Future powerplants to be offered
Following the introduction of the 325i Convertible and the 335i Convertible, three further engines will be introduced. The 320i Convertible with its all-new 170hp four-cylinder engine will accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds before going on to a top speed of 220km/h, yet still manages 6.7 l/100km on the combined cycle.
The 3.0-litre straight-six powering the 330i Convertible is the world’s lightest production six-cylinder engine and is also one of the highest performing. The 2,996cc 272hp unit is capable of propelling the 330i Convertible from zero to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds and is electronically limited to 250km/h. The car returns an excellent fuel consumption figure of 8.1 l/100km on the combined cycle.
For those who prefer the enhanced economy of a diesel engine without wishing to lose any on-road performance the 231hp 330d Convertible is also offered. With a torque curve flatter than a 14th Century map of the world, the 500Nm peak output of the second-generation common rail engined 330d Convertible offers smooth and swift motoring. Zero to 100km/h is dispatched in 7.1 seconds and top speed is 245km/h. The 330d Convertible posts a combined consumption figure of 6.9 l/100km.
The BMW 3 Series Convertible will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January, 2007. It will go on sale in March, 2007.
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