THE HEART OF THE SERIES CONVERTIBLE.
TIMES TWO.
As remarkable as it may seem, both of the Series Convertible engine options are perfectly suited to the vehicle; which model you choose is only
a matter of personal preference. The i offers exhilarating horsepower and torque, in combination with compelling fuel effi ciency. The i
delivers even more power under the hood via BMW’s TwinPower Turbo technology, while maintaining excellent fuel economy. Whichever way
you go, the Series Convertible turns every drive into pure enjoyment.
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BMW i.
An outstanding example of the progress made in turbo technology, this
award-winning . -liter BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine is
the fi rst in its class to combine a single twin-scroll turbocharger with
direct fuel injection and Valvetronic fully variable valve control. These
technologies imbue the i with a pinpoint-accurate power delivery
system for impressive fuel effi ciency. Such advancements also have
a signifi cant reward for the driver: a pavement-punishing hp and
lb-ft of torque, with a thrilling - time of . seconds when
equipped with BMW’s innovative -speed Double Clutch Transmission.
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
Engine speed (rpm)
Torque (lb-ft)
Power output (horsepower)
Torque (lb-ft)
Power output (horsepower)
525
450
375
300
225
150
75
0
333
285
237
190
142
95
47
0
The BMW TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder
engine delivers lb-ft of torque at only
rpm, and continues without fading to
the -rpm range.
BMW AG test results; . seconds with -speed manual transmission. BMW urges you to obey all
posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
BMW i.
The naturally aspirated inline six-cylinder engine in the i offers an
impressive hp and lb-ft of torque, along with BMW’s latest
ef ciency technologies like Double-VANOS and Valvetronic variable
valve control. Hit the accelerator and experience a brisk - time of
just . seconds when used in conjunction with BMW’s smooth-
shifting -speed manual transmission.
With the manual transmission,
you’ll enjoy mpg on the highway,
and mpg with the STEPTRONIC
automatic transmission.
Experience either transmission for extended
driving fun before having to stop to refuel.
The BMW i delivers peak torque of lb-ft at
just fi rpm. The horsepower curve increases
smoothly until peaking at fi rpm.
BMW AG test results; . seconds with -speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
mpg city. EPA-estimated gures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary,
depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.
268
241
215
188
161
134
107
80
53
26
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
Engine speed (rpm)
Torque (lb-ft)
Power output (horsepower)
Torque (lb-ft)
Power output (horsepower)
295.0
265.5
236.0
206.5
177.0
147.5
118.0
88.5
59.0
29.5
0
