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PRICING ANNOUNCED FOR THE ALL-NEW BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE AT ITS WORLD DEBUT DURING THE 2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW IN DETROIT
Sun Jan 13 20:00:00 CET 2008 Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle, which goes on sale in time for summer, will start at $33,875 for the 128i model and $39,875 for the 135i model. The 1 Series Coupe arrives in dealerships in March.
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... Those whose definition of pure
driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even
more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series
Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North American International
Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle, which goes on sale in time for summer, will
start at $33,875 for the 128i model and $39,875 for the 135i model. The 1
Series Coupe arrives in dealerships in March.
The 1 Series Convertible and the 1 Series Coupe follow the tradition
established by the iconic BMW 2002 sport sedan. The essence of such driving
purity - a responsive six-cylinder engine positioned within a rear-drive
chassis to provide balanced, sporty dynamics - is at the heart of this compact
four-place coupe and convertible.
The 128i Convertible will be powered by BMW's 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower inline
six-cylinder engine generating 200 lb-ft of torque. Like its fixed-roof
stablemate, the 128i Convertible will feature Valvetronic valvetrain management
and aluminum/magnesium cylinder block construction-core elements of BMW's
EfficientDynamics.
The 135i Convertible features BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline
six-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque from as
low as 1,400 rpm. With its direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass
turbochargers and air-to-air intercooler, optimum performance and economy is
achieved with no loss in engine response. For the 135i Convertible,
acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.4 seconds and top speed is
electronically limited to 155 mph. Both engines feature on-demand engine
coolant pumps that improve fuel economy and reduce parasitic losses for
increased efficiency.
Additionally, in a mere 22 seconds-even on the move at speeds up to 25 miles
per hour-the occupants within the 1 Series Convertible can go from encapsulated
comfort to top-down exhilaration. If conditions dictate, the
electro-hydraulically-operated softtop can be raised within the same 22
seconds, producing a distinctive silhouette enhanced by long frameless doors.
The characteristic features of the BMW kidney-shaped grill, front skirt, door
sills and rear skirt are identical to those of the 1 Series Coupe.