The new BMW 3 Series Convertible is a beauty to behold, both when open and closed, boasting all the elegance and unique style characteristic to be expected. The long and sleek engine compartment lid, the low shoulder-line and the low-slung rear end makes it unmistakable in every respect and from every angle. And now the new, retracting hardtop offers a standard of all-round comfort, solidity, and value quite unique in this segment.

TOP OF THE RANGE

The top-of-the-range model is the BMW 335i convertible featuring a six-cylinder power unit complete with Twin Turbo technology providing maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp. The BMW 330d convertible will also be available when the new model is introduced in Europe on March 24, 2007, its 3.0-litre straight- six diesel engine combining an all-aluminium crankcase with the latest generation of common rail fuel injection.

The new roof structure ensures a lower level of noise than ever before at high speeds. At the same time the bodyshell with its extreme torsional stiffness offers everything required for supreme agility and dynamism. Indeed, through its outstanding torsional stiffness, the BMW 3 Series convertible offers a high standard of strength and rigidity.

Open or closed - unmistakable at all times.

These convertibles are characterised by well-balanced proportions and a unique look with the roof both open and closed. Like its predecessor, the car boasts an unmistakable silhouette clearly displaying all its features and strengths even with the retracting hardtop.

With the three roof elements folding conveniently into the luggage compartment and presenting minimum space requirements, the new model continues the low shoulder-line typical of a BMW 3 Series Convertible, complete with its low-slung rear section. The short front overhang, long engine compartment lid and long wheelbase also enhance the impression of stretched dynamism, combining these unique lines with powerful shapes and contours to give this elegant four-seater a truly thrilling look of sportiness and style.

New power units

The design of the new BMW 3 Series convertible helps to give the car an unmistakable look, blending elegance and dynamism. The combination of muscle and refinement provided by the newly developed power units gives BMW's open four-seater, sporting qualities of the highest calibre. Right from the start upon its introduction into the market, the BMW 3 Series convertible is available with a wide range of innovations in drive technology, several new power units making their world debut all at the same time.

Obviously, this gives the convertible a truly unique line-up of engines. All gasolene power units available in the BMW 3 Series Convertible boast BMW's new High Precision Injection - that is second-generation direct gasolene injection ensuring a significant improvement of fuel economy in everyday motoring.

The most sporting and dynamic version of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is powered by the world's first straight-six boasting Twin Turbo technology, High Precision Injection and an all-aluminium crankcase. Displacing 3.0 litres, this cutting-edge high-performance engine develops maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp and peak torque of 400 Newton metres/295 lb-ft, ensuring supreme driving dynamics in the BMW 335i convertible at all times.