If you're pining for a coupe or a convertible, you're after wind-in-your hair motoring or something stylish. Either way, that means you're not looking for basic transportation. These vehicles satisfy wants more than needs. You can put a soft top on almost any vehicle type and style is subjective - so this is also one of the more eclectic groupings in this year's book. Anything goes, as long as one manages to remain in the realm of (relative) affordability.
Porsche Cayman, Cayman S

Choosing an Editors' Choice in this segment is always a totally weird experience. Because if any one of the candidates were sitting in our garage, well, there would be considerably less reason for any of us to go bowling anymore ... – more »

Audi TT Coupe 2.0T, 3.2 quattro

When a design achieves instant-icon status like the original TT did in 1998, it must be tempting for an automaker to say, "let's not mess with a good thing." But progress marches on, and the 2007 TT is about as new as ... – more »

BMW M Coupe

After a long hiatus, the little M Coupe is back, based this time on the Z4 roadster. But while other markets can have their Coupes with other engines, we have to make do with just the full-on M Coupe. Oh, well. – more »

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Coupe

This muscled-up Mustang had the unenviable task of taking over for the Ferrari-fighting Ford GT as the Blue Oval's performance car flagship. While it may not reach the heady exotic car heights of its six-figure predecessor, ... – more »

Porsche 911 Targa 4, 4S

Ah, those funny Germans. The literature on this newest Targa model describes the 2+2 as having "Vroom with a view." In all serious though, the Targa model is one of the most unique members of Porsche's 911 family, dating back ... – more »

Chevrolet Corvette

The regular Corvette coupe continues to be powered by a 6.0-litre LS2 V8 that matches the last-generation Z06, generating 400 hp and an equal quantity of torques. The transmission is a 6-speed, whether manual or automatic. As always, ... – more »

Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Base, Limited

A monochromatic Bright Silver Metallic paint scheme is new for 2007 on Crossfire. As well, there are "smart" front airbags, and new knee airbags for both the driver and passenger. Otherwise, Chrysler's street-legal ... – more »

Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe

The awesome Viper SRT10 Roadster was introduced in 2005. The Coupe joined the party in 2006. For 2007, there will be ... nothing. Dodge will continue to sell the 2006 Coupe and Roadster models until the new 2008 model arrives. ... – more »

Ford Mustang Coupe V6, GT

While the new Shelby GT500 muscle-Mustang hogs the headlines this year, regular versions of Ford's Pony Car still gallop right along, with either V6 or V8 engines turning the rear wheels. The base V6 is a strong 210-hp, 4.0-litre ... – more »

Lotus Elise

It's not enough just to love cars. If you want to own a Lotus Elise, you've really got to love driving. The Elise is about as pure a driving machine as you'll find. Finally available in Canada 10 years after its UK launch, the tiny two-seater ... – more »

Mazda RX-8 GS, GT

Technically, the RX-8 is not a coupe, given its suicide rear doors. But they are really just half-doors so we're willing to ignore them. While they enhance access to surprisingly roomy rear-seats, they don't make the car a sedan. And ... – more »

Nissan 350Z

A greatly simplified 350Z lineup for 2007 suggests that a major redesign may not be far off. For now, the coupe comes in just one variant -- GT. The good news is, the '07 is the most powerful Zed yet. The 3.5-litre VQ35HR V6 now generates ... – more »

Porsche 911, 4, S, 4S

It's been 40-plus years since Porsche first debuted its enduring 911 model. Though the shape's changed little since, the company keeps impressing us with the combination of all-out performance and surprising usability its breeds ... – more »

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550, CL600, CL63

We picked the new Mercedes-Benz CL as our Editors' Choice in this rarified section, because of its multitude of attributes, but also because it one of the few surviving, true Grand Touring coupes these days ... – more »

Audi R8

Named for Audi's all-conquering endurance racers, the R8 supercar marks Audi's first foray into the full-on exotic sports car segment. – more »

Porsche 911 GT3/RS

Porsche introduced its new and current 911 platform (known as 997) for model-year 2005. Then, as per tradition, the automaker took its time developing and introducing all the necessary 911 variants. At the 2006 Geneva show, Porsche ... – more »

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari's replacement for the 575 Maranello is its most powerful 12-cylinder ever. Evolved directly from the Enzo, the 5,999 cc V12 produces 620 European-size hp (maybe 600-610 by SAE ratings). Either way it's claimed to be good ... – more »

Porsche 911 Turbo

How about going from a standstill to 100 km/h in less than four seconds? How about doing so in a package as civilized and (almost) as easy to drive as a Honda Civic? Welcome to the new 911 Turbo. – more »

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe, Volante

The V8 Vantage is Aston's 911-fighter. It's priced about the same as a Carrera 4S coupe, which is well below other Astons. Unlike the C4S the Aston doesn't have all-wheel drive, but its 4.3-litre V8 barks out 380 ... – more »

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe, Volante

Aston's Vanquish flagship has vanished, but the gorgeous all-aluminum DB9 still continues, as a coupe or a convertible (Volante, in Aston-Martin-speak) with a pair of notional rear seats. Naturally, the interior is swathed ... – more »

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