Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 3 Series - Convertible rangeBMW 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 OverviewFourth-generation 3 Series Convertible breaks new ground for BMW - and its class10 Apr 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS BMW’s all-new fourth-generation 3 Series Convertible proves itself more than worthy of its market-leading predecessor, with a three-piece retracting steel roof and extra chassis rigidity when the roof is down. The 2.5-litre entry-level 325i is a finely-balanced machine that provides plenty of driving pleasure and surprisingly brisk performance, while the 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine in the 335i is a real performance powerhouse, leaping into action with virtually no lag from almost any engine speed and in any gear. With a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, plus all the luxury fittings you would expect at this level, the luxury convertible segment now has a new benchmark. 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 modelThe E46 3 Series convertible was a hugely successful model for BMW Australia, becoming the top-selling vehicle in its market segment. The 330Ci Convertible was powered throughout by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine developing 170kW of power and 300Nm of torque. In its seven-year lifespan, the car was given a mild facelift in March 2003 (headlights and tail-lights, plus stability control. In May 2003 the wild 3.2-litre 252kW/350Nm M3 Convertible was introduced while, at the other end of the spectrum, the entry-level 325Ci model was added in August 2004 - powered by a 141kW/245Nm 2.5-litre six. |
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