It looks like the recently launched California is not the only new convertible Ferrari has been working on, because yesterday the Italian carmaker introduced the new Ferrari F430 Scuderia 16M Spider, the convertible version of the Scuderia. This has been rumored before and there were quite a few voices saying that this model has no point at all. Still, Ferrari has decided to build the car, in celebration of its recent victory in the Formula 1 Constructor’s World Championship 2008. Weighting 1340 kg (2954 lbs), the convertible Scuderia is 80 kg (176 lbs) lighter than the F430 Spider, which means that, powered by the 510 hp V8 it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds and goes up to a top speed of 315 km/h (195 mph). According to Ferrari, and we believe them, this is the fastest convertible they’ve ever built.

The Ferrari F430 Scuderia 16M Spider will be built in only 499 units, which will go to their “most passionate clients”, whatever that means. Check out more photos after the jump. Read More: "Ferrari F430 Scuderia 16M Spider unveiled in Italy"

Last week we’ve told you about some rumors about a possible convertible version of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia. And here are the first renderings of the car, created by one of the most talented guys out there, Jon Sibal. Though it looks good, we can’t really understand the purpose of this car. I mean, why try so hard stripping a car of all possible extra weight and then add 70 kilos and create a convertible? But word on the street is that, to compensate for the extra weight, Ferrari will fit the car with its brand new 7-speed dual clutch transmission system from the California.

Check out one more rendering after the jump. Read More: "Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider renderings"

Rumours have started to float around regarding one Ferrari’s most powerful models, the 430 Scuderia, and that a Spider, convertible version is going to be launched. Irony would be the name of the game, italian engineers working very hard to shave of the extra kilograms from the car, by removing luxuries like radio and sacrificing the interior, only to “fatten up” the model again, by adding further bracing and support due to the rigidity lost by removing the roof out of the car.

The presumed F430 Scuderia Spider will be made in a limited run of 300 cars, available for the top customers of the manufacturer, and is sure to attract quite a few clients, who want to have a thoroughbred Italian stallion in their garage, and of course to be seen driving it with the top down. Until the presumed official launch at the Ferrari Challenge at Mugello in November, all we’re left to do is admire the current version of the F430 Scuderia in this video.

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Presented at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is the cabrio version of the Competizione and is one heck of a beautiful car. We wrote about it a lot in the past, so we’re gonna let you enjoy the video, released by Alfa. Enjoy!

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With the Audi R8 being such a great car and having a big success, it was impossible for Audi not to release a Spider version. We posted something similar some time ago, about a possible Audi R8 Spider. Even though these are only speculation and no official confirmation from Audi, here are some renderings found on Autogespot of how a convertible R8 could look like. Probably what we would’ve expected, but still, its nice to see it done. Also, stay tuned, because, even though I seriously doubt it, rumors say this will be introduced at this week’s LA Auto Show.

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It seems so. We noticed that it’s becoming a habit for super cars to get cabrio versions. After Mercedes SLR Convertible or the Bugatti Veyron Cabrio, word on the street is that Audi is also preparing a hot cabrio version of the recently launched Audi R8.

We have no official info from Audi, but an official rendering of the R8 Spider leaked. We can see that the Audi designers chose a removable targa roof (no folding hardtop or fabric roof). Other changes of the R8 Spider include the two vented bumps behind each seat feeding cold air to the engine and the aluminum side blades.

Though Audi plans to begin sales of the R8 Spider in 2009 with the same 4.2L V8 packing 420hp, due to safety modification, we expect the top speed to be lower than the coupe’s 300km/h (186 mph). Read More: "Audi preparing a convertible R8?"

A few days ago we wrote about Hamann tuning the Ferrari F430. It seems that Hamann likes Ferrari, because they’ve presented their modified version of the Ferrari F430 Spider. Not so impressive as the Black Miracle, but still, a wonderful car. Click to see more pictures. Read More: "Ferrari F430 Spider by Hamann"