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My impression of a roadster, is that it is focused on performance and it's intended use isn't one of a sedan. A convertible obviously is meant for pleasure driving without the need for much storage space.
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Roadster = Convertible.
Mustang convertible is referred to as a roadster.
Corvette convertible is referred to as a roadster.
SSR convertible is referred to as a roadster.
PT Cruiser convertible is referred to as a roadster.
It has nothing to do with performance, number of seats, or even whether it's a truck or a car. "Roadster" just happens to be the $20 word this year.
Mustang convertible is referred to as a roadster.
Corvette convertible is referred to as a roadster.
SSR convertible is referred to as a roadster.
PT Cruiser convertible is referred to as a roadster.
It has nothing to do with performance, number of seats, or even whether it's a truck or a car. "Roadster" just happens to be the $20 word this year.
good question, lots of answers
Just for fun..........
"Definitions of Roadster on the Web:
a two-seater open car of sporting appearance.
www.christies.com
An open-top, two-seat vehicle such as the Porsche Boxster of Corvette Convertible.
www.autoworldweekly.com
Any car with seats for only two and no top.
www.scaleautoracing.com
Roadsters are small two seat convertible sports cars. Some have removable hard tops too. A car like the Mazda Miata would be considered a roadster.
www.buy-and-sell-car-secrets.com
A two-door, two-seater, open car without roll-up windows and frequently fitted with a dickey (rumble) seat.
www.car-nection.com
A horse that pulls a bike or road wagon. Roadsters are judged working at a walking pace and at a slow, medium and full-speed trot.
www.showmenews.com
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an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
buggy: a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
www.cogsci.princeton.edu
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. In modern times, the word is often used to describe a two-seat convertible without fixed window frames, especially a light-weight sportscar. Here, the use of the name 'roadster' is more a marketing than a technical one, invoking the feeling of an open-top machine for enjoyment
en.wikipedia.org"
Just for fun..........
"Definitions of Roadster on the Web:
a two-seater open car of sporting appearance.
www.christies.com
An open-top, two-seat vehicle such as the Porsche Boxster of Corvette Convertible.
www.autoworldweekly.com
Any car with seats for only two and no top.
www.scaleautoracing.com
Roadsters are small two seat convertible sports cars. Some have removable hard tops too. A car like the Mazda Miata would be considered a roadster.
www.buy-and-sell-car-secrets.com
A two-door, two-seater, open car without roll-up windows and frequently fitted with a dickey (rumble) seat.
www.car-nection.com
A horse that pulls a bike or road wagon. Roadsters are judged working at a walking pace and at a slow, medium and full-speed trot.
www.showmenews.com
))an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
buggy: a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
www.cogsci.princeton.edu
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. In modern times, the word is often used to describe a two-seat convertible without fixed window frames, especially a light-weight sportscar. Here, the use of the name 'roadster' is more a marketing than a technical one, invoking the feeling of an open-top machine for enjoyment
en.wikipedia.org"
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I stand corrected.
The pt roadster I was thinking of, turns out to be a two seat truck conversion.
Therefore roadster = 2 seat convertible.
It can still be a truck, and it still has nothing to do with performance. (although I would say performance makes a better roadster).
The pt roadster I was thinking of, turns out to be a two seat truck conversion.
Therefore roadster = 2 seat convertible.
It can still be a truck, and it still has nothing to do with performance. (although I would say performance makes a better roadster).
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