BMW will launch its new 3 Series Convertible to the Australian public at the Brisbane International Motor Show next month.
The car will be a highlight of the 10-day show, which opens on Friday 2nd February at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Its appearance in Brisbane is a coup for Australian BMW fans, who will be the first to see it after its world debut at the North American International Motor Show opening in Detroit on Sunday 7th January.

The European market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible will be on 24th March. The BMW 3 Series Convertible will go on sale in Australia late in the first quarter of 2007. Australian specification and pricing details will be announced in due course.

The iconic BMW 3 Series Convertible is reinvented and presented with a folding metal hardtop for the first time. It is the sleekest rendering yet of the new generation 3 Series design.

The new car has a low and smooth shoulder line that belies the capacious storage compartment that hides the folded roof as well as generous accommodation for luggage.

Naturally, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible provides a dynamic driving experience, enhanced by the choice of travelling fully enclosed in a snug coupé, or open to the elements enjoying the rush of the wind and a the fragrances of a summer country or bayside drive.

With a body stiffer than the previous, and very popular, 3 Series Convertible, the new model comes with a choice of 160 kW 325i straight six magnesium-aluminium engine, or the new top of the range all-aluminium Twin Turbo 225 kW engine in the 335i.

It takes just 22 seconds for the fully-lined retractable hardtop to unfold itself from behind the rear seats. The three-piece lightweight steel roof provides both superior sound insulation and extremely large windows for excellent visibility.
Opening the roof is a full second faster than closing, and once stowed, the boot retains a remarkable 210 litres of luggage space.

In addition, the rear section of the Seat backs fold flat allowing a through-loading system that means bulkier items than ever can be carried securely.