New BMW 3-Series Convertible and 1-Series Coupe models
New BMW 320d Convertible is available to buy in March
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 30 January 2008
BMW will debut the new 320d Convertible and 125i Coupe alongside an EfficientDynamics concept car at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The BMW 320d Convertible is another in a long line of 3-Series variants, constituting BMW´s most frugal car in the 3-Series line-up using a 177bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine emitting 140g/km of carbon dioxide and returning 53.3mpg on the combined cycle.
The engine develops 258lb-ft of torque that pulls the Convertible to 62mph in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 139mph.
Stop-start technology on manual cars, a second-generation common-rail injection engine, and a Diesel Particulate Filter fitted are standard.
The 320d SE Convertible is priced at £33,110 from March 2008.
1-Series Coupe
A fourth derivative has been added to the 1-Series Coupe range in the shape of the six-cylinder 125i.
The 218bhp 3.0-litre V6 accelerates from zero to 62mph in 6.4 seconds and achieves a top speed of 152mph. The two-door Coupe returns 35.8mpg on the combined cycle and emits 190g/km of CO2.
The new 125i Coupé SE costs £23,195 and is available to buy from March 2008.
EfficientDynamics concept
The EfficientDynamics concept car will showcase the future of BMW´s carbon-cutting technology such as brake energy recovery and stop-start engine technology.
The forthcoming BMW M3 Convertible with M Double Clutch Transmission, new BMW X6 and 1-Series Convertible also make their European debuts.
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