BMW has reverted to a soft-top configuration for the 1st time since the E46 3 Series Cabriolet was phased out in 2006 (the E93-gen 3 Series Convertible and its F33-generation 4 Series successor had folding hardtops), the newcomer has comparatively sleeker rear styling, especially in terms of its shapelier three-quarter proportions. Why?Well, because it has less to fold away:the new fabric roof assembly is more compact (and 40% lighter) than the previous car’s metal-and-glass origami.
Another benefit of the newcomer’s revised roof configuration isa better-claimed luggage capacity of 300litres (80litres more than before) with the roof down and 385litres (15litres) when the roof is up. A storage package, folding rear backrest and through-loading facility are standard.Meanwhile, to compensate for the loss of torsional rigidity (because of the absence of a solid roof), BMW has stiffened the 4 Series Convertible’s body with specific bracing, an aluminium shear panel at the frontand reinforced side skirts. The newcomer also has a 50:50 weight distribution
BMW South Africa is offering just the two convertible models for now; 420i and M440i xDrive. When it comes to engines, the 420i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder motor, developing 135 kW and 300 Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox and BMW claims its entry-level 4 Series Convertible can accelerate to 100 kph in just 8.2 seconds and will run to a top speed of 236 kph. In terms of economy, BMW claims a consumption figure of 6.6 L/100 km.
For the performance fans, the M440i xDrive Convertible packs a turbocharged 3.0-litre 6-cylinder motor that thumps out 275 kW and 500 Nm, as well as an 8-speed gearbox.Thanks to all-wheel drive, it's claimed to hit 100 kph in just 4.9 seconds and will run to a top speed of 250 kph. It's claimed to consume 8.2 L/100 km. If you're wanting even more performance, there will be a BMW M4 Convertible, due for a reveal sometime in 2021.
The BMW 4 Series configurator has some interesting options to consider for your topless experience. There are plenty of exterior and interior colour combinations, as well as6 alloy wheel designs, ranging from 17-inch to 19-inch in size. To give your BMW 4 Series Convertible a stylish look, theM carbon exterior package for R83 600 has you covered. Other options of interest include:BMW LASERLIGHT headlightsR16500, Tyre pressure sensorsR5000, Adaptive M suspension R16900, M Sports suspension R6 400, Harmon Kardon sound system R12 500 and the clever Parking Assist Plus with its intelligent camera software for R17 600.
BMW 420i Convertible R957 466
BMW M440i xDrive Convertible R1 392 634
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