NEW YORK — BMW used the occasion of the 2008 New York Auto Show to announce pricing on its 2008 BMW M3 Convertible. The highly anticipated V8-powered ragtop will start at $65,725, including destination, when it arrives in showrooms later this spring, said BMW's U.S. boss Tom Purves in a speech.
In comparison, the 2008 BMW M3 Sedan starts at $54,575, while the M3 coupe starts at $57,275. Purves noted that the sedan and coupe versions will go on sale next week here.
Purves said that the new eight-cylinder engine in the M3 convertible produces 414 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. "With 8,400 rpm, this is the highest-rpm machine BMW has ever built," he added. He said a new twin-disc clutch will debut as an option first on the M3 coupe. "The M3 convertible and sedan will follow soon afterward," said Purves.
What this means to you: You get official pricing information on one of the summer's most coveted convertibles from BMW's U.S. boss. —
Anita Lienert, Correspondent
In comparison, the 2008 BMW M3 Sedan starts at $54,575, while the M3 coupe starts at $57,275. Purves noted that the sedan and coupe versions will go on sale next week here.
Purves said that the new eight-cylinder engine in the M3 convertible produces 414 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. "With 8,400 rpm, this is the highest-rpm machine BMW has ever built," he added. He said a new twin-disc clutch will debut as an option first on the M3 coupe. "The M3 convertible and sedan will follow soon afterward," said Purves.
What this means to you: You get official pricing information on one of the summer's most coveted convertibles from BMW's U.S. boss. —
Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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