2018 McLaren 570S Spider

The 570S Spider is McLaren's entry-level convertible, a mid-engined two-seater that trades the coupe's roof for open-air thrills without losing the brand's focus on lightness. The ride is firm, especially in track mode, but the adaptive dampers smooth things out on normal roads, so it's usable daily if you're okay with some road noise. Inside, the cabin is snug but well laid out, with supportive seats and a simple infotainment screen, though storage space is minimal and the roof eats into the little cargo room you get. Open-air driving sets the 570S Spider apart from the coupe, while it sits below the more powerful 720S in McLaren's lineup. The 3.8L V8 makes 562 horsepower and pairs with a seven-speed automatic, giving you urgent acceleration and a sharp throttle response that suits the car's lightweight character. The retractable hardtop operates at speeds up to 25 mph, so you can drop the roof without stopping when the mood strikes.