Spy photographers caught some very clear photos of the forthcoming 2008 BMW 3-Series convertible (E93) today. The car is visible with the less disguise than ever before, and we now have a very clear good of how the finished product will look on the road. Some camo remains on the taillights and side windows.
As one would expect, it will be powered by the same engines as the coupe, and equipped with a retractable steel roof that folds completely into the trunk. Rumors over the past several months have indicated an M3 convertible might not be offered due to weight issues with the roof. The current convertible will continue to be built until the end of this year, with an expected total of 270,000 units built and sold. The new 3-series convertible will hit European showrooms in March 2007, and reach America shortly afterwards. Gallery after the jump…
10/11, 11:33 PM
posted by:
MyGodBeatsYourGod
I read somewhere that they were thinking of both a hard- and soft-top versions. Same rumours for the DCX Sebring. MX5 Miata has started something?
10/12, 12:23 AM
posted by:
Renton
Does not seem as sleek as the standard Coupe.
10/12, 12:29 AM
posted by:
Jon
The dark color is flattering.
10/12, 1:13 AM
posted by:
anonymous
wow..didnt know itd feature a hardtop. this totally kills the 6 series. better looking, better performance, better pricing, better interior
10/12, 6:01 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
The door panel looks odd compared to the rest of the vehicle. I agree with you Renton, the coupe looks much better.
10/12, 8:12 AM
posted by:
Renton
anonymous — “this totally kills the 6 series”
It kind of does. The interior of the 3 coupe is a significant upgrade from the E46. The style and speed of the twin turbo kind of makes the 650i irrelevant at its $30K premium.
10/12, 8:50 AM
posted by:
Carnut4ever
Nice..It captures what BMW coupes should look like. The sharp C pillar design reminds me of the 3 series from 2 generations past.
10/12, 10:39 AM
posted by:
novicius
I have to admit that I dig this angular cabrio a bit better than the rounded hardtop (which isn’t to say that the hardtop is ugly — far from it).
Can I get a twin-turbo 335i cabrio? That’s the stuff…
10/12, 10:56 AM
posted by:
angelo
Well loaded, 335 Cabrio will probably be close to $60k. A 335 Sedan can reach the low to mid $50k, easily. The premiun on this will be, at least, $5k.
10/12, 11:48 AM
posted by:
ManDooSa
i did not get it. This car is in the market in TURKEY!!!! weird….
10/12, 12:58 PM
posted by:
ManDooSa
i have the photos of this car parked. ı can send it…
10/12, 4:18 PM
posted by:
munichlars
More pics of this car on the track
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=481881#post481881
10/12, 6:29 PM
posted by:
Foster
. Real Pricing
335cic will be 4000-6000 more than the coupe that is already out. 40,600 plus destination 695
So figure it will be around 44,600 to 46,600 plus destination.
335i sedan will be 38.700 plus destination.
328i sedan will be 32,400 plus destination.
10/12, 6:29 PM
posted by:
Foster
FACT
10/13, 2:35 PM
posted by:
56oval
The line on the side of trunk opening is awkward. Should have angled it forward to line up with the Hofmeister kink, or more aligned with the trailing
10/15, 10:21 AM
posted by:
Matt
THAT ROOF IS JUST…………………………(pukes violently and copiously)
10/15, 9:23 PM
posted by:
SR
I love how they camo a car that looks just like the coupe they’ve already released.
10/17, 7:15 PM
posted by:
Foster
Thats the point.