New BMW 4 Series Convertible revealed

BMW, the German luxury carmaker has unveiled the all-new 4-Series Convertible, which is scheduled to launch at the next month's LA Motor Show. The exterior of the new 4 Series Convertible looks similar to that of the coupe albeit, except some updates like a retractable metal roof and others.

The new BMW 4 Series Convertible will be offered in the US as both a 428i, featuring BMW’s award-winning TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and as a 435i with the multi-award winning TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline six. Both will feature a standard 8-speed sport automatic transmission. The 428i Convertible will be offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive or with optional xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system, while the 435i Convertible will be available at launch with rear wheel drive. The 2014 BMW 428i Convertible will have a base MSRP of $49,675 (Rs. 30 lakh), and the 2014 BMW 435i Convertible will have a starting price of $55,825 (Rs. 34 lakh). Both prices include $925 (INR 56591.50)destination and handling. The 2014 BMW 4 Series Convertible will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014.

The new BMW 4 Series Convertible is visibly larger in width and wheelbase than the outgoing BMW 3 Series Convertible, and its stretched silhouette sits considerably lower to the road. This, together with its BMW-typical short overhangs, long hood and set-back passenger compartment with flowing roofline, give the BMW 4 Series Convertible a visual balance. The car’s striking front end – with its characteristic BMW design features, such as the double-kidney grille, four round headlights and a large air intake in the front apron – is keen to display its family ties with the BMW 3 Series. New elements of the BMW 4 Series Convertible are the Air Breathers, which are positioned rearwards of the front wheel arches to reduce drag. The Convertible’s muscular wheel arches and wide track give an aggressive stance, with its prominent horizontal lines.

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