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New Car 2007: 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible

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Monday, February 12, 2007

2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible

by J.P. Vettraino, NewCarTestDrive.com

On Sale:
Spring 2007
Expected Pricing:
$39,000-$58,000

The all-new BMW 3 Series Convertible is everything we'd expect, and more.
If you're familiar with other models in the current 3 Series line, you're generally familiar with the convertible. Unveiled at January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 2007 3 Series Convertible has the same engines, the same basic features and performance and the same options as the current sedan and coupe. It goes on sale this spring.
So what's the big news? The familiar folding fabric top is now made of steel. This fourth-generation 3 Series Convertible is the first BMW with a retractable hard top.
Styling-wise, the new convertible is closer to the 3 Series coupe than the sedan. We've decided that the long hood, low shoulder line and broad-shouldered rear end look better without a roof. The 3 Series Convertible's navigation and radio antennas are hidden within the car, so there's nothing to interrupt the flow of the profile. The standard wheels are 17 inches in diameter, with fun-flat tires; 18-inch wheels are optional.
The retractable top is made of three panels of high strength steel that fold open with one button, stacking one on the other under a rear-hinged cover behind the rear seats. The process takes 22 seconds. With BMW's Comfort Access keyless start option, the top can be raised or lowered with a button on the key fob.
While it adds a bit more weight than a fabric top, the steel top presents several advantages, starting with better visibility and more light when the top is closed. The side windows and rear glass are 30 percent larger than they were on the previous 3 Series Convertible. The steel roof also means lower interior noise levels, even at high speeds. It has more torsional strength, meaning the convertible's overall body/chassis rigidity is closer to that of the 3 Series sedans.
Inside, the convertible features new leather upholstery developed specifically for this car. Special reflective color pigments reflect infra-red radiation from the sun, keeping seat surfaces and leather panels cooler in direct sunlight.
Truck space measures 12.25 cubic feet, which is slightly more than what's available in the 3 Series coupe. Trunk space falls to 7.3 cubic feet when the top opens and stores itself in the trunk, however.

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