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First Photos: M3 Convertible Jan. 24, 2008 ) Fun in the sun, BMW's M3 convertible. Click on images for larger views.
This cabrio is the ultimate boulevard cruiser, combining look-at-me open-air fun with dashing good looks and supreme performance. Like its sedan and coupe counterparts, the M3 convertible boasts a high-revving 414-horsepower V8, taut and balanced chassis, racing-inspired body work and 18-inch wheels in the M division's trademark multi-spoke design. The folding hard-top roof was widely expected to be made of lightweight carbon fiber — like the fixed roof of the M3 coupe — however, it appears BMW chose to keep costs and complexity down and went with metal, like the regular 3 Series convertible. Just as well, the body-color metal roof probably better suits the convertible's style.
Other distinguishing M features include large front air ducts, an aluminum hood with power dome and vents, chrome fender gills, venturi tunnel and quad tailpipes. Also see: Preview: The First V8-Powered M3 )
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