BMW 3 Cabrio (E93)

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Als ze in je cache geladen zitten, zie jij de foto's inderdaad. Maar iemand die niet de juiste cookie heeft steken (van op de site waar de foto's staan), en ze niet in z'n cache heeft steken, kan 't voorhebben dat de foto's niet zichtbaar zijn.

'k Ga effe die perssite bekijken! 'k Plaats de kleine foto's dan hier, grote foto's (3k op 3k pixel) op aanvraag.

OK. Ik leer hier nog bij.

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In het kort.

De nieuwe BMW 3 Reeks Cabrio
in het kort

• Vierde generatie van de open tweedeurs gebaseerd op de BMW 3 Reeks, voor de eerste keer uitgerust met een hard plooidak in lichtmetaal, bestaande uit drie delen, met volledig automatisch mechanisme om de kap te openen en te sluiten, zelfs met de afstandsbediening (standaarduitrusdting).
• Nieuwe interpretatie van het klassieke cabrio-design van de BMW 3 Reeks; verlengde en dynamische lijn; lage gordellijn die het open karakter van de auto beklemtoont; lage achtersteven.
• De zetelpositie en de plaatsing van de voorruitkader zorgt voor een rijervaring “met de haren in de windâ€? die duidelijk in de geest is van de BMW 3 Reeks Cabrio, en met gesloten kap is het zicht rondom geoptimaliseerd: achteruit is het zicht met 38% verbeterd en de zijruiten werden 30% groter. De hemel is volledig bekleed en het concept is afgestemd op gebruik bij hoge snelheden.
• Lichter koetswerk dat geoptimaliseerd is voor een grotere veiligheid bij crash; deze Cabrio heeft de hoogste torsieweerstand in de geschiedenis van dit model.
• Volledige veiligheidsuitrusting met frontale, hoofd- en thorax-airbags, gordelvoorspanners, elektronisch veiligheidssysteem gestuurd door sensoren met beveiligingsuitrusting bij koprol en automatisch uitklappende rolbeugels achter de achterzetels.
• Exclusief, sportief en elegant interieurdesign, bestuurderspost volledig op de bestuurder gericht, materialen van hoge kwaliteit, automatische klimaatregeling specifiek voor de cabrio; lederen zetelbekleding met SunReflective technologie voor de weerkaatsing van zonnestralen waardoor de opwarming van zetels en armsteunen onder invloed van zonnestralen voorkomen wordt; onzichtbaar geïntegreerde antennes (voor het audiosysteem, de televisie, de navigatie en de telecommunicatie).
• Vier echte zitplaatsen; individuele achterzetels, van elkaar gescheiden door de doorlopende centrale console; uitzonderlijk moduleerbare kofferruimte dankzij een klep in de achterzetel (optie); maximaal koffervolume van 350 liter (210 liter met open dak).
• Nieuwe zes- en viercilindermotoren; directe injectie op alle benzinemotoren; zescilinder diesel beschikbaar vanaf de lancering.
• Nieuwe zestrapsautomaat voor dynamische versnellingswissels met confortabele overgangen bij felle acceleraties en voor een lager verbruik.

Motoren:

BMW 335i Cabrio: zes cilinder in lijn benzine biturbo met High Precision Injection (directe injectie van de nieuwe generatie); cilinderinhoud 2979 cc; vermogen 306 pk/225 kW; maximumkoppel 400 Nm; acceleratie 0 - 100 km/u 5,8 sec; topsnelheid 250 km/u; gemiddeld verbruik in Europese cyclus 9,9 l/100 km.

BMW 330i Cabrio: zescilinder in lijn met directe injectie; cilinderinhoud 2996 cc; vermogen 272 pk/200 kW; maximumkoppel 320 Nm; acceleratie 0 - 100 km/u 6,7 sec; topsnelheid 250 km/u; gemiddeld verbruik in Europese cyclus 8,1 l/100 km.

BMW 325i Cabrio: zescilinder in lijn met directe injectie; cilinderinhoud 2996 cc; vermogen 218 pk/160 kW; maximumkoppel 270 Nm; acceleratie 0 - 100 km/u 7,6 sec; topsnelheid 245 km/u; gemiddeld verbruik in Europese cyclus 7,9 l/100 km.

BMW 320i Cabrio: viercilinder in lijn met directe injectie; cilinderinhoud 1995 cc; vermogen 170 pk/125 kW; maximumkoppel 210 Nm; acceleratie 0 - 100 km/u 9,2 sec; topsnelheid 220 km/u; gemiddeld verbruik in Europese cyclus 6,7 l/100 km.

BMW 330d Cabrio: zescilinder in lijn diesel met carter volledig in aluminium en Common Rail directe injectie van de laatste generatie; cilinderinhoud 2993 cc; vermogen 231 pk/170 kW; maximumkoppel 500 Nm; acceleratie 0 - 100 km/u 7,1 sec; topsnelheid 245 km/u; gemiddeld verbruik in Europese cyclus 6,9 l/100 km.

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heb je ook al high-res? ik heb deze foto's nodig om iemand te overtuigen niet dat ik hem bijzonder geslaagd vind, ma anders wordt het misschien een c70...

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En in het lang...

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 threepiece
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 sixcylinder
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 shoulderline
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 rearwheel
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 fourcylinder
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 the new
generation of four-cylinder power units is the combination of direct
gasoline injection through centrally arranged piezo injectors with infinite, fully
automatic adjustment of the double-VANOS intake and outlet camshafts as
well as the flexible DISA intake system switching to the right operating mode at
all times. As a result, the new power unit is truly outstanding not only in its
all-round economy, but also in terms of running smoothness and the impressive
development of power.
The new BMW 320i Convertible accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds
and has a top speed of 220 km/h or 136 mph. Average fuel consumption in
the EU test cycle of just 6.7 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 42.2 mpg Imp,
clearly demonstrates the progress achieved with this engine in the area of
all-round efficiency.
Apart from the electrical coolant pump operating on demand and the volume
flow-controlled oil pump, intelligent alternator control and the automatic
start/stop function of the engine also contribute to this superiority on the road.
Intelligent alternator control, for example, ensures that electric power for
the on-board network is developed only in overrun or during application of the
brakes, thus maintaining full engine power at all times when under traction
in the interest of supreme driving dynamics.
Another new technology is the deactivation of the engine when idling,
a function cutting in automatically as soon as the car comes to a standstill.
Then, once the driver presses the clutch pedal, the engine is re-activated
and the driver is able to proceed as before.
Yet a further innovative feature is the magnetic clutch on the a/c compressor
automatically disconnecting the compressor when the driver switches off
the air conditioning and thus ensuring that the engine is no longer required to
provide any energy for running the compressor.
All together, these significant improvements enable the new 2.0-litre fourcylinder
to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent despite the increase
in engine power and performance.

Supreme torque: three-litre diesel in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
Just how attractive a modern diesel may be in a convertible BMW has already
proven clearly with its former open-air model. So now it is only logical to
launch the new BMW 3 Series Convertible right from the start with the latest
generation of 3.0-litre diesel power complete with common rail fuel injection.
Thanks to its supreme smoothness and refinement, the straight-six power unit
is simply ideal for open-air motoring in truly outstanding style. And at the
same time superior pulling force and all-round economy are qualities also
appreciated by the dyed-in-the-wool convertible enthusiast.
Through its sporting character, the 3.0-litre straight-six diesel featured in its
most modern version in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible offers all the
ingredients for supreme driving pleasure. Use of an all-aluminium crankcase,
for example, reduces the weight of the engine compared with the former
power unit by some 20 kilos or 44 lb, this reduction of weight on the front axle
serving in particular to enhance the agility of the new Convertible.
The new power unit comes complete with a turbocharger featuring variable
turbine geometry, and at the same time the new generation of BMW’s
six-cylinder diesel provides even more power and performance from a low
speed range.
New MV injectors and optimised fuel supply applying the common rail
principle, in turn, make fuel injection even more precise, again benefiting both
engine efficiency and running smoothness. And last but not least,
the diesel particulates filter positioned close to the engine helps to significantly
reduce exhaust emissions.
The power unit in the new BMW 330d Convertible develops a superior
170 kW/231 hp, with maximum torque of 500 Nm or 369 lb-ft all the way from
1,750 to 3,000 rpm. This allows the diesel version of BMW’s new Convertible
to accelerate from 0–100 in 7.1 seconds, completing the sprint from
80–120 km/h (50–75 mph) in second-highest gear also in 7.1 seconds, and
therefore clearly confirming the superior pulling force and traction of
BMW’s sporting diesel as a particular advantage above all when overtaking.
Top speed of the new BMW 330d Convertible is 245 km/h or 152 mph,
and average fuel consumption under the EU standard a mere 6.9 litres/
100 kilometres or 40.9 mpg Imp.
Developing particularly refined, high-torque and light diesel engines,
BMW has already made a significant contribution to the growing popularity of
this engine concept. Indeed, BMW’s diesel engines are particularly attractive
not only on account of their efficiency, but also through the dynamic power
and performance they give all kinds of cars in all categories. Precisely this is
why the new BMW 3 Series Convertible will be available at a later point
in time with further diesel engines running on either six or four cylinders.

New automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The new BMW 3 Series Convertible comes as standard with a six-speed
manual gearbox on all gasoline and diesel versions. Despite the larger overall
range of gear ratios between the lowest and highest gears, the small
increments between the individual gears ensures a smooth and consistent
flow of power from one gear to the next, thus providing spontaneous, ongoing
acceleration at all times as well as optimum fuel economy also at high speeds.
A thoroughly upgraded and enhanced automatic transmission is available as
an option serving to meet the greatest demands in terms of comfort and
at the same time providing dynamic power, performance and driving pleasure
whenever required.
An even more effective hydraulic control function, an innovative torque
converter, and significantly enhanced control software ensure a spontaneous
reaction to even the slightest movement of the gas pedal. Reaction times
versus a conventional automatic transmission are down by approximately
40 per cent, and the actual time required for shifting gears has been almost
halved. Direct gear targeting enables the driver to shift back by more than one
gear whenever he wishes, without requiring any more time in the process.
And last but not least, the largely enclosed, self-encapsulated converter clutch
connected directly to the engine helps to enhance the impression of
particularly dynamic power and performance.
Should the driver wish to control the sporting character of the transmission
himself, that is in the manual mode, all he has to do is shift gears by means of
the optional panels on the steering wheel. And since the gearshift paddles
can be activated directly at any time when the gear selector lever is in position
D, this direct, manual gearshift function always provides extremely
spontaneous performance.
While the short reaction times of the new automatic transmission serve to
enhance above all an active and dynamic style of motoring, the direct
connection of the transmission to the engine and optimised choice of the
right gear also serve to reduce fuel consumption.

Modern suspension technology for maximum precision.
The new BMW 3 Series Convertible is ideal not only for all seasons and
weather conditions, but also for all kinds of dynamic challenges on the road.
And in the process the supremacy of the engines and their transmission
of power harmonises ideally with the sheer elegance of this open four-seater,
standard drive configuration with the engine upfront and the drive wheels
at the rear ensuring maximum agility, directional stability and safe handling at
all speeds.
With power being transmitted to the rear wheels, the rack-and-pinion steering
complete with hydraulic power assistance remains free of drive forces.
Active Steering specially geared to the BMW 3 Series Convertible is available
as an option, varying steering forces as a function of road speed and thus
conveying higher steering forces at the same steering angle at low speeds
than at high speeds. This enables the driver to control the car even more
smoothly and with minimum effort, while remaining precisely on course at
high speeds in the interest of maximum safety.
Featuring a double-joint spring-strut tiebar front axle made largely of
aluminium and a five-arm axle at the rear, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible
boasts the currently most advanced suspension in its class. Further
advantages are the low centre of gravity, well-balanced axle load and special
damper set-up helping to give this outstanding two-door its impressive
dynamic driving qualities.
The BMW 3 Series Convertible comes as standard with a high-performance
brake system, the extra-large brake discs requiring the use of 17-inch wheels.
The advantages of this superior brake system are powerful deceleration,
lasting brake quality with minimum fading, and low wear under all conditions.
BMW is furthermore the first carmaker in the world to fit its models with an
ongoing, continuous wear indicator providing permanent information on the
brake pads and their current condition.
The 17-inch light-alloy rims fitted as standard on the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible run on 225/45R17 tyres with runflat qualities: Even when
completely empty without the slightest pressure, the tyres allow the driver to
continue for up to 250 kilometres or 155 miles. Yet a further feature is the
Tyre Defect Indicator permanently monitoring air pressure and warning the
driver as soon as the pressure of air in the tyres drops more than 30 per cent
below the optimum level.

DSC with enhanced functions for extra safety and dynamics.
The highly effective brake system is further enhanced and upgraded by DSC
Dynamic Stability Control with its innovative functions. This latest generation
of DSC technology not only controls the ABS brake function as well as driving
stability on slippery roads by intervening in the brakes or reducing
engine output on the six-cylinder versions of the new Convertible, but also
compensates for any decrease in brake power at extremely high
brake temperatures and features a regular Dry Braking function for optimum
stopping power also in the wet.
The pre-loading function placing the brake pads in standby serves to enhance
brake response whenever necessary, while DBC Dynamic Brake Control
maximises brake pressure whenever necessary in the interest of particular
stopping power.
CDC Cornering Brake Control, in turn, counteracts any unwanted oversteer
of the car when applying the brakes lightly in a bend, and in conjunction with
Active Steering DSC is also able, by countersteering appropriately and
discreetly when applying the brakes on road surfaces with a varying frictional
coefficient, to maintain additional stability at all times.
Integrated ASC Automatic Stability Control ensures optimum traction on loose
surfaces, while DTC Dynamic Traction Control intentionally raises the
threshold for DSC intervening in the brakes, thus allowing the driver to set off
smoothly on, say, loose snow with the drive wheels slightly spinning.
DTC also helps to promote a sporting and active style of motoring, allowing
light slip on the drive wheels and thus enabling the driver to take bends
in a controlled drift. And last but not least, DSC may be deactivated completely
when appropriate on the new BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Light and torsionally stiff: the bodyshell.
The intelligent combination of innovative and proven materials, as well as
modern production technology, helps to give the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible a particularly light but at the same time very stable body. Indeed,
BMW’s body development specialists have achieved particularly impressive
results in optimising the torsional stiffness of BMW’s open four-seater,
achieving the highest level of torsional stiffness ever seen in a BMW Convertible.
These particular qualities of the body come to bear in particular on the
agility of the car, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible offering driving qualities
quite comparable to those of a sports car when both open and closed.
Unladen weight of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is approximately
200 kilos or 440 lb above that of the BMW 3 Series Coupé. This extra weight
results from the use of additional support members in the floor of the
car indispensable for a convertible as well as the electric motors and hydraulic
elements required for opening and closing the retractable hardtop.
The innovative plastic side panels at the front of the car provide an
optimisation in weight highly beneficial to the car’s superior driving dynamics,
weighing 50 per cent less than conventional steel panels used at the same
point. And unlike former plastic components, the new side panels made of a
special synthetic material no longer have to be painted separately and
fitted after the other body components are already in place – instead, they go
through the regular painting process together with the complete body-inwhite.
Given their superior resistance to thermal deformation, their optimised
longitudinal expansion and uptake of moisture, the side panels fully painted
and ready for use offer the same features and qualities as conventional
steel panels also in their looks and appearance.
Dynamic deformation areas at the front end of the car, together with other
features, serve to ensure maximum occupant protection in a head-on collision.
The bulkhead support, for example, is made of innovative, extra-strong
multi-phase steel, longitudinal profile bars, reinforcements as well as the extrastrong
luggage compartment floor, rear and side panels minimising the
consequences of a collision from behind.
In a side-on collision, in turn, the forces acting on the car are diverted to
the opposite side through the reinforced floorpan. The side-sills, on the other
hand, are made of tailored rolled blanks, that is steel profiles in variable
geometry. Interacting with the doors, the seats and their support structure,
and the instrument panel, these specially made components ensure
maximum stability between the A-pillars.
The carefully conceived arrangement and dimensions of the car’s loadbearing
structures, crash boxes and deformation zones help to keep impact
energy away from the passenger cell. Within the interior itself, restraint and
support systems tailored to one another and masterminded by one central unit
ensure exactly the right protection for each occupant, the frontal and
head/thorax airbags, belt latch tensioners and belt force limiters being activated
by the car’s sensor-controlled safety electronics as a function of the type
and severity of an impact.
The head/thorax airbag integrated in the outside of the seat backrest inflates
in the event of a side-on collision over a large area extending from the bottom
end of the backrest all the way to the upper edge of the headrest,
thus providing effective upper body and head protection regardless of the
current seating position.
Extra safety in the event of a rollover is ensured not only through the very
stable A-pillars and the windscreen frame serving as a rollbar, but also by
rollover sensors permanently monitoring all vertical and horizontal movements
of the car. This control is then further enhanced by a central computer
evaluating data on current driving conditions. Once the system registers the
risk of a rollover, therefore, rollbars positioned behind the rear headrests
move up immediately, and the belt latch tensioners on the front seats as well
as the head-thorax airbags are activated within fractions of a second.

Four seats, lots of space, extra freedom: the interior.
The new BMW 3 Series Convertible offers supreme driving pleasure in
the open air for four, with ideal conditions for travelling in style on all four seats.
The front seats, for example, come with integrated belt systems, the centre
console extending all the way to the rear splitting up the rear-seat bench
into two single seats for extra comfort and offering the occupants generous
headroom thanks to their low seating position.
A further improvement over the former model is the increase in shoulder room
at the rear by 8 centimetres or 3.15´´ and additional elbow room of no less than
12 centimetres of 4.72´´.
Access to the two seats at the rear is facilitated by the comfort access function
on the front seats, with the seat release lever fitted in exactly the right position
at the top on the outside of the seat backrest.
Measuring up to 350 litres or 12.25 cubic feet, luggage capacity is also very
generous. And even with the roof down, the remaining capacity of 210 litres or
7.35 cubic feet provides ample space for taking along large hard-shell
suitcases or up to two golf bags. Yet a further benefit is that the rear passenger
compartment in the Convertible may be used to provide additional storage
space: After folding down the single-piece rear-seat backrest, the driver and
passengers are able to conveniently load even bulky objects on the flat
area behind the rear seats, without the risk of making the car dirty or harming
the upholstery.
A feature absolutely unique in this kind of convertible is the optional opening
measuring approximately 40 centimetres or 15.75´´ and connecting the
luggage compartment with the rear passenger area, thus making the new
BMW 3 Series Convertible absolutely ideal for the driver and passenger
travelling long distances and for many transport requirements in everyday use.
Even when using all four seats, the driver and passengers still benefit from
the connection between the luggage and passenger area, a folding throughloading
panel in the middle of the rear seat backrest serving to provide
additional storage space also in this case.
Further options are ski and transport bags fitting on easily and conveniently
within seconds (and being removed just as easily).
With lids folding up conveniently, storage pockets in the inner door linings
provide ample loading capacity and, inter alia, comprise a specially designed
pocket for sunglasses. Yet a further advantage of the folding side pockets
is that the driver and passengers are able to take along all kinds of personal
items properly protected from prying eyes.
The door openers, grab trim, gearshift lever bracket and air vent adjusters
as well as the decal brackets in the leather sports steering wheel featured as
standard all come with a newly developed Pearl Grey chrome surface also
featured on the starter button surround. For all the driver has to do on both the
gasoline and diesel models is press this button in order to start the engine.
The design of the cockpit likewise emphasises the sporting and driveroriented
character of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. Taking his position
at the wheel, the driver will immediately focus on the speedometer and rev
counter extending up to 280 km/h, or, respectively, 8,000 rpm on the sixcylinder
gasoline models and 260 km/h or 7,500 rpm on the other models.


Even clearer, even more intuitive: BMW iDrive with eight favourite
buttons.
The new BMW 3 Series Convertible features BMW’s trendsetting iDrive
control concept masterminding the Navigation, Climate, Entertainment,
and Communication functions. Using the iDrive Controller on the centre
console, the driver is able to choose the appropriate comfort and
communication settings, with the functions and positions chosen being
presented on the Control Display.
The new anti-dazzle monitor adjusting in brightness automatically to
ambient light conditions is positioned in perfect ergonomic arrangement in the
instrument panel, enabling the driver to take up the information displayed at
any time without even turning his head, simply by briefly moving his eyes away
from the road.
Eight freely disposable favourite buttons serve to further simplify operation and
control of the car, requiring the driver to press a button just one single
time in order to retrieve a regular destination or, say, his favourite radio station.
The eight favourite buttons come complete with innovative sensors available
exclusively for BMW’s iDrive control system, the respective function being
clearly presented on the display as soon as the driver just touches one of the
buttons without even exerting any pressure. Clearly, this avoids even the
slightest risk of confusing the favourite buttons.

Individual and exclusive equipment.
Offering a wide range of safety and comfort features, the new BMW 3 Series
Convertible makes every trip an experience in pleasure. In addition, numerous
options enabling the purchaser to customise the car provide the opportunity to
turn the 3 Series Convertible into a unique, one-off model tailored to the
individual owner. To supplement the wide range of standard equipment,
therefore, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible is available with a wide choice of
high-tech audio, navigation and telematic functions originally developed for the
luxury performance automobile.
New management and control of the automatic air conditioning, for example,
serves to enhance the high standard of comfortable motoring in the
Convertible, the automatic programs for ventilating the car selected via iDrive
now being supplemented by another mode: In addition to the three
“Gentle�, “Medium� and “Intense� stages, the driver is also able to activate a
“Convertible� mode whenever the roof is open, thus reducing the influence
of the interior temperature sensor on ventilation control. Instead, temperature
control and blower intensity are then controlled in particular as a function of
the exterior temperature and sunglare.
A further function is adaptation of the amount of air flowing into the car to
its current speed on the road, with Automatic Air Recirculation (AAR) being
automatically deactivated at a road speed of more than 70 km/h or 50 mph.
And when using the heater, finally, the distribution of air is optimised to provide
the same consistent temperature throughout the interior of the Convertible.
The new Convertible mode on the automatic air conditioning is available only
with the roof open. So as soon as the retracting hardtop folds back over
the passenger compartment, the automatic air conditioning will return to the
programme last chosen when the car was closed, the Convertible mode
then being automatically reactivated when the driver opens the roof again.

Sunshine with no regrets: leather reflecting infra-red radiation.
One of the options particularly appealing on a convertible is special leather
developed for the upholstery and interior lining. On this special leather
modified colour pigments serve to reflect the infra-red radiation in sunlight,
very effectively preventing excessive temperatures on the seat surfaces
otherwise typically encountered in weather perfect for open-air motoring.
To achieve this effect, BMW is the first carmaker in the world to use a special
process for the treatment of leather surfaces referred to as SunReflective
Technology. Applying this process, so-called cool pigments are embedded in
the material during production, reflecting infra-red radiation in sunlight in
wavelengths of more than 720 Nanometres invisible to the human eye and
significantly reducing the usual heating effect on the surfaces as a result.
All other qualities of the leather material remain unchanged.
Leather treated by means of SunReflective Technology is used in the new
BMW 3 Series Convertible both on the seat upholstery and on the
armrests, thus avoiding body contact with hot surfaces, an unpleasant
downside of sunshine particularly in summer.
This new leather treatment is able to reduce surface temperatures on dark
interior colours by up to 20 °C, and also offers advantages on light upholstery,
where the heating effect of sunshine is less severe.
To optimise motoring comfort, not only the heating effect of sunshine, but also
the flow of fresh air when driving with the roof down may be “dosed� better
than ever before. To achieve this effect, a wind deflector developed especially
for the new BMW 3 Series Convertible reduces air swirl within the interior
also at high speeds. This new wind deflector is fastened firmly in the rear of the
passenger compartment by supports in the side panels featured as standard,
and is then swivelled up into position. With the rotary knob on the fastening
mechanism moving the grab anchors on both sides of the deflector,
just one single movement of your hand either on the driver’s or passenger’s
side is sufficient to securely fasten the deflector in position.

Absolutely unique for 20 years: the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
The elegant silhouette, the low and horizontally aligned shoulder-line,
and a seating position making all contacts with the outside world a particularly
intense experience – driving with the roof down in a BMW 3 Series
Convertible has been an outstanding experience for the last two decades.
Indeed, the unique driving pleasure provided in this way has become
the very symbol of this very special model, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible
now continuing this tradition without the slightest compromise.
Right from the start, the very first Convertible based on the BMW 3 Series
was the epitome of dynamic performance and sporting elegance. As the first
premium manufacturer to launch an open four-seater in this segment,
BMW once again took the lead in 1986, adding yet a new element to sheer
driving pleasure. And although competition in this segment new at the time
has now become most challenging and fierce, the BMW 3 Series Convertible
remains unique to this very day.
Unlike many open four-seaters in other classes, the first BMW 3 Series
Convertible was able to fulfil the strictest safety demands without requiring a
rollbar. A further asset was that its soft top moved down completely beneath
a firm cover at the rear of the car, once and for all introducing the classic line of
the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
This beautiful style was continued in 1993 with the second version of the
3 Series Convertible, larger wheel arches and A-pillars slanted to a lower angle
giving the second BMW 3 Series Convertible an even more sporting and
dynamic look.
The third rendition of the 3 Series Convertible in the market since the
year 2000 likewise continued this trend towards more dynamism with
muscular surfaces and contours, while retaining its usual proportions and
therefore boasting a low, elegant and open look from every angle. And at the
same time the new model stood out even more from its Saloon counterpart.
Yet a further asset boasted by all BMW 3 Series Convertibles built so far
is that they quickly became classics during their own lifetime. The objective in
developing each new model, therefore, was to adopt the elementary
qualities so typical of a BMW 3 Series Convertible to even more modern,
trendsetting requirements – and precisely this is what the new
BMW 3 Series Convertible is able to offer in a particularly attractive manner:
The new generation comes with an innovative roof concept not only
retaining, but rather further accentuating the original character of the
Convertible. And at the same time this re-interpretation of the BMW 3 Series
Convertible highlights both the elegance and the sporting appearance
of this open four-seater in particular style and clarity.
Opting for a BMW 3 Series Convertible, the discerning purchaser expresses
the wish for a particularly intense driving experience. An experience focusing
on the joy of powerful engines and agile, sporting driving pleasure, as well
as the option to enjoy a generous atmosphere with nothing but the sky above.
Indeed, this visual transparency and visibility is part and parcel of the
driving experience, since nobody would even dream of hiding away in a
BMW 3 Series Convertible. In its fourth generation, therefore,
the BMW 3 Series Convertible offers all these qualities and meets all these
demands in particularly convincing style. Through its comfort and quality
alone, the new, retractable hardtop meets the growing demands of customers
in the premium segment – and at the same it enables this open four-seater
to show even greater qualities as a particularly practical converter fully suited
for year-round use without the slightest restriction.
The innovative power units, in turn, offer efficient dynamics in particularly
fascinating style – all the way to the 225 kW/306 hp Twin Turbo. And last but
not least, the sports car character of the new Convertible is thoroughly
confirmed by the car’s elaborate suspension technology and extremely stiff
bodyshell.
Even when driving the new BMW 3 Series Convertible in less dynamic style,
however, the fundamental rule remains applicable in full: Your focus is
clearly on driving pleasure of the highest calibre, preferably with nothing the
sky above and in beautiful, open style.

[Gast]

Jij vindt 't in 't voordeel van de ene, ik in 't voordeel van de andere. Ik zeg niet dat jij ongelijk hebt, en respecteer jouw mening. Wees dan toch tenminste zo volwassen om ook mijn mening te respecteren. Onder de nuance dat de BMW, om er goed uit te zien, toch signifacant duurder is dan de Volvo, vind ik dat die Volvo S40 of V50 niet dezelfde luxe uitstraalt, niet dezelfde klasse, als zo'n BMW '3.

En 't is niet dat ik met oogkleppen oploop (laat je niet misleiden door m'n avatar), zij die me al bezig gezien hebben zullen getuigen dat, als een auto onder m'n handen komt, 'ie op enórm veel vlakken erg intensief wordt gescreend eer ik er m'n mening over vorm.

Zo'n Volvo S40, die lijkt als twee druppels water op een Ford Focus berline. Daarstraks nog eentje tegengekomen. Dezelfde visueel kortere wielbasis, korte overhangen, smal spoor, beetje opgeblazen koetswerk, ... en binnenin kent zo'n Volvo evenveel "schoonheidsfoutjes" als de huidige BMW '3. Neem daarbij dat je erg weinig aankledingsmogelijkheden hebt en altijd (naar keuze) geplaagd/gezegend bent met die erg koele en leeg ogende middenconsole, en je weet meteen waarom je quasi nooit full option S40's of V50's ziet, in tegenstelling tot A4/'3/C.

Je mag nog "rise and shine" zingen of rijmen al wat je wil, ik heb een onderbouwde en standvastige mening. Nogmaals : no disrespect intended jegens Volvo (ik ben zelfs fan, een V70 maakt mooi kans om m'n huidige '3 touring te komen vervangen binnen een maand of 10), en net hetzelfde tegenover jou en jouw mening, maar ik ben - denk ik - toch ook gerechtigd om er mijn mening op na te houden, en deze naar buiten te brengen.

Corrigeer me als ik me ergens vergis (en kom, om 't effe kort over volwassen en productief discussiëren te hebben, zelf met argumenten aandraven in plaats van je achter half-retorische vragen en gezang te verschuilen ).

Bah ik heb nooit gezegd dat ik jouw mening niet respecteer hoor , laat ons zeggen dat ik sommige zaken gewoon anders zie.

Zoals dat motorenaanbod. Jongens een D5 levert 185pk (als je die zo laat afleveren tenminste) en dan betaal je al een bom aan BIV. Wat kan het mij schelen of BMW een 330d en misschien nog later een 350d heeft. Al wat ik wil zeggen is dat een 320Cd toch niet beter of klassevoller is dan een C70 D5 omdat BMW per toeval ook zwaardere kanonnen in huis heeft. Ik neem aan dat de 330diesels van deze wereld door enkelingen gekocht worden en dat de meesten voor de bescheidener vermogens gaan. Mijn perceptie dagelijks op de weg lijkt dat toch uit te wijzen.

Voor de rest mag jij nauurlijk je mening hebben, maar ik mag toch weerwerk bieden tegen cliché's en ongefundeerde uitspraken hé (zoals die onzin over onderstellen), niet noodzakelijk door jou gedebiteerd. Het is toch niet omdat je weerwerk krijgt dat je meteen moet geloven dat men jouw mening niet respecteert he...

Voor mij is de keus af hoor, het zal me woest wezen hoe iemand anders de notie "klasse" inschat. Ik doe dat op een andere manier en andere mensen wellicht op een nog andere. En zo verkopen alle merken auto's!

Effe on-topic,

De BMW cabrio vind ik mooi, zelfs dat te smalle poepeken is te verschonen, maar de foto's geven mij niet dat "ja!" gevoel. De foto's geven mij het gevoel dat er heel lang en heel hard gewerkt is bij BMW om hiermee op de proppen te komen, maar de emotie is er niet. Het zweet, bloed en tranen overheersen.

Net dat bedoelde ik ettelijke posts hoger met: de C70 heeft net dat ietsje meer: daar zie ik wel frivole lijnen en emotie, en dat voor een Zweed...

En ja, die J-Lo ass zie ik wel (alhoewel...), maar heb jij wel al eens naar J-Lo haar ass gekeken? Is dat een lelijke ass? Ik vind het net zo speciaal dat Volvo erin geslaagd is het geheel zo'n mooie vorm te geven. De J-Lo ass is het geheim waarom de wagen er met gesloten kap beter uitziet dan deze BMW.

Nu ik snap je wel, als purist die vindt dat een cabrio een stoffen kap moet hebben kan jij dat natuurlijk moeilijk smaken, maar ik wél.

Een CC zal altijd een evenwichtsoefening blijven, waar de BMW hier resoluut kiest voor een zo mooi mogelijk uiterlijk zonder dak, terwijl dat bij de C70 eerder schipperen tussen de twee is...

Enfin, goeienavond en nog veel autoplezier!

[Gast]

heb je ook al high-res? ik heb deze foto's nodig om iemand te overtuigen niet dat ik hem bijzonder geslaagd vind, ma anders wordt het misschien een c70...

Jaja, als ze er in 't klein op staan, staan ze er in 't groot op. 't Probleem met de BMW perssite is dat de grote foto's gezipt zijn, en bovendien niet hot-linkable zijn (i.t.t. de "thumbnails"). Ik kan ze wel linken maar dan zal de site op login en paswoord prompten. Bij de thumbnails is dat niet zo.

Ik moet ze dus één voor één binnenhalen, uitpakken, en online smijten, ofwel in een zipje proppen. Doe ik vanavond wel, goed?

[BMWMB]

Prijzen voor België?

[BMWMB]

Ik vind deze nieuwe 3 cabrio ongelooflijk mooi. Zelfs gesloten vind ik 'm qua lijn mooier dan de coupé.
Ik heb zelfs nu al geen heimwee meer naar een textielen dak...

[Gast]

we hebben geduld

[Gast]

BAl wat ik wil zeggen is dat een 320Cd toch niet beter of klassevoller is dan een C70 D5 omdat BMW per toeval ook zwaardere kanonnen in huis heeft.

Tuurlijk niet. 't Zou maar al te zot zijn.

Ik baseer m'n (gewaagde) stelling ook op platform, interieur-look&feel, uitrustings- en personaliseringsmogelijkheden, en dies meer.

Ik neem aan dat de 330diesels van deze wereld door enkelingen gekocht worden en dat de meesten voor de bescheidener vermogens gaan. Mijn perceptie dagelijks op de weg lijkt dat toch uit te wijzen.

In België is dat zo. In Duitsland werd van de E46 coupé met diesel ongeveer 40% als 330d afgeleverd, en 60% als 320d. Bij de cabrio lag de verdeling zelfs op 50/50, al speelt in het nadeel van de vierpitter daar dan dat 'ie slechts na bepaalde tijd leverbaar was, de 3-liter was er al 'n stuk eerder.

Zo'n 3-liter is dus zeer zeker niet zo'n uitzondering als wij Belgen (gedwongen door het fucked up taxatiesysteem) wel durven denken.

Het is toch niet omdat je weerwerk krijgt dat je meteen moet geloven dat men jouw mening niet respecteert he...

Tuurlijk niet. 'k Moet die bepaalde smileys en zangstukjes dan verkeerd geïnterpreteerd hebben, sorry.

Voor mij is de keus af hoor, het zal me woest wezen hoe iemand anders de notie "klasse" inschat. Ik doe dat op een andere manier en andere mensen wellicht op een nog andere. En zo verkopen alle merken auto's!

De pure waarheid !

de foto's geven mij niet dat "ja!" gevoel. De foto's geven mij het gevoel dat er heel lang en heel hard gewerkt is bij BMW om hiermee op de proppen te komen, maar de emotie is er niet. Het zweet, bloed en tranen overheersen.

Ik zou het - voor mezelf - niet beter kunnen uitdrukken.

Al zijn dit natuurlijk de eerste foto's. De '3 coupé vond ik aanvankelijk ook maar zozo, 'k was bang van een op foto ogenschijnlijk obesitas-kont ... maar in 't echt is daar niks van aan (naar mijn mening), en is 'ie schitterend.

Plus de getoonde kleurencombinatie van de CC hier is op z'n zachtst gezegd érg Amerikaans te noemen, en 't flatteert de auto niet.

En ja, die J-Lo ass zie ik wel (alhoewel...), maar heb jij wel al eens naar J-Lo haar ass gekeken? Is dat een lelijke ass?

Neen, maar als je 't in 't geheel bekijkt is 't buiten proportie.

Nu ik snap je wel, als purist die vindt dat een cabrio een stoffen kap moet hebben kan jij dat natuurlijk moeilijk smaken, maar ik wél.

Maar de markt bepaalt het aanbod, en blijkbaar moeten veel meer mensen te vinden zijn geweest voor het open ding met blikken deksel dan het open ding met stofmutsje, want ik denk dat we er toch van uit mogen gaan dat Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen en nu ook BMW (en dan vergeet ik er waarschijnlijk nog enkele) toch wel hun huiswerk hebben gemaakt en onderzocht hebben of er wel een markt voor is.

[Gast]

Zelfs gesloten vind ik 'm qua lijn mooier dan de coupé.

Oh nééé hè, niet wéér een bestellingswijziging...

[Gast]

heb je ook al high-res? ik heb deze foto's nodig om iemand te overtuigen niet dat ik hem bijzonder geslaagd vind, ma anders wordt het misschien een c70...

Hier staan ze : http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2007-335i_convertible/

[Gast]

Hier staan ze : http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2007-335i_convertible/

Ah voila, makkelijk. Moet ik me vanavond niet meer uitsloven.

En die enkele pics die er niet bij staan (openingsprocedure dak) zijn - denk ik - de minst interessante om in highres te hebben.

Thx!

[BMWMB]

Oh nééé hè, niet wéér een bestellingswijziging...

Neen, ik wil geen cabrio, toch niet nu alleszins. Onze kinderen zijn nog te klein.