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BMW 1-Series Convertible

Published: 1/31/2008 5:05:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Following hot on the heels of the M3 Convertible comes the BMW 1-Series Convertible. Offering top-down fun in BMW’s most compact range, this new car sports BMW’s new gen design aesthetic, with its muscular wheel arches and sculpted panels.

The soft top roof opens and closes within 22 seconds. The roof may also be opened at speeds of up to 50 km/h, which is nearly always in city traffic. An optional roof variant in Anthracite with sewn-in gloss seams providing an interchanging silver effect in sunlight.

Billed as the first premium convertible in the compact segment, the 1 Series Convertible sports high-quality interior trim and upholstery with a wide range of colours and materials. Highly variable use ensured by optional through-loading including transport bag. The trunk will accommodate two golf bags or two snowboards also when the roof is open.

BMW rear-wheel drive is the standard as well as the obligatory choice of turbodiesel and petrol engines

The ranger topper BMW 135i Convertible has as standard the modified M Aerodynamics Package and M Sports Suspension, a 2979 cc engine pushing out an impressive 206 hp. As it is only 115 kg/254 lb heavier than its Coupé sibling, it can still accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

 

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