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2021 BMW 4 Series convertible revealed in patent images

New images have emerged of the upcoming 2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible.


Published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration – and revealed through Autoblog – the rendered design drawings suggest BMW is planning to replace the current generation retractable metal roof with a more traditional (and lighter) soft top.

Earlier this year a prototype of the model was spied testing at the Nürburgring.

The vehicle, which is built on BMW's CLAR platform, bears the same polarising grille seen on the recently-launched 4 Series Coupe.

 

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Assuming it also carries across the coupe’s engine range, the droptop will be offered with three different powertrains in Australia.

At the entry level there is the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines for the 420i and 430i, delivering 135kW and 300Nm, and 190kW and 400Nm, respectively.

The 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder M440i xDrive tops the range, developing 285kW and 500Nm.

All three powertrains are paired with an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe is priced from $70,900 plus on road costs, and customers can expect the convertible variant to start at around $90,000 for the entry-level 420i.

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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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