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| 335i Convertible, first drive - AutoCar -
01-22-2007, 11:45 PM
  What's new? "Fourth generation of the 3-series convertible gets a folding hard-top for the first time, which means added comfort and security to go with the style. What's it like to drive? Even BMW admits that this isn't as much of a driver's car as normal for them. What it is is a beautifully engineered open cruiser, with a softer ride and a more laid-back attitude than the coupe. The chassis is impressively rigid and the three-piece roof folds away in 22sec to create a genuinely pleasant open-air experience. Roof down there's the odd little tremor through the helm, and the extra 200kg it carries (compared with the coupe) is noticeable even with the storming twin-turbo six up front, but no other affordable four-seat convertible comes close to matching this for all-round ability and usability.   Should I buy one? The coupe is a sharper, more rewarding car to drive, but anyone in the market for an open four-seater can't go past this. It's got the style AND the talent. Allan Muir"   Original Link First drive data How much? - Price when new £37,895
- Price as tested £37,895
How fast? - 0-62 mph 5.8 sec
- Max speed 155 mph
How big? How thirsty? - Combined 28.5 mpg
- CO2 emissions 228 g/km
Engine - Layout 6 , 2979 cc
- Max power 302 bhp at 5800 rpm
- Max torque 295 lb ft at 1300 rpm
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