- BMW has rolled out the next-generation 2021 4 series convertible ,the most notable addition to the car is a fabric top replacing the hard top which it’s predecessor used to get
- The new top is 40 percent lighter than the old hard top and can open and close in just 18 seconds with speeds upto 50 km/hr.
The new 4 Series Convertible’s top uses large panel bow elements with a honeycomb-design construction, a flush-fitting glass rear window, multiple layers of insulation and a fabric cover available in two colors. The fabric is pulled taut when the roof is closed, giving the car a coupe-like appearance with a classic fabric top convertible feel. The soft-top roof color choices include standard black and an optional Moonlight black.
The new 2021 4 Series Convertible is 132mm longer (134mm for M440i models), 25mm wider and 2.5mm higher. It also has a 40mm longer wheelbase than its predecessor. The front track has grown by 38mm, accentuating the wider and more aggressive stance of the low-slung open-top cars. The new 4 Series Convertible’s aerodynamic properties are also improved over those of its predecessor thanks to the sleek new soft-top, a nearly sealed underbody and numerous improved aero aids such as air curtains and air flap control.
Powering the new 430i and 430i xDrive Convertibles is an updated B46 2.0-litre 4-cylinder BMW TwinPower turbocharged engine delivering 255bhp and 400Nm of torque. The 430i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 5.9 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph or 210kmph depending on the selected wheel and tire combination. The new M440i and M440i xDrive Convertibles are powered by the B58 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder BMW TwinPower turbocharged engine producing 382bhp and 500Nm of torque. The M440i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 5 seconds and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph or 210kmph depending on the selected wheel and tire combination.