BMW 4 Series Goes Topless

BMW’s shake-up of model names has brought some big changes to much loved icons. The legendary 3 Series will now only be sold as a saloon with the coveted coupe model becoming the 4 Series. New models branching off of the 4 Series Coupe are being revealed one by one with the Cabriolet now taking the spot light.

Making its debut at the LA motor show, this is the BMW 4 Series Cabriolet. Three engines are available from launch consisting of two petrols and one diesel. The 420d is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine with 181BHP, the 428i makes use of a 2.0 litre four cylinder twin-turbo engine producing 241BHP, the top model 435i uses a 3.0 litre in-line six that is also turbocharged for a total power output of 302BHP. 0-62MPH in the 435i takes just 5.6 seconds. Prices start from £36,675 and go up to £44,970. All models get the choice of either a six speed manual or eight speed automatic gearbox.