Car Videos: BMW M3 Cabriolet

But BMW wanted to give its customers more choice. So in October last year it revealed the M3 saloon.

Then last week, while the UK was having one of the wettest Januarys on record and experiencing bitter temperatures and gale-force winds, the manufacturers released official details of the BMW M3 convertible. 

Click here for more pictures of the new BMW M3 convertible

Using the same rip-roaring V8 seen in the other two models, the topless M3 will do the 62mph dash in 5.1 seconds thanks to its brilliantly complicated semi-automatic gearbox.

These figures are slightly slower than the convertible’s coupe and saloon siblings due to the extra weight of the retractable roof which takes 22 seconds to open or close.

The BMW M3 convertible goes on sale in April with prices starting from £54,655.  Watch the German brute in action now.

The Lotus Exige

Fast, sexy and brilliant to drive - the Lotus Exige is regarded as one of the world’s best handling sports cars.

Lotus has revealed the limited edition Exige Sprint, with a duo-tone paint job inspired by the legendary 1971 Lotus Elan.

The lightweight Lotus Exige Sprint accelerates from 0-60mph in four seconds, 0-100mph in ten seconds and on to a top speed of 146mph.

Just 40 Exige Sprints will be built with prices starting from £42,550. To get a glimpse of the limited edition motor’s handling prowess check out this  video of a standard Exige.

Half a car from The Weird World of Wheels

Some people make the most of what they’ve got.

These industrious fellas prove a car cut in half is still perfectly driveable.

Half the car, twice the fun? You decide.