# Funke & Will AG's Hot New Convertible 2nd Gen Yes! Roadster 3.2 By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-02-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funke-will-ag-roadster-32-sexy-yes References: [chicagoautoshow](http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles/detail.asp) & [yes-roadster.net](http://www.yes-roadster.net/) The 2008 Yes! Roadster was one of the most exciting cars to make its first appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2,000 pound car has a 3.2 liter V-6 engine that puts out about 255 horse power. "Transmission choices include a standard equipped 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic. Inside the 2-seat cockpit are high-quality chrome and leather materials. Ventilated disc brakes with 4-piston fixed calipers in front and back quickly bring the vehicle to a rapid stop," ChicagoAutoShow.com wrote. The 2008 Auto Show runs from February 8th to 17th at McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive at 23 rd Street. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convertible Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a convertible vehicle with improved fuel efficiency and eco-friendly features. - **Powerful Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a high-powered engine with enhanced efficiency and lower emissions. - **Advanced Braking Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a braking system that provides quicker and safer stopping capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative technologies, such as electric powertrains and autonomous driving, into the production of vehicles. - **Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly technologies and materials for automotive applications to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicles. - **Car Show Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform car shows into immersive experiences by incorporating virtual reality, interactive displays, and personalized customer interactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [453-HP Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2.md) - [Ultra-Fast Manual Transmission Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m.md) - [Sleek Conceptual EV Convertible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-convertible.md) - [Open-Top Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5-roadster.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md)