Open temptation: the BMW 4 Series Convertible as M440i xDrive!

Premiere for the new BMW 4 Series Convertible and especially for the powerful Tom model as the M440i xDrive. New benchmark for dynamic driving pleasure and exclusive open-air pleasure in the premium mid-range segment. The latest generation of the open four-seater fascinates with its sporty, elegant design in the brand's current design language, a new convertible top concept and significantly improved performance properties compared to the previous model. Differentiation from the BMW 3 Series Sedan in terms of design, vehicle concept and driving dynamics more than ever before in the 35-year history of BMW convertibles in this vehicle class. Global launch begins in March 2021.

BMW M440i xDrive convertible

For the first time, an extremely sporty top model, the BMW M275i xDrive Cabrio, powered by a 374 kW / 440 hp in-line six-cylinder petrol engine at the top of the model range. Two four-cylinder gasoline engines and a four-cylinder diesel drive will also be on offer at the start of sales, and two in-line six-cylinder diesels will follow in the course of 2021. Individual body design with dynamically stretched proportions and a flat silhouette. The expressive front combines traditional and modern design features. Present, upright BMW kidney grille in the style of legendary sports cars of the brand and as an indication of the high cooling air requirement of the drive technology. Extremely flat headlights with LED technology as standard and optionally with BMW laser light.

with 48-volt mild hybrid technology

The newly developed flat bow roof combines the qualities of a retractable hardtop with the puristic aesthetics of a textile roof and thus the best of both worlds. The passenger cell of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible is spanned smoothly and in an elegant arc. Roof weight reduced by 40 percent compared to the previous model, acoustic and climate comfort significantly higher than with conventional soft tops. Soft top available as standard in black and optionally in anthracite silver effect. Significantly increased performance properties thanks to the extremely rigid body structure with reinforced side skirts as well as additional, convertible-specific struts and a new aluminum shear section in the front section. Low center of gravity, balanced axle load distribution in a 50:50 ratio. Optimized aerodynamic properties, track widths 28 millimeters at the front and 18 millimeters at the rear than in the previous model.

500 Nm at 1-900 rpm

Increased spontaneity in response behavior and optimized efficiency through mild hybrid technology for the in-line six-cylinder petrol engine and all diesel drives. 48-volt starter generator supports the combustion engine with an additional output of 8 kW / 11 PS. All model variants meet the Euro 6d emission standard. 8-speed Steptronic transmission as standard for all model variants for the first time. Optional 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with new sprint function for spontaneous and dynamic acceleration maneuvers. Most powerful petrol and diesel engine variants with intelligent all-wheel drive BMW xDrive as standard. More agility, precision and dynamics through specifically modified geometry, connection and coordination of the chassis. Stroke-dependent dampers with independent adjustment as standard. Even more tightly designed M sports suspension including variable sports steering as an option. Also available as options: Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers, M sports brake system with either blue or red brake calipers, M sports differential with electronically controlled, fully variable locking effect in the rear axle differential.

0 - 100 km / h: in just 4,9 seconds

Model M Sport as an alternative to the standard equipment. Also on offer: M Sport Package Pro, including 19-inch M light alloy wheels and sporty sound tuning in the interior. M Carbon exterior package and M Performance Parts will be available immediately for the market launch of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible. Modern premium ambience and a characteristic balance of sporty flair and high-quality elegance in the interior. Driver-oriented cockpit design, electrically adjustable sports seats with automatically extending and retracting seat belts for the driver and front passenger, Vernasca leather upholstery including seat heating and sports leather steering wheel as standard, knee pads on the center console as an option. Two rear seats with a distinctive individual seat character. Harmoniously designed surfaces on the dashboard, door trim and rear create an enveloping sense of space. The surrounding parapet line is framed by high-quality decorative molding.

Top speed: 250 km / h

Optimized functionality for everyday life and travel. The variable convertible top compartment enables the luggage compartment volume to be expanded from 300 to 385 liters with the convertible top closed. Storage volume is 80 or 15 liters higher than in the previous model. Storage package as well as folding rear seat backrests and through-loading as standard. High-quality equipment features for even more enjoyment of open-top driving. Optional wind deflector can be stowed behind the rear seat backrest, optional neck warmer integrated into the front head restraints. 3-zone automatic air conditioning as standard, ambient light with Welcome Light Carpet, Harman Kardon surround sound system and auxiliary heating that can be controlled via smartphone or BMW display key as an option.
Extensively expanded range of driver assistance systems compared to the previous model. Front collision warning with braking intervention, lane departure warning including lane return with steering assistance and Speed ​​Limit Info now as standard.

Optional Driving Assistant Professional includes, among other things, the steering and lane guidance assistant with the new functions of active navigation guidance and rescue lane assistant. Innovative 3D environment visualization in a digital instrument cluster. Park Distance Control with sensors at the front and rear as standard. Optional Parking Assistant now including reversing assistant. The new generation of the BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Drive Recorder are also available as special equipment. BMW Operating System 7 enables individual and personalized displays on the up to 10,25-inch control display and the optional 12,3-inch, fully digital instrument cluster. Intuitive, multimodal operation via the touch function of the control display, iDrive controller, steering wheel buttons and voice control. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with new graphics on the control display.

New, cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps as standard. Fast and precise calculation of routes and arrival times, updating of real-time traffic data at short intervals, free text input to select navigation destinations. Standard smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and now also with Android Auto, wireless connection via WLAN, information display in the control display as well as in the instrument cluster and in the optional head-up display. Remote software upgrade enables the integration of improved vehicle functions and new digital services "over-the-air" in the vehicle. If we receive information on further changes in a timely manner, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply use ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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Open temptation: the BMW 4 Series Convertible as M440i xDrive!

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