2009 M3 Convertible
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2009 M3 Convertible
The third piece of the BMW M3 puzzle has been revealed — the 2009 M3 Convertible. The high-performance drop-top follows in the footsteps of the new M3 Coupe and M3 Sedan. Following a leak earlier this week, BMW today officially took the wraps off the new sports car.
Like the Coupe and Sedan, the Convertible is powered by a 4.0 liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The drop-top's main competitors are the Audi RS4 Convertible and the Mercedes CLK 63 AMG.
BMW is also using the convertible to debut its seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch transmission. The seven-speed system promises shifting as smooth as a conventional automatic and faster than a manual gearbox or SMG transmission. Of course, customers can still opt for a regular six-speed manual.
Apart from the body structure, only the doors, the retractable hardtop, the luggage compartment lid, the windows and the rear lights come from the “standard” open-air version of the BMW 3-Series. The range of brand-new body components, therefore, is virtually the same as in the M3 Coupe.
The rear axle V-bars already featured on the Coupe and Sedan to provide reinforcement have been extended all the way to the side-sills. This configuration enhances chassis stiffness around the rear axle — critical for a convertible performance car.
Like the other M3 models, the Convertible has high-performance brakes to keep the car's massive power in check. The rotors measure 14.2 inches up front and 13.8 inches at the rear.
As an option, the new BMW M3 Convertible may be equipped with EDC Electronic Damper Control. Adjusting damper forces electrohydraulically, EDC optimises both the car’s vertical vibration behaviour as well as its yaw and roll motion in bends and its dynamic axle load distribution when applying the brakes and when accelerating.
The new BMW M3 Convertible is available with a choice of four special M metallic paintwork colors: Melbourne Red metallic, Jerez Black, Interlagos Blue, and the M5/M6-sourced Silverstone.
Like the Coupe and Sedan, the Convertible is powered by a 4.0 liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The drop-top's main competitors are the Audi RS4 Convertible and the Mercedes CLK 63 AMG.
BMW is also using the convertible to debut its seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch transmission. The seven-speed system promises shifting as smooth as a conventional automatic and faster than a manual gearbox or SMG transmission. Of course, customers can still opt for a regular six-speed manual.
Apart from the body structure, only the doors, the retractable hardtop, the luggage compartment lid, the windows and the rear lights come from the “standard” open-air version of the BMW 3-Series. The range of brand-new body components, therefore, is virtually the same as in the M3 Coupe.
The rear axle V-bars already featured on the Coupe and Sedan to provide reinforcement have been extended all the way to the side-sills. This configuration enhances chassis stiffness around the rear axle — critical for a convertible performance car.
Like the other M3 models, the Convertible has high-performance brakes to keep the car's massive power in check. The rotors measure 14.2 inches up front and 13.8 inches at the rear.
As an option, the new BMW M3 Convertible may be equipped with EDC Electronic Damper Control. Adjusting damper forces electrohydraulically, EDC optimises both the car’s vertical vibration behaviour as well as its yaw and roll motion in bends and its dynamic axle load distribution when applying the brakes and when accelerating.
The new BMW M3 Convertible is available with a choice of four special M metallic paintwork colors: Melbourne Red metallic, Jerez Black, Interlagos Blue, and the M5/M6-sourced Silverstone.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: 2009 M3 Convertible
Hey, i wouldnt complain if i came home to find the new coupe in my driveway. Never really been a fan of drop tops though... always thought, "coulda been better if it was a coupe"
Still i think it looks nice. +1 for the hardtop too
Still i think it looks nice. +1 for the hardtop too
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 981
From: Boston
RE: 2009 M3 Convertible
295 lb-tq? is that an error? seems kinda low? ya only a fan of rag tops when ferarri and lambo. lol that diouche pic is funny. i'll have to find the othe one tomorrow when I'm at a computer.
