Detroit Auto Show: BMW 1-Series Convertible makes stateside debut

January 13, 2008 Omar Rana

The BMW 1-Series Convertible made its stateside debut today at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show and will arrive in dealerships in mid-Spring 2008 carrying a price tag of around $40,000. That’s right a $40k for convertible pocket rocket.

The BMW 1-Series convertible will come with the same engine options as the coupe. The 128 will be powered by a 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder engine producing 230 horsepower. The 135i will be powered by BMW”s twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower. BMW says that it will do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds.

Click through for the press release and live images from the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

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