 MPH
Median 0–60 mph
5.50sec
Average 5.97s
Qualifying Vehicles
131
1956–2026 model years
Verified Tests
513
Tests in this category
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Top 10 Fastest
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Porsche 918 Spyder
2.20s
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Porsche 911
2.30s
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Chevrolet Corvette
2.60s
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McLaren 650S
2.70s
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McLaren 720S
2.80s
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McLaren 600LT
2.80s
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McLaren 765LT
2.90s
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Mercedes-AMG S63
3.10s
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Audi R8
3.20s
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BMW M4
3.20s
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Methodology & Eligibility
- Production-only by default. The canonical ranking counts factory-production vehicles. Use the toggle to include modified / tuner builds.
- One entry per model. Each model is represented by its single fastest verified result — repeated publication tests are collapsed.
- Ranked by 0–60 mph. Lower is faster; ties are broken by the earliest recorded test.
- Verified tests only. Every result comes from an independently published road test in our database.
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Full Rankings
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Category Statistics
2.20sFastest 0–60 mph
5.50sMedian
5.97sAverage
14.80sSlowest qualifying
131Qualifying vehicles
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by a handful of exceptionally quick outliers. Statistics reflect production results only.
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Common Traits Among the Fastest Convertible Cars
This group is led by rear-wheel drive layouts, which account for 64% of entries, while all-wheel drive makes up 21% and front-wheel drive 15%. On average, these cars produce 344 hp and 332 lb-ft, with an average weight of 3726 lb and a median weight of 3820 lb. That leaves the category at 91.9 hp per 1000 lb, or 10.8 lb per hp.
Most are naturally aspirated, at 57%, while 35% are turbocharged. Manuals represent 28% of the field, so the category skews toward automatics and other self-shifting setups. The mix spans model years from 1956 to 2026, with an average year of 2004, showing both older open-top cars and recent high-performance entries.
64%Rear-wheel drive
21%All-wheel drive
15%Front-wheel drive
344 hpAvg horsepower
332 lb-ftAvg torque
3,726 lbAvg curb weight
91.9 hp/1,000 lbPower-to-weight
28%Manual gearbox
35%Turbocharged
2004Avg model year
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Why Horsepower Isn't Everything
Raw output helps, but it does not decide every launch. This field averages 344 hp, yet acceleration also depends on how much mass that power has to move, reflected here by 91.9 hp per 1000 lb and 10.8 lb per hp. A lighter convertible with less power can still outrun a heavier one if the rest of the setup is more favorable.
Gearing, tire grip, and drivetrain traction matter just as much off the line. All-wheel drive can convert power more cleanly than rear- or front-wheel drive, while short gearing can make modest output feel stronger in a 0-60 mph run. That is why some lightweight or well-geared cars in this category perform above what their horsepower figure alone would suggest.
Horsepower vs 0–60 mph
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Each dot is one vehicle at its fastest verified run. Exact figures for every point are in the full rankings.
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Brands With the Most Convertible Cars
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Powertrain Breakdown
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Convertible Cars by Decade
The decade medians show a clear long-term drop in 0-60 mph times. The 1950s sit at 11.7, the 1960s improve to 6.8, then the 1970s and 1980s move back to 8.4 and 8.8. From there the trend turns consistently quicker: 7.6 in the 1990s, 5.9 in the 2000s, 4.3 in the 2010s, and 3.5 in the 2020s.
That arc suggests modern convertibles have become much more effective at putting performance to the pavement. Recent cars combine stronger drivetrains, better traction, and quicker shifting than earlier generations, and the medians reflect it. The strongest acceleration gains appear in the transition from the 1990s into the 2000s and again into the 2010s and 2020s.
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Records & Superlatives
The record set shows how broad this category is. The fastest naturally aspirated model is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette at 2.6, while the fastest turbocharged entry is the 2021 Porsche 911 at 2.3. The electric benchmark, the 2013 Smart Fortwo, stands at 9.8, far from the quickest internal-combustion and hybrid examples here.
By drivetrain and transmission, the spread is just as clear. The all-wheel-drive and automatic records belong to the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder at 2.2, rear-wheel drive is the Corvette at 2.6, front-wheel drive is the 2022 MINI Cooper at 5.7, manual is the 2013 Ford Mustang at 3.7, and CVT is the 2007 Audi A4 at 7.1. Together, those gaps show how strongly traction and transmission shape launch performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the quickest convertible in this ranking?
The quickest entry is the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and its best listed 0-60 mph run is 2.2 seconds. On this page, the ranking is ordered by that acceleration result, so the leader sits at the top because it reaches 60 mph sooner than every other qualifying model.
How many convertible cars are included, and how wide is the performance range?
This ranking includes 131 qualifying vehicles. The field runs from the quickest result of 2.2 seconds to the slowest qualifying time of 14.8 seconds, which shows how broad the category is, from dedicated high-performance models to much slower open-top daily drivers.
What is a typical 0-60 mph time for these cars?
A useful middle point is the median, which is 5.5 seconds. The average is 5.97 seconds, and comparing those two gives a quick sense of how the category is distributed overall, especially when a small number of very quick models sit at the front of the table.
Why are some lower-horsepower convertibles ranked above more powerful ones?
Because the order is based on 0–60 mph, not output alone. Weight, gearing, tire grip, and drivetrain traction all affect how quickly a car leaves the line, so a lighter or better-matched setup can place higher even if another model has a bigger horsepower figure.
What qualifies a vehicle for this convertible ranking?
To appear here, a model has to be a member of Convertible Cars and have a verified 0–60 mph result. Once it qualifies, placement is determined by that time alone, which makes it easy to compare cars from different years, layouts, and powertrain types on one scale.