BMW 3 Series Convertible

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2007 North American International Auto Show

BMW 3 Series Convertible

This centennial show in Detroit marks the starting point for a global victory of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. For the fourth generation of this unique convertible based on the BMW 3 Series once again has everything it takes to thrill the aficionado of open-air motoring the world over.

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The new model combines the unique feeling of driving in the open air borne out in particular by its low and horizontally oriented shoulder line as well as the windscreen frame moved far to the front with dynamic driving qualities raising the new BMW 3 Series Convertible to a brand-new dimension.

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Boasting the most advanced chassis in its class and a body with torsional stiffness exceeding everything seen so far in a BMW Convertible, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is both an agile performer and a supreme exercise in outstanding style.

The top model in the range is the new BMW 335i Convertible powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six featuring an all-aluminium crankcase, twin-turbo technology and High Precision Injection for maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp (300 hp in the USA).

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This second generation of direct gasoline injection is also to be admired in other four- and six-cylinder versions of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible, ensuring efficient dynamics of an unprecedented standard at all levels of power and performance.

The new retractable hardtop extending fully automatically within just 23 seconds over the passenger compartment guarantees yet a further enhancement of interior comfort and motoring pleasure also at high speeds.

The three-piece lightweight steel plate roof structure comes with a fully covered roofliner and, with its large windows, offers much better all- round visibility than in a car with a soft roof, over and above optimised sound insulation.

Opening the roof is a full second faster than closing, the roof elements coming to rest in compact arrangement above one another in the rear of the car, thus leaving an ample 210 litres or 7.35 cubic feet of storage space even when driving with the roof down.

The intelligent throughloading concept, in turn, offers additional storage capacities, enabling the driver and his passengers to use the rear of the car together with the rear seat backrest folding down in one section, a large opening to the luggage compartment, and the optionally available ski and transport sack modules in many ways to accommodate large and bulky items of luggage.

In the new BMW 3 Series Convertible intelligent arrangement of all features and components providing superior diversity on the road is an additional quality feature quite unique in the segment of open four-seaters.

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Photos: BMW

January 08, 2007

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