LA Auto Show 2013: BMW 4 Series Convertible

 

The BMW 4 Series Convertible has its world premiere at the 2013 LA Auto Show.

The new BMW 4 Series Convertible is visibly larger in width, track and wheelbase than the outgoing BMW 3 Series Convertible. Under the hood, the new BMW 435i sports the same N55 engine as the 435i Coupe, 306 horsepower coming from a six-cylinder.

The new BMW 4 Series Convertible will be offered in the US in 2014 Q1 as both a 428i and as a 435i, with a base MSRP of $49,675 and $55,825, respectively.

 

Dimension

* Length: 4638 mm

* Width: 1825 mm

* Height: 1384 mm

* Weight: 1680 kb – 1815 kg (varies based on model and options)

* Luggage Capacity: 220 – 370 liters

 

Performance

* 0 to 100 km/h (62mph): 8.2 seconds (BMW 420d Convertible), 6.4 seconds (BMW 428i Convertible), 5.5 (5.6) seconds (BMW 435i Convertible)

* Top Speed: 235 km/h – 250 km/h

* Transmission: Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic

 

* Power: 184 hp (BMW 420d Convertible), 245 hp (BMW 428i Convertible), 306 hp (BMW 435i Convertible)

* Torque: 380Nm / 280 lb-ft (BMW 420d Convertible), 350Nm / 258 lb-ft (BMW 428i Convertible), 400Nm / 295 lb-ft (BMW 435i Convertible)

Pricing

* BMW 428i – $49,675 (MSRP, before $925 destination & handling)

* BMW 435i – $55,825 (MSRP, before $925 destination & handling)