it would certainly add weight and be slower. what are the real word benefits of HT besides theft deterrant?

 

yes.. i always thought that would be a good idea.....

 

Heck yes........

 

An even better idea would be to make it available as a coupe. Lighter, more aerodynamic, cheaper, and most likely would make a more rigid chassis. I've gotten tired of the convertible feature on this car

 

Hell Yea!! Make the retractable hardtop out of CF that won't add much weight.

 

Not if it's going to add any weight... buy a lexus or mercedes if you want a retractable hardtop. IMHO

 

No way;too heavy!
Car is already too heavy,with A/C,power windows,etc...

 

Maybe I am still in the puppy love phase of my relationship with the S but I think it is pretty damn close to perfect now. A retractible hardtop would change the character of this car too much...So to answer your question: No

 

NO!

I do like my hardtop, but I also love the fact that it only weighs 44 lbs and I can pop it off and be a lighter weight convertible any time I want. I don't want the extra weight of the mechanics that would be necessary for a retractible version.

I do like the hardtop because there is little use for a convertible in a Pacific NW winter, but that's only half of the year.....