Official 335 Convertible Pictures

[James]

BMW’s new 3 Series Convertible makes its world debut at the 100th North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 7 January 2007. Offering innovations, unique technologies and powerful yet low emission engines, the new 3 Series Convertible is set to offer unparalleled levels of performance and refinement to remain the clear class leader.

Clearly a 3 Series, the Convertible is differentiated in design at the front, back and side from the Saloon and Touring variants with its visually elongated lines and wide stance. The new Convertible also features the first electronically-operated folding hard-top roof offered by BMW and is the world’s first car to be offered with SunReflective seat cooling leather. Under the skin, it will be powered by two efficient yet powerful engines at launch.

Model Price OTR Power
Hp Torque Nm Zero – 62mph Seconds 0 - 62 TopSpeed Mph Mpg
BMW 325i Convertible £33,030 218 270 7.6 152 35.8
BMW 335i Convertible £37,895 306 400 5.8 155* 28.5
* Electronically limited

The new 3 Series Convertible features a three-piece electronically-operated retractable hard-top – a first for BMW. Not only does the new roof deliver the highest levels of refinement and insulation but it also offers added security, better visibility and a greater feeling of space and light for occupants. Because the roof features a larger rear glass windscreen and side windows, visibility has improved by 38 per cent compared to the outgoing 3 Series Convertible.

And, unlike any other convertible, owners of BMW’s latest open-top can enjoy the warm weather and leave the roof down for prolonged periods without singeing themselves on the seats or armrests, thanks to BMW’s unique Sun-Reflective Technology leather upholstery. Special pigments embedded into the leather help reflect infra-red radiation ensuring treated areas that are exposed to sunlight for a prolonged period can remain up to 20 degrees cooler compared to untreated leather.

But, in common with every other BMW and unlike many competitors, the 3 Series Convertible offers ‘show’ and ‘go’ in equal measures. A choice of two petrol engines at launch, the 325i and 335i, both featuring High-Precision Direct Injection technology, offer the perfect blend of performance and economy with further four-and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines to follow during the model’s life cycle.

[AlpinweissM3]

The 335 convertible is going to be sick. I can only imagine what it well be like when people start tuning those things. Twin Turbo 400hp Vert FTW.

[James]

I didn't like the appearance of the E46 M3 convertible because the flared wheel arches made it look overweight. Hopefully BMW will keep M cars strictly to sedans and coupes, and not cave like all other manufacturers. The 335 convertible should keep owners more than happy.

[AlpinweissM3]

Ya I agree seems like it would be a waste to come out with a New M3 convertible. Although I am sure they well BMW knows M=Money.

[Aaron318iS]

Love the design of the new convertibles but that colour doesn't do it any justice IMO. I'm a fan of the folding metal roof

[Miss325]

i'm not such a fan of the metal roof... i tend to think convertibles with metal roofs look a bit heavy

that said, i can't wait to see this car in the flesh!!

[SeRb]

love the car, not too crazy about the colour above though...


i think bmw will extend the m3 to the convertibles though to keep up with the competition (audi s4 etc.)

[James]

Originally Posted by SeRb

i think bmw will extend the m3 to the convertibles though to keep up with the competition (audi s4 etc.)

I think so too. There is nothing more ridiculous than making a convertible version of a sedan is there?

[Miss325]

Originally Posted by James

I think so too. There is nothing more ridiculous than making a convertible version of a sedan is there?

no there is not

[Dan-needabimma]

Incredibly sexy shape! I love the video they put on bmwusa.com... the front-to-back shots are amazing.