2014brBMW 435i Convertible
After nearly three decades of dominance, BMW hasbrraised the roof on a new era of convertibles. Having hit dealers in the firstbrquarter, the new BMW 435i picks up where its predecessor, the 335i, left off.brRedesigned from virtually every angle, BMW's latest is larger, wider, lower tobrthe road and, thanks to an improved roof design, brings a new level of coupebrcomfort to the top-down set.
Unmistakablebrfamily ties bind with the 435i's striking front end, which hosts the well-knownbrdouble-kidney grille, four round headlights and a large air intake in the frontbrapron. New elements include the convertible's muscular wheel arches and wide track,brwhich show off an aggressive stance and prominent horizontal lines. With thebrflowing lines of its redesigned silhouette, set-back cockpit and low groundbrclearance, the vehicle is a head-turner.
As the high waterbrmark for the 4 Series, the 435i's multi award-winning TwinPower Turbo 3.0-literbr6-cylinder engine is a cut above that of its little brother, the 428i. Bothbrfeature a standard 8-speed sport automatic transmission, but the more powerful 435ibrfeatures rear-wheel drive that helps makes the most of its 300 horses.
Fraught withbrluxury features typical of any high-end convertible, the 435i does have abrsensible side. Thanks to the car's lightweight construction, aerodynamic featuresbrand its gas-sipping ECO PRO mode, fuel consumption can be reduced by as much asbr20 percent, resulting in an impressive 30mpg highway.
BMW has once againbrhit the mark with an inspiring drive that keeps your head in the clouds yet allbrthe while remains grounded.
Details
Engine: 3.0-literbrTurbocharged 6-cylinder
Horsepower: 300 hp
MPG: 30 mpg/hwy
MSRP: startingbrat $54,900
0-60: 5.4 sec