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The standout feature on a convertible car has to be its folding roof, ideal for a top-down cruise on a hot summer's day.

There are however some cars that can adjust its roof faster than others, taking only seconds to do so from a stationary position or while travelling at a slow pace.

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Most convertible roofs are electronically controlled from inside the car while other older versions require you to manually raise or lower the roof.

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The car that folds down the quickest is the Ford Mustang Convertible and does so in just 7 seconds, 2 seconds faster than that of the Porsche 718 Boxster.

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