For 2011, Mercedes has retooled their E-Class to increase acceleration, steering dynamics, and comfortability in order to give their stellar convertible a more fun, playful feel than its predecessors. Roadfly TV and host Jessi Lang recently spent some time with the E550 trim, having a blast with its super-quick V8 engine and its gorgeous droptop stylings.

The E550′s engine packs a punch (and a beautiful engine roar)–a 382-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 with 391 pound-feet of torque, nearly 120 horses more than its less expensive trim, the E350. 0-60 times were clocking at around 4.6 seconds, and a top speed restricted to 130 mph. Coupled with a 7-speed “Touchshift” automatic transmission, the E550 gives the driver enthusiast something to really sink their teeth into.

The cabriolet’s soft-top lowers or raises in about 20 seconds, giving you the open air excitement that complements the E550′s quickness. With the soft-top up, cabin noise is much quieter than you would expect, much thanks to the many layers of fabric found woven into the top. With the soft-top down, Mercedes’ new creation, the AirCap–an automatic wind deflector–you’ll hardly get any wind in your face. And Thankfully, trunk-space isn’t hindered like you would expect in a convertible–you’ll be getting just as much room as you would find in any other standard E-Class vehicle.

The interior of the E550 features two highly adjustable driver and passenger seats with lumbar support. This center stack design is identical to those found in the rest of the E-Class lineup; a thunderous Harman-Kardon audio system, a highly responsive and adaptive climate control system, and atypical navigation/infotainment screens. Aside from the comfortable and driver-oriented seats, the thumping audio system and awesome climate control, really the only gripe here is that the rest of the interior amenities are on the plain side.

Altogether, Mercedes might just have what they were hoping for when they designed this for 2011–a new classic. The E550 Cabriolet is fast, luxurious, and a hell of a lot of fun to drive, with or without the top down.

For 2010, Nissan has taken over one-hundred pounds off the body and added more power behind the engine of their 370Z Roadster. This agile coupe had host Jessi Lang grinning as she took to the backroads and highways to test out this super-fast and super-fun convertible.

The 370Z boasts a 3.7-Liter V6 engine that produces 370 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. It goes from 0-60 in about 5.1 seconds. Its advanced 4-wheel independent suspension has been made stiffer and lighter this year to improve its quick, responsive handles and ride comfortability. Fuel economy is manageable, you maintain about 18 mpg in the city and roughly 22 mph on the highway.

The comfortable interior maintains a racetrack-aesthetic, with digital gauges mounted into the dash that display all your pertinent information and a finely-tailored cockpit that make you immersed in a true sports car experience. And with the soft-top, the 370Z driving experience becomes a pleasure.

Our 370Z as tested, with the navigation package, came in at $45,270, up from the base price of $41,620.

The 370Z Roadster Touring boasts a lot of power and fun for your dollar, and is a tough competitor to beat in its price-range, a range which includes muscle cars such as the Mustang GT and Camaro SS, or sports sedans such as the Subaru WRX STI and the Lancer EVO. However, the 370Z easily stands on its on apart from the herd with its aggressive exterior, powerful drivetrain, and distinguishing, incomparable characteristics.

Join our video host, Brian Armstead, as he reviews a British beauty, the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible. The Continental GTC Convertible is the topless version of the Continental GT, going from coupe to convertible in just 25 seconds. In typical Bentley fashion, only the finest materials are used for this luxury drophead coupe, from the leather on the seats, the wood on the dash, to the Bentley-branded sill plates.

Under the hood, the Continental GTC Convertible boasts a 6-liter W12 engine that produces 552 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. And yes, it is fast, going 0-60 in under 5 seconds. However, if you want to take a relaxing Sunday afternoon drive, you can change your drive selection, switching out of Sport mode for the more relaxed Comfort mode.

Even with a base price of $193,990, an as-tested price of $217,785 and fuel economy of 10 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, the Bentley Continental GTC Convertible’s character and premium quality can still draw a ringing endorsement from veteran automotive journalists.