Road TestCar reviews - BMW - 3 Series - 335i ConvertibleBMW models3 Series 318i Executive sedan 318i sedan 318ti Sport 3-dr hatch 320d sedan 320i Gran Turismo 320i sedan 323i Touring 330Ci convertible 330Ci coupe 330d sedan 330e 330i sedan 335i Convertible 335i coupe 335i Touring 340i Compact 5-dr hatch range Convertible range Coupe and Convertible Coupe and Convertible diesels Coupe range GT M3 and M4 M3 Competition M3 coupe M3 CS M3 sedan range sedan range Touring Research BMW OverviewWith a twin-turbo inline six, the BMW 335i Convertible is no 'soft' topper17 Aug 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS THE new 3 Series Convertible marks BMW’s first folding metal-roofed drop-top and uses a three-piece design to strike a fine balance between strict in-house design parameters and engineering capabilities. The result is a sleek sun-lover that looks almost identical to its Coupe sibling yet does not suffer from the ‘big bum’ syndrome. With much-needed revisions to the iDrive multi-function system for improved useability and the infamous run-flat tyres also receiving some much-needed ride compliance, the 3 Series Convertible is back to reclaim its throne as the most dynamic luxury four-seater convertible. Paired with the already-proven 225kW/400Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline six as first seen in Coupe guise, the range-topping 335i has the right arsenal to conquer. Model release date: 1 April 2007 to 1 August 2010 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelWidely regarded as the real estate agent’s car of choice, the E46 330Ci Convertible was hugely successful over its seven-year lifespan. Power was courtesy of a DOHC 24-valve 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with an early version of BMW’s VANOS variable valve timing system. It produced 170kW of power at 5900rpm and 300Nm at 3500rpm. The E46 also saw the introduction of a fully electronic drive-by-wire throttle. In March 2003, the car received a mild facelift including revised headlights and LED tail-lights, plus standard stability control. |
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