If you want a Porsche 911 with no roof, then nothing will hit the spot like a 911 with no roof. If you’re not a dyed in the wool Porsche fanatic, you should probably still buy the 911 instead of rivals like the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and Mercedes-AMG SL.

No, it isn’t quite as sharp to drive as the coupe, but the penalty is small, and there’s nothing quite like blasting through the countryside with the wind in your hair. The Carrera will be plenty for most, but the ferocious GTS and its hybrid-enhanced powertrain is tempting.

It is possible to get very carried away with Porsche’s seemingly never-ending options list, to the point you’ll be doubling the price of the car. We can recommend upgrading the seats, adding the Sports Chrono package, sports exhaust and a few luxuries, but you don’t have to gild the lily. The 911 Cabriolet remains one of the best open sports cars you can buy regardless of your option spend.