PS-Garage has published a render picture of the upcoming 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible. After the revealing of the Coupe model, it is easier to imagine how the convertible version will look like.The engine range will include the same power units as the Coupe – a 428i with 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 245HP (180 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph); and a 435i – a 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seocnds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).Stay tuned for official information and pictures!
Tag: Convertible
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2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible [render]
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
Bentley has announced the new 2013 Continental GT Speed Convertible. The luxurious drop-top will make its official debut at the 14th January at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit. This is the world’s fastest four-seat convertible.
It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 48-valve 6.0 litre twin-turbocharged W12 – 625HP (460 kW) at 6,000 RPM and 800Nm (590 lb-ft) at 2,000 RPM.0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). Other interesting discipline – 0-160 km/h in 9.7 seconds.
The engine is mated to a close-ratio, quick-shifting 8-speed transmission. It achieves a 15% improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions compared with the first generation Speed.
The Continental GT Speed Convertible also comes with uprated and lowered suspension and retuned steering provide exhilarating acceleration and sharp, communicative handling without detriment to the renowned ride comfort of Bentley’s Continental convertible. Permanent all-wheel drive ensures optimum traction and power delivery whatever the road conditions.
Other highlights include a set of 21” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires, -tint grilles and ‘rifled’ exhaust tail pipes. The interior boasts the Mulliner Driving Specification as standard, having contemporary luxury with a distinctly sporting character.
The result is an exhilarating combination of performance and practicality; a Bentley that can tackle sun-drenched boulevard or snowy alpine pass with equal confidence.
2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Technical Specs:GT Speed Convertible GT Speed Engine Type 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12 Max Power 616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm Max Torque 800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm Transmission Type ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift Driveline Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias) Ratios 1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667 Final Drive 2.85 Brakes Front 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled) Rear 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled) Wheels and Tyres Wheels 9.5J x 21” Tyres 275/35 ZR21 Steering Type Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic Turns lock-to-lock 2.6 turns Turning circle 11.3 m Suspension Front Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar Damping Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance Dimensions Wheelbase 2746 mm / 108.1 in Overall length 4806 mm / 189.2 in Width (across body) 1944 mm / 76.5 in Width (inc. mirrors) 2227 mm / 87.7 in Overall height 1393 mm / 54.8 in 1394 mm / 54.9 in Fuel tank 90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons Boot volume 260 / 9.18 cu ft 358 litres / 12.6 cu ft Kerb weight (EU) 2495 kg / 5500 lb 2320 kg / 5115 lb Gross vehicle weight 2900 kg / 6393 lb 2750 kg / 6063 lb Performance Top speed 202 mph / 325 km/h 205 mph / 330 km/h 0-60 mph 4.1 secs 4.0 secs 0-100 mph 9.7 secs 9.0 secs 0-100 km/h 4.4 secs 4.2 secs 0-160 km/h 9.7 secs 9.0 secs Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)* Urban 12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km) 12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km) Extra Urban 27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km) 28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km) Combined 19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km) 19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km) CO2 emissions 347 g/km 338 g/km Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)** City (US mpg) 12 13 Highway (US mpg) 20 20 Combined (US mpg) 15 15 Emissions Controls EU 5 and US LEV II * Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval.
** Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to EPA certification.
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The new modern incarnation of Chevrolet Camaro
There no other muscle car like Detroit muscle one. A modern and brand new incarnation of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time Chevrolet Camaro is going to reach the dealerships in the U.S. and UK. The prices for the Coupe start at £34 995 and for the soft-top Convertible model start at £39 995. In the new Camaro are featured all of the attributes that made the original muscle cars famous. That automatically means – great performance, stunning looks and incredible value for money. An additional model, next to the coupe and the cabriolet, there is also offered a limited one – namely the the 2012 45th anniversary Camaro. The vehicle is finished in striking Carbon Flash Black with bespoke red and silver anniversary stripes, dark silver 20-inch alloys, a unique 45th anniversary leather interior with red, white and blue stitching and a one-off white-backed instrument panel. It’s priced at £36 495 for the Coupe or £41 495 for the Convertible. And it will go on sale only for limited time.All offered models have six-speed manual gearbox. However, they are also available with six-speed automatic transmission. The power of the car comes from its 6.2-litre V8 engine, which delivers the 432PS (317 kW). The new Camaro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.2 seconds. All Camaros have an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Source: Chevrolet
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S in the US Showrooms
Porsche Cars North America have just released for sale the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models across all showrooms in the United States. The latest 911 is probably the best of all 911 models ever made. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are excellent choices for customers who want to experience driving fun and excitement of a true benchmark.The 2012 the 911 has been completely redesigned. It preserves the classical 911 lines, but yet is improved in power and fuel economy. Although it is instantly recognizable Porsche 911, it hides a major secret: the new 2012 models have 90 percent of components are either new or fundamentally revised. First of all, the new Carreras are longer, lower and wider. In addition, they are 100 lbs. (43 kg) lighter, which make them faster and more efficient than previous models. Hence the new 911 is the ultimate blend of modern design, innovative and intelligent engineering and performance. Furthermore, both of the models as expected offer no less than excellent performance, due to some enhancements made. The 2012 911 Carrera includes brand new 350-horsepower (261 kW), 3.4-liter boxer engine which provides five more horsepower (HP) than the outgoing 3.6-liter engine. On the other hand the new 2012 Porsche Carrera S features a 400 HP (298 kW), 3.8-liter boxer engine. This makes improvement of 15 horsepower compared to its predecessor. The 911 Carrera with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. The time for acceleration is further reduced to 3.9 seconds when 911 is equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 mph (288 km/h) and 188 mph (303 km/h), respectively.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 
The performance and efficiency are even further improved through systems such as the Automatic Start/Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. At last but not least the new electro-mechanical power steering offers the ultimate Porsche precision and helps to increase the efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption. The new 911 Carrera Coupe has a base MSRP of $82 100, and the 911 Carrera S Coupe starts at $96 400.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 
Source: Porsche
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2012 MINI Highgate Special Edition Convertible Price – £20 665
2012 MINI Highgate is special edition convertible which is the third of the trio from special editions, standing next to MINI Baker Street and MINI Bayswater. It also continues the brand policy of taking the names of fashionable areas of London. The Highgate model is a sophisticated new version of the drop-top Convertible. Furthermore, this special edition MINI offers unique exterior and interior style, and even brings more fun and excitement. The car is finished in a metallic ‘Iced Chocolate’ body color. The fabric roof is in ‘Silvertouched Truffle’. The appearance is improved by truffle bonnet stripes with blue edging. Midnight Black metallic or White Silver metallic paintwork can be specified as an option.Next, the MINI Highgate sits on 17-inch ‘Double Cross Turned’ light-alloy wheels in a subtle aluminium color. The interior of the MINI is equipped with ‘Dark Truffle’ Lounge Leather seats with blue piping and contrasting stitching. In addition there s also included the famous Chili Pack, which is also filled with extras such as automatic air conditioning, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, multi-colored interior lights. More importantly it comes as a standard on the Highgate special edition. You can also see sun-touched Brushed Alloy detailing on the dashboard. The Chrome Line Interior and Exterior packages are also included. Of course, customers can add to the appeal of the MINI, according to their taste by further using the extensive options list of comfort, convenience, design and technology features.
The MINI Highgate is available with four engine options: the MINI Cooper (90 kW/122 hp), MINI Cooper S (135 kW/184 hp), MINI Cooper D (82 kW/112 hp) and MINI Cooper SD (105 kW/143 hp). All are linked to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with a six-speed automatic available as an option. The price of the 2012 MINI Cooper Highgate Convertible starts at £20 665.
2012 MINI Highgate Convertible 
Source: MINI
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport at Qatar International Motor Show
The legendary European manufacturer Bugatti took part in this year’s Qatar International Motor Show. This is the second time, in which the brand takes part in the Motor Show. This time, Bugatti has just presented an exclusive and uniquely colored model of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. In details this is the fastest, most powerful and most luxurious open top car in the world.The model has a unique color and is made from unique materials, thus making it unique car. It has a horizontal color split with a bright yellow body framed in visible black carbon, including black-tinted wheels. This impressive color contrast is continued inside in the interior of the car with seats finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching. Additionally, the middle console is in black carbon, while the dashboard, steering wheel and gearshift are made of black leather with yellow stitching. And if you wonder how much such piece of art would cost, well you have to be prepared to hear the sum of 1.58 million Euros. Not a car for anyone, isn’t it?
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport To go further into details, the last sale of Bugatti Veyron coupé was in June 2011. With this it marked an end to the successful era and exclusive production run of 300 units of the supercar and its even faster cousin the Super Sport. Now the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport includes supreme technology. For example when the roof is on, the vehicle can reach a top speed of 407 km/h, while speeds of up to 350 km/h are possible with the roof off. It is not a surprise therefore, that this makes the Grand Sport the fastest roadster in the world! Moreover the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 16.4 will be assembled by hand at the company’s headquarters in Molsheim, France. Of course, the customers will have the opportunity to tailor their vehicles to their personal preferences and taste by choosing from a broad array of exquisite materials and colors. This model which is on display in Qatar, demonstrates an ever growing number of options. However Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has limited the Grand Sport to only 150 units of which 105 slots are still open.
Source: Bugatti
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FAB Design Mercedes E-Class Convertible
FAB Design has announced their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible.The wide body kit includes new front and rear bumper, a pair of side skirts and extended fenders and quarter panels. The whole package gives superb stance of the beautiful drop-top. The front bumper also comes with LED daylight running lights and exposed carbon fiber sections. Last, but not least, the exterior received a carbon fiber extendable trunk lid spoiler.
FAB E-Class Convertible stands on forged three-piece 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 20” at the rear alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires.
The stance is also improved by a tuned sports suspension.
The final touch are the two oval tailpipes, which are part of the sports exhaust system with sound control.
FAB Design Mercedes E-Class Convertible 
Source: FAB Design
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2013 Corvette 427 Convertible – Rare and Commemorating
Chevrolet have announced that a 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition will make it’s debut on January the 21st and will go on sale this summer. This is big news for we are talking about the first Chevy ever, that can be both a collector and a commemorative edition at the same time Yes, Chevrolet are celebrating their 60th birthday this year and what better way to mark the occasion than producing a convertible, more powerful than the gravity of Jupiter.Under the hood one can find an LS7, 7.0 liter (427 cubic-inches) engine, rated at 505 horsepower (377 kW) which sends 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm) trough a compulsory 6-speed manual. The connecting rods in the LS7 are all titanium and so are the intake valves while high-flow cylinder heads and a dry-sump oil pump add to the performance. The 427 is rear-wheel driven just like the Z06, the battery is at the back for better weight distribution and it comes with a Magnetic Selective Ride Control so the suspension is clever too. The front 19-inch and back 20-inch machine-face Cup wheels (ZR1 Black Cup or chromed also available) are fitted with ZR1 Michelin PS2 tires. To save weight, the hood, fenders and floor panels are all made from carbon fiber. That diet has resulted in the Corvette weighing only 3,355 pounds (1,522 kg) which by itself means a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 – or one horsepower for every 6.64 pounds of vehicle mass. That’s more power than any other convertible can offer including the Ferrari California Convertible, the Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder, the Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible and even the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. Predictions suggest a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of just 3.8 second and top speeds exceeding 190 mph.
Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition (2013) 
For the commemorative spec on any Chevrolet, one does need to opt for the 60th Anniversary Package which includes a color theme of “Arctic White” on the outside with Blue Diamond leather seats inside and gray-painted brake calipers. Convertibles will also get a blue rooftop. Other enhancements include a ZR1 rear spoiler, a “CFZ” carbon fiber front splitter and rocker panels and branding on various places to let you know you are driving a novelty. If one feels the need to spend even more money a graphics package includes racing stripes that slice trough the whole car while a Build Experience option allows customer participation in the construction process of the vehicle… which, doesn’t make any sense if the customer is as inapt as me when it comes to technology.
Here is a full spec-list of the 427:
OverviewOverview Model: Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition Body styles / driveline: two-door convertible; rear-wheel drive Construction: composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components Manufacturing location: Bowling Green, Ky.
EnginesEngines 7.0L V-8 LS7 (Z06) Displacement (cu in / cc): 427 / 7008 Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.125 x 4 / 104.8 x 101.6 Block material: cast aluminum Cylinder head material: cast aluminum Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection) Compression ratio: 11.0:1 Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):505 / 377 @ 6300* Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 470 / 637 @ 4800* Recommended fuel: premium required Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):15 / 24 (no guzzler tax)
TransmissionTransmission six-speed manual Application: std. Gear ratios (:1): First: 2.66 Second: 1.78 Third: 1.30 Fourth: 1.00 Fifth: 0.74 Sixth: 0.50 Reverse: 2.90 Final drive ratio: 3.42
Chassis/SuspensionFront: short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber; Magnetic Selective Ride Control Rear: short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber; Magnetic Selective Ride Control Traction control: electronic traction control; Active Handling
BrakesType: front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):front: 14 x 1.3 / 355 x 32
rear: 13.4 x 1 / 340 x 26Brake swept area (sq in / mm): front: 309 / 1994 rear: 269 / 1735
Wheels/TiresWheel size: front: 19-inch x 10-inch aluminum
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch aluminumTires: front: 285/30ZR19
rear: 335/25ZR20
Dimensions
ExteriorWheelbase (in / mm): 105.7 / 2685 Overall length (in / mm): 175.6 / 4460 Overall width (in / mm): 75.9 / 1928 Overall height (in / mm): 48.7 / 1236 Curb weight (lb / kg): 3355/ 1522 Weight distribution
(% front / rear):50 / 50
InteriorSeating capacity 2 Interior volume (cu ft / L): 52 / 1475 Headroom (in / mm): 38 / 962 Legroom (in / mm): 43 / 1092 Shoulder room (in / mm): 55 / 1397 Hip room (in / mm): 54 / 1371
CapacitiesCargo volume (cu ft / L): 11 / 295 (top up); 7.5 / 212 (top down) Fuel tank (gal / L): 18 / 68.1 Engine oil (qt / L): 10.5 / 9.9 Source: Chevrolet
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Newly Forged ’67 Mustang Convertible Shell to Please Classic Car Restorers
Restorers of all time classics will be happy to know that yet another, officially licensed, Ford Mustang body is now available to order. The new shell is the ’67 Mustang convertible which adds to an already available array of bodies for the ’65 convertible, the ’67 fastback and the ’69 fastback.Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager is adamant that a proposed body for restoration purposes should be rigorously checked if it falls into the standards of the original. Dynacorn International have passed that check effortlessly and have even improved on the standards. “The new ’67 convertible body shell gives restorers a super-solid foundation on which to build their dream pony car.” said Mondrach. According to Jim Christina, Dynacorn principle manager, the panels of the body are made from a modern high-grade virgin steel that is thicker than the original. For further rigidity, newly developed welding methods are applied when assembling the body panels. Several tweaks on known stress areas are also done all in the name of body strength.
The number of genuine, 40 years old spare parts has dropped significantly as the value of classic Mustangs is on the rise. Today fresh, ambitious restorers are highly unlikely to come across a fully usable, original body which they can restore. The process alone is expensive and time consuming. And now thanks to companies like Dynacorn, people wont have to waste resources on this tedious scavenging hunt bur rather order a new body, rust free and fully licensed for the sum of $15,995.
Ford Mustang Convertible body shell (1967) 
Background.
The first Mustangs ever to roll out from the Ford factory were a huge success with over a million sold in the first eighteen months. For the next wave, however, Ford needed to revise its love child in order tackle the incoming rivals from GM, Chrysler and various sports cars imported from Britain. Thus the Mustang ’67 was born – the body was widened, the hood lengthened, and the engine bay grew in size to give the freedom of choosing from a wide range of engines starting at the thrifty and peppy 200-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder and ending at a thundering 390-horsepower 427 that came in the Shelby GT500. That marked the beginning of the big-block engined muscle car mania. New features also included an all-new body material, a redesigned grille, new taillights. Inside, the more luxurious interior took the Mustang enhanced its appeal. Buyers could opt for a tilt-away steering wheel, a gauge package with a built-in tachometer, brushed aluminum trim on the dash, door panels and shifter console. There was also a roof console with lights between the sun visors. and the.
The Dynacorn body has taken into account all those changes made back then and is now fully applicable no matter what engine one might chose: the 390, 427 and 428-cubic-inch all can be easily bolted in. Today more than 90 percent of the parts needed to restore a ’67 convertible are made by Ford-licensed manufacturers.
Source: Ford
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Geiger Compressor
A real beast is going to be released in the forthcoming 2012, namely the brand new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Geiger Compressor! It comes with the astonishing 568 kW PS/418 from a powerful 6.2-liter V8 with a supercharger kit under the hood! This upgraded Camaro Convertible 2SS with Geiger Kompressort Kit delivers unique mix of power and freedom. Moreover it now offers V8 sound created by the Munich American car specialists. The new and improved vehicle is, in comparison to its ancestors, with significant power increase as well as extensive additional equipment – all of course TÜV. For superior performance regardless of high revs, high torque of the tuned by Geiger Camaro 2SS: min Legendary 779 Nm at 4,100 rpm/.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Geiger Compressor The whole 568 horsepower (405 kW) you can get at the price of 90,000 euros for the 2SS. In addition the model is characterized by a unique violinist compressor price-performance. Moreover this high-quality equipment version of the Geiger-compressor-kit includes: Geiger wheels in 10 x 22 inch with tires in size 265/30/22 and 295/25/ZR22 rear, an adjustable sport suspension with stabilizers on front Geiger and rear axles, Geiger sport exhaust system, Geiger aerodynamic-enhancement kit with front spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser as well as special paint. All this comes with an ample standard equipment including leather, xenon headlights, parking assistance, rear camera, head-up display, on-board computer, extra ads (oil and transmission temperature, battery voltage, oil pressure) , dimming exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable, and Boston Premium Hi-Fi sound system (MP3, CD, Bluetooth-enabled).
The prices for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible start from 43990 Euro. Moreover there is being offered Geiger individual finishes such as: decorative design of your choice (price from 500 Euro), metallic paint (for 800 Euro), additional premium paint (for 1000 Euro), numerous individual special leather interior, sports seat, navigation and sound system.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Geiger Compressor Specifications 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Geiger Compressor:
Engine: 6.2-liter V8 with Geiger-compressor kit
Power: 568 kW at 6250 rpm PS/418 kW / 772 HP/ 568 HP
Torque: 779 Nm at 4,100 U / 575 lb-ft /
Consumption (combined): 12.8 l/100 km
Price: From € 84 900
Source: Chevrolet
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BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
One of the most interesting and eagerly awaited cars was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is based on the well known 650i model.The all-aluminium bi-turbo V8 power plant boasts 507PS (373 kW) and staggering 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 100PS (74 kW) and 100Nm (74 lb-ft). So, there is no coincidence. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a Vmax of 311 km/h (193 mph). Still, the vehicle manages to achieve an average 10.9 litres per 100 km and 255 g/km of CO2.
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible also comes with complete aerodynamic package including front and rear bumpers and side skirts. There are also a four-tailpipe Akrapovic sports exhaust system and huge 20” alloy wheels in the well-known design fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
The B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible features an extensive range of standard equipment, including leather upholstery, fully adjustable comfort seats with heating system, navigation system with preparation for Bluetooth mobile phone, USB audio interface, Xenon lights and LED fog lights.
BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible 
Source: Alpina
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Concept
Infiniti today announced that it will double its Infiniti Performance Line lineup of premium performance vehicles in spring 2012 with the addition of a new 2013 IPL G Convertible. More than just focusing on engine power and acceleration, the Infiniti Performance Line, or IPL, product design philosophy focuses on “total vehicle performance,” including unique driving attributes and exclusive exterior and interior features at highly attractive price points.The IPL G Convertible announcement was made by Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where the IPL G Convertible Concept is currently on display. The IPL G Convertible Concept features unique aerodynamic styling, the dynamic performance of an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and suspension, 19-inch IPL aluminum-alloy wheels, three-piece retractable hardtop and a unique red leather-appointed interior set against a Malbec Black exterior – a level of equipment and performance modification expected to be shared with the production IPL G Convertible.
2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Concept “The Infiniti Performance Line, as demonstrated by our first offering, the IPL G Coupe, challenges the concept of an ultra-high cost sports series. IPL pushes the premium performance envelope for buyers seeking a higher level of exclusivity and driving exhilaration, but does so with an Infiniti twist,” said Poore. “The IPL G Convertible will deliver the goods, just like the current IPL G Coupe does. Plus, the new IPL G Convertible offers the added pleasure of open-air motoring.”
The new IPL G Convertible is based on the foundation of the Infiniti G37 Convertible, which features an advanced 3.7-liter V6 and three-piece power retractable hardtop that’s designed to look as good with the top up as it does down.
“Like every Infiniti, the new IPL G Convertible will take a different path from its established competitors,” added Poore. “It’s a terrific addition to the Infiniti Performance Line, taking the dramatic Infiniti G Convertible to an even higher level.”
Additional information on the 2013 IPL G Convertible will be available during the production version debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
Source: Infiniti
