The new BMW 3 Series Convertible

The new BMW 3 Series Convertible. Description in Brief.
2 Open Beauty: The new BMW 3 Series Convertible. 4 The new
BMW 3 Series Convertible. Description in Brief. • Fourth
generation of the open two-door model based on the BMW 3 Series, for
the first time with a retracting lightweight steel
hardtop, a three-piece roof construction opening and
closing fully automatically, and the roof opening by remote control as
a standard feature. • Undiluted re-interpretation of the classic
lines of the BMW 3 Series Convertible, dynamically
stretched silhouette, low shoulder line accentuating the openness of
the car, low and dynamic rear section. • Seating position and
length of the windscreen frame specifically designed and laid
out to provide a unique experience of open-air motoring in the typical
style of the BMW 3 Series Convertible, all-round
visibility optimised with the car closed, visibility to
the rear enlarged by 38 per cent, side windows 30 per cent larger,
fully covered roof lining, designed and laid out for
perfect qualities at high speeds. • Weight-reduced,
crash-optimised lightweight body, new benchmark for torsional
stiffness in a BMW Convertible. • Wide range of safety features
with frontal, head/thorax airbags, belt latch
tensioners, belt force limiters, sensor-controlled safety electronics
including rollover protection with rollbars moving up
automatically when required behind the rear seats.
• Exclusive interior design with sporting and elegant lines,
driver-oriented cockpit, high-quality materials,
automatic air conditioning tailored to the specific
requirements of a convertible, leather upholstery with SunReflective
technology reducing high temperatures on the seats and
armrests otherwise caused by sunglare, audio, TV,
navigation and telecommunication aerials integrated invisibly
into the car. • Four full-size seats, single seats at the rear
separated from one another by the centre console
extending back into the rear-seat area, maximum luggage capacity
350 litres/12.25 cu ft (210 litres/7.35 cu ft with the roof open),
unusually large variability of luggage space thanks to
optional through-loading at the rear. • New six- and
four-cylinder power units, all gasoline engines with direct fuel
injection, six-cylinder diesel available from the start upon model
launch. • New six-speed automatic transmission with enhanced
gearshift dynamics, transmission connected almost
directly to the engine and with optimised gearshift
comfort for powerful acceleration and enhanced fuel economy. •
Engine variants: BMW 335i Convertible: straight-six gasoline engine with
Twin Turbo technology and direct fuel injection (High Precision
Injection), 2,979 cc engine capacity, 225 kW/306 hp max output, 400
Nm/295 lb-ft max torque, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.8 sec, top speed
250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption to the EU standard 9.9
litres/100 km (28.5 mpg Imp). BMW 330i Convertible: straight-six
gasoline engine with direct fuel injection, 2,996 cc engine capacity,
200 kW/272 hp max output, 320 Nm/236 lb-ft max torque, acceleration
0-100 km/h in 6.7 sec, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel
consumption to the EU standard 8.1 litres/100 km (34.9 mpg Imp). BMW
325i Convertible: straight-six gasoline engine with direct fuel
injection, 2,996 cc engine capacity, 160 kW/218 hp max output, 270
Nm/199 lb-ft max torque, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7.6 sec, top speed
245 km/h (152 mph), average fuel consumption to the EU standard 7.9
litres/100 km (35.8 mpg Imp). BMW 320i Convertible: straight-four
gasoline engine with direct fuel injection, 1,995 cc engine capacity,
125 kW/170 hp max output, 210 Nm/155 lb-ft max torque, acceleration
0-100 km/h in 9.2 sec, top speed 220 km/h (136 mph), average fuel
consumption to the EU standard 6.7 litres/100 km (42.2 mpg Imp). BMW
330d Convertible: straight-six diesel engine with all-aluminium
crankcase and latest-generation common rail fuel injection, 2,993 cc
engine capacity, 170 kW/231 hp max output, 500 Nm/369 lb-ft max
torque, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7.1 sec, top speed 245 km/h (152
mph), average fuel consumption to the EU standard 6.9 litres/100 km
(40.9 mpg Imp). Open Beauty: The new BMW 3 Series Convertible. •
First BMW 3 Series Convertible with a retracting hardtop. •
Three-piece roof structure in lightweight steel plate. • Just as
unique as before: silhouette and seating position in the classic style
of the BMW 3 Series Convertible. • Exclusive,
sophisticated design with roof trim strips and fully lined inner roof.
• Slender C-pillars, large windows for optimised all-round
visibility. • Convertible roof designed for very high speeds (up
to 270 km/h or 167 mph). • Top-of-the-range engine: six-cylinder
225 kW/306 hp turbo. • Unprecedented: six- and four-cylinder
power units with direct gasoline injection. • Lightweight steel
body: greater strength, lower weight. • Highest torsional rigidity
ever on a BMW Convertible. • Four full-sized seats, max 350
litres/12.25 cubic feet luggage capacity. Stylish elegance meets
thrilling dynamics - the new BMW 3 Series Convertible offers a truly
unique driving experience. The fourth generation of BMW's open
four-seater making its world debut at the North American International
Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 7 January 2007 is opening up a new
dimension in the world of motoring, the occupants in a BMW 3 Series
Convertible being protected from wind and weather for the first time by
a retracting hardtop: Made of lightweight steel plate, the three-piece
roof extends up to cover the passenger compartment fully automatically
in just 23 seconds, and opens up even faster in precisely 22 seconds,
folding smoothly into the rear compartment of BMW's open two-door. The
new BMW 3 Series Convertible is absolutely beautiful to behold both when
open and closed, boasting all the elegance and unique style so
characteristic of this very special car. Indeed, the long and sleek
engine compartment lid, the low shoulder-line and the low-slung rear
end make the new BMW 3 Series Convertible absolutely 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. The innovations to be admired within the
engine compartment are just as fascinating, the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible for the first time featuring newly developed six- and
four-cylinder power units with direct gasoline injection. 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 right from the start upon the introduction of the new model
in Europe on 24 March 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 also at high speeds - and 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 new BMW 3 Series Convertible
offers the highest standard of strength and rigidity ever achieved by
an open-air BMW. The sporting characteristics of the car are further
enhanced by harmonious weight distribution and outstanding suspension
technology enabling the new BMW 3 Series Convertible to handle even the
most dynamic and challenging situations in supreme style. Open or
closed - unmistakable at all times. The new BMW Convertible is
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 so 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. When closed, the "greenhouse", as the
passenger compartment is called in technical terms, becomes yet another
symbol of superior dynamics, the engine compartment lid sweeping
smoothly and gently into the sharply inclined A-pillar. The roofline
then dropping slightly towards the rear remains slim and slender also
around the C-pillar, reaching the rear end of the car at clearly
visible angle. This unique design makes the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible truly outstanding and unmistakable at very first sight,
even with its roof closed. So despite the roof finished in body colour,
the car is clearly distinguishable as a genuine convertible. Inside the
new BMW 3 Series Convertible, particularly the functional benefits of
the hardtop come out clearly at very first sight. Indeed, the only way
to outperform the proven qualities of the BMW soft roof in terms of
resistance to even the toughest winter weather and superior noise
control was to switch over to a steel plate structure, the closed roof,
thanks to its large windows and fully lined roof, offering the
occupants optimum all-round visibility as well as a bright and
exclusive ambience. Compared with the former model, the rear side
windows are 30 per cent larger and visibility to the rear has been
improved by no less than 38 per cent. Over and above these obvious
advantages, the low and light design of the roof makes the
shoulder-line of the car the dominating feature from the side even with
the roof closed, again retaining the impression of sporting elegance at
all times. Additional design features emphasise the particular style
and class of the new roof concept, an all-round aluminium trim bar, for
example, showing clearly where the roof begins by taking up the trim
strip on both sides of the roof covers and extending this dividing line
clearly along the side panels and doors all the way to the A-pillars.
The result is an even clearer and more accentuated horizontal
orientation of the shoulder line. Yet a further highlight is the trim
strip on the side frame starting at the A-pillar and surrounding both
the front as well as the rear side window. Then, approaching the
C-pillar, the side trim extends into the shaft cover at the side in
exactly the opposite direction, taking up the "Hofmeister
kick", a traditional feature of BMW design. The functional
elements and components of the roof's kinematic system, finally, are
covered by the roof trim strips. The absence of any visible aerials also
contributes to the beautiful looks of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible:
All aerials required for receiving radio and TV signals as well as the
amplifier components are integrated within the car itself, thus not
requiring conventional rod-type aerials of any kind. Radio reception
with the roof open is ensured by aerials in the side panels, while
aerials in the rear window are automatically activated as soon as the
roof is closed. The GPS signals for the navigation system as well as
multi-band telephone aerials are integrated out of sight in the roof
and side panel. Extra freedom: that unique feeling of driving an
outstanding convertible. It almost goes without saying that the new BMW
3 Series Convertible adds a unique driving experience to the equally
unique looks of the car: Lowering the retractable hardtop into the rear
roof compartment, the driver and his passengers will enjoy an
incomparable experience of open-air motoring borne out in particular by
the flat shoulder-line, the seating position moved far to the back, and
the short windscreen - features ensuring an open-air driving experience
of the highest calibre. The windscreen remains at a generous distance
from the driver's and front passenger's heads, allowing the sun and a
mild breeze to enter the interior unobstructed. Despite the sporting,
extra-low seating position, the door lines at the top make a low and
sporting impression, lots of fresh wind and unrestricted visibility in
both directions thus remaining outstanding highlights also of the new 3
Series Convertible. Total conversion at the touch of a button: the
retracting hardtop. Now boasting a retractable hardtop, the new BMW 3
Series Convertible offers a standard of elegance and comfort quite
unique in its segment. Made of three elements, the lightweight steel
panel roof structure provides an ambience inside the car absolutely
reminiscent of a coupé. And once the roof is lowered into the
passenger compartment, the occupants riding in the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible will enjoy the atmosphere of supreme openness typical of a
thoroughbred open-air performer. Maximum comfort and uncompromising
function are the characteristic features of the new roof with its
highly superior opening and closing mechanism: The three components
making up the hardtop are lifted up electrohydraulically, fully
automatically and in a flowing motion, swivelling to the rear and
coming to rest in the rear section in compact arrangement, with one lid
element resting above the other. To take up the roof elements, the rear
lid of the Convertible also serving as the roof compartment cover opens
conveniently to the back. Then, once the roof has been completely
opened or closed and the hardtop locked, the driver is able to open up
the luggage compartment lid once again the usual way. Yet a further
advantage is that the rear lid comes complete with a soft-close
function drawing the lid down smoothly, gently and automatically until
it is properly closed. Developing the roof kinematics, BMW's engineers
also gave great attention to the appropriate flow and removal of
rainwater, allowing the driver to enjoy open-air motoring also under
changing weather conditions without having to fear the intrusion of
water and moisture into the interior or luggage compartment. And should
rain clouds suddenly appear all the same, any interruption of driving
pleasure in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible will remain extremely
short, with the process of opening or, respectively, closing the roof
taking just 22 or 23 seconds. To ensure optimum use of the car's
storage capacities in every situation, the roof and luggage
compartments are separated from one another by a variable partition
swivelling conveniently to the side when the roof is closed in order to
provide maximum luggage capacity. Then, once the partition is moved down
again, all the driver has to do to open up the car is pull back a
switch in the centre console in the same direction as the roof itself
opening. A further highly convenient feature is that the roof opens and,
as an option, closes automatically by remote control from the central
locking. To preclude the risk of activating this opening and closing
function by mistake, the signal for closing the roof is transmitted to
the car over a distance of four metres or just over 13 feet at the very
most. Like the roof control switch within the interior, the remote
control button must be kept pressed down during the entire opening and
closing process, movement of the roof elements being interrupted
whenever required in any position by simply letting go of the button.
Then, to continue the process, all the driver has to do is press the
remote control button or the switch in the centre console once again,
thus returning to the opening or closing mode. A truly individual
character within the BMW 3 Series. In its dimensions and design, the new
BMW 3 Series Convertible is unmistakably a member of this very special
model line-up: Following the Saloon, Touring, and Coupé, the
Convertible is the fourth variant of the highly successful BMW 3
Series. But despite the family resemblance borne out in many design
features typical of the brand, the new Convertible is first and
foremost a true individualist. Looking at the front end of the car,
this means a clear distinction from the Saloon and Touring, with all
similarities to the BMW 3 Series Coupé ending at the transition
from the engine compartment lid into the A-pillar. The sporting style
of the new Convertible is borne out clearly by the contours of the long
and low engine compartment lid as well as the special design of the
front air dam and headlights. Indeed, the surfaces and lines of the
engine compartment lid curving over the power unit are particularly
dynamic and muscular in their look, following a dynamic sweep extending
from the A-pillars to the outer sides of the BMW kidney grille. The
kidney grille itself, the most outstanding and prominent sign of
distinction on every BMW, stands out more upright than the surrounding
areas and surfaces. Interacting with the three-dimensional frame of the
grille, this particular design provides a truly powerful, absolutely
unique and sophisticated look in every respect. Through their design
and shape alone, the headlights give the new BMW 3 Series Convertible a
self-confident and highly concentrated appearance. This results from
the engine compartment lid extending on above the headlight units
themselves, with the dual round headlights appearing to be cut off at
the top. The new BMW 3 Series Convertible comes as standard with
bi-xenon headlights, a further feature of the round headlight units
being the corona rings intended for daytime use and giving the new BMW
3 Series Convertible a highly attractive benefit providing efficient
daytime illumination now required by law in a large number of
countries. Indeed, these striking light rings make the Convertible easy
to recognise and identify as a BMW at very first sight even at dusk.
Elegance and sleek dynamics. The side view of the car is dominated in
particular by the horizontal shoulder-line giving the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible particular style and elegance. The voluminous, extra-large
wheel arches, in turn, add sporting and dynamic flair from every angle.
The sleek and dynamic look of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is
further accentuated by the contour line running level with the door
handles beneath the shoulder-line and again extending into the
low-slung rear end of the car. The sill-line at the lower edge of the
doors, finally, continues all the way into the air dams at the front
and rear. The gap between the contour line and sill-line becomes
smaller towards the rear wheel arches, where the powerful, muscular
design of the wheel elements gives the contour line additional tension
both at the top and to the outside. This interaction of the car's
lines and carefully modelled surfaces provides a striking
three-dimensional effect guiding not only more light, but also the eye
of the beholder to the area around the car's rear axle. This effect is
indeed intentional, with the optical impression created in this way
reflecting the actual driving experience, the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible again featuring rear-wheel drive for truly outstanding
performance on the road. The rear view of the car is equally sporting
and elegant: Particularly with the roof down, the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible looks low and wide also from behind. And while the contour
line ends in the rear light clusters at the side, the shoulder-line
extends round the entire rear section. Integrated flush in the rear and
side panels of the car, the rear light clusters are split up into two
sections and extend all the way into the lid of the luggage
compartment. Horizontal light rods in LED technology ensure a truly
striking look also at night, while the third brake light is integrated
in the aerodynamically designed spoiler edge on the lid of the luggage
compartment. Standing directly behind the car, the beholder will be
impressed in particular by the particularly flat, low and open
character of the new Convertible, enjoying an unrestricted view from
above the rear lid all the way to the headlights at the front at almost
the same level. Flowing lines for true lightness within the interior.
Sleek and flowing lines, powerful and tense surfaces, and a highly
attractive combination of convex and concave design elements - features
of this kind distinguish not only the body design of the new BMW 3
Series Convertible, but also the interior as a whole. Horizontal lines
dominating the area on and around the instrument panel, as well as
flowing surfaces along the centre console and side panels, give the
interior a particularly light but dynamic touch. At the top the
instrument panel is angled towards the driver, while the controls for
air conditioning, the audio and navigation systems are within optimum
visibility and reach also for the front passenger. The side panel
areas, in turn, display a smooth and sweeping flow extending from the
dashboard all the way to the backrests on the two rear seats. The
centre console also extends all the way to the rear, serving as a
storage compartment between the two single seats. And last but
certainly not least, light effects, a perfect balance of colours and
the combination of suitable materials help to provide a unique
atmosphere within the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. A light bar for
the inner door and side panels available as an option adds a
particularly highlight. Sealed off at the top, this row of lights
extends from the front door hinges above the armrest all the way to the
rear, emanating a warm, indirect lighting effect within the car.
Controls and switches used particularly often such as the door handles
and gearshift lever are finished in particularly sophisticated,
high-quality metal to ensure an exclusive feeling not only in their
looks, but also through their touch. The choice of colours for the
interior and upholstery within the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is not
only crucial to the special ambience on board the car, but also offers
many options for individual style and customisation. Bright colours
within the passenger compartment serve above all to emphasise the
elegant style of BMW's open four-seater, while a darker ambience
highlights the sporting character of the Convertible. New power units
for a perfect combination of muscle and refinement. The design of the
new BMW 3 Series Convertible helps to give the car a truly unmistakable
look, a perfect blend of elegance and dynamism. And the combination of
muscle and refinement provided by the newly developed power units
giving BMW's open four-seater sporting qualities of the highest calibre,
is equally unique: Right from the start upon its introduction into the
market, the new 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 new
Convertible a truly unique line-up of engines, all gasoline power units
available in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible boasting BMW's new High
Precision Injection, that is second-generation direct gasoline
injection ensuring a significant improvement of fuel economy also in
everyday motoring. The top-of-the-range engine is of course the new
3.0-litre straight-six with Twin Turbo technology already widely lauded
in the new BMW 3 Series Coupé. And over and above this ultimate
performer, the BMW 3 Series Convertible is available right from the
start also with a six-cylinder diesel. High-performance power unit
with Twin Turbo technology. 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 new BMW 335i Convertible at all times.
And through the combination of turbocharging, on the one hand, and
direct gasoline injection, on the other, this new top-of-the-range
driving machine is a fascinating example of Efficient Dynamics. Further
features are the characteristic qualities so typical of a BMW
straight-six, such as supreme smoothness, fast-revving response, and
refined power at all times. The Twin Turbo power unit in the BMW 335i
Convertible develops its superior output far more spontaneously than a
conventional turbocharged engine, the use of two turbochargers each
supplying three cylinders with compressed air virtually eliminating the
traditional "turbo gap", the smaller turbochargers being able
to build up pressure without delay thanks to their lower inertia and
mass forces. Peak torque of 400 Nm or 295 lb-ft comes throughout the
wide speed range from 1,300-5,000 rpm, with the engine revving up
dynamically whenever required to an even more impressive 7,000 rpm. On
the road this kind of power and muscle means the kind of supremacy only
a much larger naturally-aspirated engine was able to offer in the past
(and even then only in very rare cases): The BMW 335i Convertible
accelerates to 100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds, sprinting from 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) in second-highest gear in 7.1 seconds. And this ongoing
surge of power continues consistently all the way to 250 km/h or 155
mph, where electronic control prevents any further increase in engine
speed. Average fuel consumption under the EU standard of 9.9 litres
premium/100 kilometres, equal to 28.5 mpg Imp, is very moderate indeed
for a power unit of this calibre. This extremely efficient development
of power and performance is attributable in particular to direct
gasoline injection: High Precision Injection developed by BMW offers a
significant improvement of fuel economy without in any way restricting
the dynamic qualities of the engine. The principal technology ensuring
this progress is the centrally positioned piezo fuel injector between
the valves and in the immediate vicinity of the spark plug. In this
position the innovative injector opening up to the outside is able to
distribute fuel in a conical and particularly consistent cloud within
the combustion chamber, providing not only even more precise dosage of
the fuel/air mixture, but also a superior cooling effect for higher
compression and optimised combustion at all times. World's first
direct gasoline injection with significantly enhanced fuel economy.
Combining direct gasoline injection with Twin Turbo technology, BMW is
able to significantly increase engine output and performance without an
increase in fuel consumption. A further advantage is that High
Precision Injection is also ideal for lean burn operation, with
particularly economical dosage of fuel into the cloud of air and
gasoline injected into the combustion chambers. In the lean burn mode,
various intercepting layers of the fuel/air mixture form within the
combustion chamber, the amount of fuel in the mixture decreasing as a
function of the distance from the spark plug. The fuel/air mixture is
therefore particularly rich and ignitable only in the direct vicinity
of the spark plug, then, once ignited, carrying on the flame to the
leaner layers at a greater distance from the spark plug in a clean,
smooth and consistent process. Thanks to the jet-guided combustion
process introduced for the first time with High Precision Injection,
this lean burn mode is maintained throughout a particularly wide range
of speeds and running conditions, making an even greater contribution
to the car's all-round economy and the reduction of exhaust emissions.
Yet a further benefit of particular importance is that High Precision
Injection is now able for the first time to fulfil these expectations
made of direct gasoline injection also under everyday driving
conditions. Indeed, this is precisely why no less than three engines
using this principle are making their debut in the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible. The bottom line, therefore, is that not only the thrill of
driving in the open air, but also efficient dynamics of the highest
standard, sets a new benchmark in the world of motoring. The new BMW 3
Series Convertible is entering the market right from the start with two
new straight-six power units featuring lean burn direct gasoline
injection. The starting point in both cases is BMW's 3.0-litre
six-cylinder with its composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase adding
particularly efficient use of energy to optimum engine weight, supreme
running smoothness, and dynamic performance at all times. Fuel economy
has indeed been raised to a significantly higher standard than even in
the case of BMW's efficient, throttle-free VALVETRONIC load management
featured so far in lieu of first-generation direct gasoline injection.
The new 3.0-litre with High Precision Injection comes in two output
stages: In the new BMW 330i Convertible maximum output is 200 kW/272
hp, with peak torque of 320 Newton-metres/236 lb-ft allowing
acceleration to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The top speed of the BMW 330i
Convertible, in turn, is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
And the exceptional efficiency of BMW's new direct gasoline injection
is clearly confirmed by average fuel consumption under the EU standard
of just 8.1 litres/100 kilometres or 34.9 mpg Imp in the combined
cycle. In the new BMW 325i Convertible the second 3.0-litre straight-six
develops maximum output of 160 kW/218 hp and peak torque of 270 Nm/199
lb-ft, again ensuring sporting performance of supreme calibre:
Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 7.6 seconds, top speed is 245 km/h or
152 mph. Another forte of the new BMW 325i Convertible is its average
fuel consumption under the EU standard of 7.9 litres/100 km or 35.8 mpg
Imp. Both of these straight-six power units feature an electrical
coolant pump operating on demand as well as a volume flow-controlled
oil pump serving in both cases to additionally enhance the efficiency
of the engine. Making its debut: four-cylinder with High Precision
Injection. BMW is now focusing on direct gasoline injection also with
its four-cylinder power units: High Precision Injection developed by
BMW offers optimum conditions here, too, for the first time to achieve
a significant reduction of fuel consumption in everyday motoring. And
together with the newly developed four-cylinder engine, further
innovations also serve to enhance all-round efficiency in series
production. The new BMW 320i Convertible is the first model powered by
a four-cylinder with High Precision Injection. Displacing 2.0 litres,
this new power unit develops maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak
torque of 205 Nm/151lb-ft. A further highlight on this first
representative of t