What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard top vehicle, fast (8)" mean?

The definition is "fast". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAR (synonym of "vehicle,") + APACE (synonym of "fast"); definition: "Hard top" The answer is CARAPACE.

Hard top vehicle, fast (8)

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