BMW 1-series cabriolet features a conventional folding soft top, which can go up or down in 22 seconds either stationary or at speeds of up to 25mph. The BMW 1-series cabriolet is available in either black or taupe cloth or a unique ‘Moonlight’ black – a special cloth interwoven with shiny metallic fibers. Other details include the L-shaped rear taillights with LED detailing. Joining the bmw 1-series coupe in showrooms in the spring of next year will be the 128i Convertible, which will be powered by BMW’s 230 HORSEPOWER 3.0L straight-six. The engine features Valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum and magnesium construction for its cylinder block. Arriving later in 2008 will be a bmw 135i Convertible, complete with the potent twin-turbo 3.0L engine and all 300 horsepwoer and 300lb-ft of torque. With its direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooler, optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in engine response – peak torque arrives as low as 1,400rpm. For the BMW 135i Convertible, acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.6 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.






