BMW Drops the Top in LA With 4 Series Convertible Coupe

by TTAC Staff

Published: November 20th, 2013

bmw drops the top in la with 4 series convertible coupe

BMW may have given the world a fair glimpse at the 4 Series convertible coupe last month, but the Germans have opted to make the LA Auto Show the perfect stage for the ultimate sunning machine’s public debut.

The 4 Series convertible coupe, replacing the 3 Series by moving up one number — in line with BMW’s new naming scheme of coupes bearing even numbers, sedans odd — along with gains in width, track and wheelbase, comes with a three-piece retractable hardtop that will welcome the sun in 20 seconds. As for the times when the rain, sleet or snow turn up, interior lighting in the roof along with a soundproof headliner will keep all cozy.

Under the hood, expect to find either a 2-liter turbo-4 pumping out 240 horses and 255 lb-ft of torque (428i), a 3-liter turbocharged I6 with 300 horsepower and torque to match (435i), or a diesel channeling 184 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque (420d).

Sending the power to the back is accomplished via either a six-speed manual standard on all versions of the convertible, or a choice of eight-speed automatics ranging from fully automated to paddle-shifted; all transmissions come with BMW’s start-stop technology standard.

Finally, for those who prefer the power to go through all four corners, BMW will introduce the xDrive system as an option for the 428i variant in the spring of 2014.

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Chris FOM on Nov 21, 2013

Hey everyone, did you know that BMW drivers are all d-bags? Bet you didn't realize that!

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Ktcred on Nov 21, 2013

Can you reconfirm that this car will be offered in North America with a manual transmission? The reports on this have been all over the place and I'm beginning to think that it isn't going to happen. As further evidence, the bmwusa.com site only offers the automatic as an option when exploring and configuring. I was ready to open up my checkbook, but now I am back to the drawing board.

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