Fourth-generation 3 Series Convertibles featuring a first-for-BMW retractable hardtop with power operated three-piece steel roof for enhanced safety and outstanding vehicle dynamics - 335i Convertible equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 300 hp & 300 lb-ft of torque and direct fuel injection. 328i Convertible powered by an aluminum/magnesium 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine featuring Valvetronic technology and rated at 230hp & 200 lb-ft of torque. Luxurious and roomy interior with seating for four and enhanced details.
Few other automobiles stir emotions quite like a convertible. Whether it's the feeling of freedom created by top-down driving or their seductive shapes, convertibles have long been regarded by many car enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike as providing a one-of-a-kind exhilarating driving experience. However, that experience can come at a price because a traditional fabric roof often does not provide sufficient chassis stiffness necessary for agile handling.
Writing for Car and Driver.com, Dave Vanderwerp observed that the 3 Series convertibles drive as good as they look. "From the driver's seat, we can tell you that the new 3 Series is among the stiffest in its class, with almost no perceptible quivers felt through either the seat or the steering wheel."
Sam Hardy of the UK's Auto Express wrote, "... just like its predecessors, the newcomer drives brilliantly. Strengthening of the chassis and windscreen pillars has resulted in the stiffest open-top BMW ever, and the 3 Series feels rock-solid over bumps. With such a solid platform, it's great fun through bends, turning in instantly, staying flat during high-speed cornering and giving excellent feel thanks to its weighty, accurate steering." The BMW 3 Series Convertibles provide a new dimension to open-air motoring with a retractable hardtop. Made of lightweight steel and operated by an electro-hydraulic mechanism, the three-piece roof opens in just 22 seconds (taking only one second more to close) and folds smoothly into the rear compartment of BMW's newest convertibles. The three-element steel roof structure ensures lower noise levels even at high speeds, enhances safety, creates a more luxurious and comfortable cabin and helps stiffen the chassis to provide precise handling.
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