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Smallest convertibles and roadsters by length

We ranked 30 convertibles and roadsters from the 1CARS catalog by overall length. The Ford Model T leads with 3,404 mm (134.0 in).

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Smallest convertibles and roadsters by length

30 models
  1. 1. Ford Model T 1908–1927 2.9 l Touring (20 hp) 3,404 mm134.0 in Specs: Ford Model T 2.9 l Touring (20 hp)
  2. 2. KTM X-Bow 2008 Base version 3,738 mm147.2 in Specs: KTM X-Bow Base version
  3. 3. Lotus Elise Elise S2 · 2000–2010 1.8 l R / Elise S (2ZZ-GE) 3,785 mm149.0 in Specs: Lotus Elise 1.8 l R / Elise S (2ZZ-GE)
  4. 4. AC Cars AC Ace 1953–1963 2.0 AC six 3,861 mm152.0 in Specs: AC Cars AC Ace 2.0 AC six
  5. 5. Toyota MR2 MR2 ZZW30 · 1999–2007 1.8 l VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) manual 3,885 mm153.0 in Specs: Toyota MR2 1.8 l VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) manual
  6. 6. Aston Martin DB3S 1954 3.0 l 3,910 mm153.9 in Specs: Aston Martin DB3S 3.0 l
  7. 7. Mazda MX-5 MX-5 ND · 2015–present 1.5 l Skyactiv-G 131 3,915 mm154.1 in Specs: Mazda MX-5 1.5 l Skyactiv-G 131
  8. 8. Tesla Roadster 2008–2012 Electric 3,946 mm155.4 in Specs: Tesla Roadster Electric
  9. 9. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 4C Spider 960 · 2015–2020 Base version 3,989 mm157.0 in Specs: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Base version
  10. 10. Pontiac Bonneville Special 1954 4.4 l 4,021 mm158.3 in Specs: Pontiac Bonneville Special 4.4 l
  11. 11. Vauxhall Prince Henry Prince Henry C-type · 1911–1915 3.1 l 3.0 (C-10, 3054 cc) 4,039 mm159.0 in Specs: Vauxhall Prince Henry 3.1 l 3.0 (C-10, 3054 cc)
  12. 12. Fiat 124 Spider 124 Spider I · 2016–2019 1.4 l MultiAir Turbo manual 4,054 mm159.6 in Specs: Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 l MultiAir Turbo manual
  13. 13. Chevrolet Corvette Corvette C1 · 1953–1962 3.9 l Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross) 4,249 mm167.3 in Specs: Chevrolet Corvette 3.9 l Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross)
  14. 14. Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 190 SL W121 BII · 1955–1963 1.9 l (M121 BII) 4,290 mm168.9 in Specs: Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1.9 l (M121 BII)
  15. 15. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Gallardo · 2003–2013 5.2 l LP 570-4 Spyder Performante V10 4,300 mm169.3 in Specs: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 5.2 l LP 570-4 Spyder Performante V10
  16. 16. Porsche Boxster Boxster (981) · 2012–2016 2.7 l 4,374 mm172.2 in Specs: Porsche Boxster 2.7 l
  17. 17. BMW 507 1955–1959 3.2 l M507/1 4,380 mm172.4 in Specs: BMW 507 3.2 l M507/1
  18. 18. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL-Class R107 · 1971–1989 3.5 l 350 SL 4,390 mm172.8 in Specs: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 3.5 l 350 SL
  19. 19. Pagani Zonda Zonda F / Roadster F · 2005–2011 7.3 l F / F Clubsport Limited run · 140 built 4,395 mm173.0 in Specs: Pagani Zonda 7.3 l F / F Clubsport
  20. 20. Maserati 3500 GT 1957–1964 3.5 l Tipo 101 4,450 mm175.2 in Specs: Maserati 3500 GT 3.5 l Tipo 101
  21. 21. Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird I · 1955–1957 4.8 l 292 Y-block V8 4,453 mm175.3 in Specs: Ford Thunderbird 4.8 l 292 Y-block V8
  22. 22. Dodge Viper Viper ZB I · 2003–2006 8.3 l SRT-10 V10 4,460 mm175.6 in Specs: Dodge Viper 8.3 l SRT-10 V10
  23. 23. Ferrari Portofino 2017–2023 3.9 l V8 4,586 mm180.6 in Specs: Ferrari Portofino 3.9 l V8
  24. 24. Ford Thunderbird Special Supercharged 312 1957 5.1 l 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code) 4,608 mm181.4 in Specs: Ford Thunderbird Special Supercharged 312 5.1 l 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code)
  25. 25. Porsche Carrera GT Carrera GT 980 · 2003–2006 5.7 l Carrera GT 4,613 mm181.6 in Specs: Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 l Carrera GT
  26. 26. BMW M3 M3 (E90/E92/E93) · 2007–2013 4.0 l V8 4,615 mm181.7 in Specs: BMW M3 4.0 l V8
  27. 27. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG SLS AMG (C197/R197) · 2010–2014 6.2 l 4,638 mm182.6 in Specs: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 6.2 l
  28. 28. Ferrari 812 2017–2024 6.5 l GTS 4,657 mm183.3 in Specs: Ferrari 812 6.5 l GTS
  29. 29. BMW M4 M4 (F82/F83) · 2014–2021 M-DCT 4,671 mm183.9 in Specs: BMW M4 M-DCT
  30. 30. Jaguar E-Type E-Type Series 1–3 · 1961–1974 5.3 V12 Series 3 4,686 mm184.5 in Specs: Jaguar E-Type 5.3 V12 Series 3

Method and data

Each model appears once, with the shortest overall length quoted for any of its versions (or for its generation, when a version has no figure of its own). How we collect and check data

Ranked: 30 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

Not ranked: Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (3,959 mm) — racing car. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars stay out of the ranking; limited-run models are marked.

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Questions and answers

Which is the smallest convertible or roadster in the 1CARS catalog?

The Ford Model T (1908–1927), with 3,404 mm (134.0 in). Second is the KTM X-Bow with 3,738 mm.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the shortest overall length quoted for any of its versions (or for its generation, when a version has no figure of its own).

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.