Open Air 320d

2008 - March

Open M3
It was never a secret that the new M3 would soon be joined by an open top version and April will see the M3 Convertible on sale in the UK. Based on the retractable hardtop configuration as used in the current 3-Series convertible range, the open-air M3 shares its mechanical specification with the Coupe and newly announced
Saloon. Read more>
Back To Basics
The 3-Series convertible might have grown bigger and heavier with each generation but chopping the top off the 1-Series has created a sleek replacement to the much-loved E30 and E36 models. Comparing the dimensions shows the 1-Series to be pretty close in size to the E36 model, too – slightly narrower in the rear but wider up front and within 8cm off its overall length. Read more>
Value added
The1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 models can now be ordered in the new 'Edition' specification. An addedvalue
package, the ES spec adds £250 to the value of the 1-Series but provides some £1300-worth of extra kit over the ES model, including 17 inch wheels, sports seats, three-spoke multi-function wheel and front fog lights. Read more >
Open air 320d
Just to complete this month's convertible news, from March the 3-Series convertible can now be ordered with the 2-litre, 177 bhp diesel engine in the shape of the 320d. Read more >
125i Coupe
The well-received 1-Series Coupe line-up gets broadened from March with the addition of the 125i. Running the 218 bhp normally-aspirated 3-litre straight six, it's good for 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds, a maximum of 152 mph and 35.8 mpg. Read more >
Hunter Killer
You might dismiss the X3 as being fit for nothing more demanding than the school run, but legendary BMW tuner Hartge has given it a good workout to the point where it’s as good in the rough as proper 4x4s with no carpets and wind-up windows. Read more >