BMW 320d Convertible Car
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BMW 320d Convertible will join the new BMW 3 Series line-up since it will be debuted at the Geneva Motorshow. The BMW 320d Convertible will be available in SE and M Sport versions. Powered by a 2.0 liter engine, the BMW 320d Convertible developing 177 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The price of BMW 320d SE Convertible will start at 33,110 pounds and the BMW 320d M sport Convertible price will start at 35,735 pounds.
BMW Press Release
The new BMW 320d Convertible
Following the announcement of the new BMW M3 Convertible at one extreme of the open-top car spectrum, BMW introduces the most frugal Convertible in the 3 Series range, the 320d. Available in both SE and M Sport guises, the new 320d uses the same 1,995 cc engine from other 320d models in the 3 Series range to offer 177hp and 350Nm of torque.
This single-turbocharged two-litre diesel engine propels the BMW 320d Convertible from zero to 62mph in 8.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 139mph. EfficientDynamics plays a part in the cars performance with stop-start technology on manual cars, a second-generation common-rail
injection engine, and a Diesel Particulate Filter fitted as standard. These technologies ensure that the new 320d Convertible is BMWs most frugal open-topped 3 Series, delivering an impressive 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 140g/km.
The BMW 320d SE Convertible is priced at 33,110 OTR with the M Sport model priced at 35,735 OTR. Both models go on sale in March 2008.
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