Press Releases

2012 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible

The profile of the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible is instantly recognizable as a 3 Series at first glance. Beyond the basic shape, the design elements of the headlights, enhanced depth of the taillights, and even the exterior mirrors were specifically created for the Coupe and Convertible. These unique design cues reflect the sporty character of the car. The driver who chooses a two-door vehicle desires a car with dynamic looks as well as performance....

2012 BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible

BMW raised the performance benchmark once again with the introduction of the 4th generation M3 Coupe and Convertible in 2008. Both share the unique, high-revving, 414-horsepower V-8 engine and choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed M Dual Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. Racing provided the reason for the original M3's 1986 creation as the company had to produce road-going homologation versions of its 3 Series Coupe to enter the motorsports version in the German Touring Car Championship....

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible

Few automobiles stir emotions quite like a convertible. Whether it's the feeling of freedom created by top-down driving or their seductive shapes, convertibles have long been regarded by many enthusiasts and onlookers as providing a one-of-a-kind exhilarating driving experience. However, that experience can come at a price because a traditional fabric roof often does not provide sufficient chassis stiffness necessary for agile handling. Writing for Car and Driver.com, Dave Vanderwerp observed that the 3 Series Convertibles...

The 2011 BMW M3 Convertible

The third generation of BMW M3 Convertible to grace US shores is not only the most potent but also the most luxurious and advanced. Featuring the high-revving 414-horsepower V8 and balanced chassis designed to be "faster than its engine," the performance arm of the German automaker, BMW M GmbH, offers the most powerful, best performing production M3 ever to the North American market. The 2011 M3 Convertible features a V8 engine, a first in a production...

The New BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible

Confirming what may have been this year's worst-kept auto industry secret, BMW announces the introduction of the BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible, each destined to take a place in history among the line of desirable, often collectible, BMW "s" models. Based on the newly-enhanced BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, the new BMW 335is features the award-winning, twin-turbocharged BMW inline-6 engine, specially tuned and equipped to produce 320 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque from its...

The New 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible

BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including outstanding style updates for 328i and 335i models and a new engine for 335i models. The 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models will go on sale in Spring 2010, and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date. Fundamentally unchanged are each car's essential attributes of rear-wheel drive (xDrive is available on the Coupe), near-perfect 50-50 weight distribution, remarkably precise...