Why spyder for convertible

Historical consistency is no sure guide here. Maserati used to build a Spyder, but it now calls its convertible the GranCabrio.

Fiat, for its part, has stuck with Spider for both old and new s. At the same time, Lamborghini has no problem defying Italian orthography with its Gallardo and Huracan Spyders. What is easy enough to prove is that the word itself is, as are many other automotive terms, a relic from a horse-drawn world.

A spider -- or more accurately, a spider phaeton -- is a type of lightweight horse-drawn carriage. The exact origin of the spider name is somewhat murky. Some sources say the spider was developed by a certain Archibald Holmes of Dublin around ; others suggest that the variant arrived in Europe via America. In any event, with sparse bodies riding on tall, spindly wheels, these things do come off as spidery. Oh, and Chevy had the Corvair Spyder. Where do you think we got the terms trunk , dashboard , tonneau cover and rumble seat?

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Your email address will not be published. The Huracan Spyder has a soft top that unfolds over the cabin with the touch of a button, and goes back just as easily. The Aventador Roadster on the other hand has a hardtop that is stored under the hood, and quickly snaps into place in two pieces. This two-piece hardtop comes standard with the Roadster and is available in three colors: glossy black, carbon, or standard, which is similar to a matte black.

What is a spyder? What is a roadster? Huracan The Huracan Spyder has a soft top that unfolds over the cabin with the touch of a button, and goes back just as easily.

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