2016 BMW M240i Convertible REVIEW | Refreshed Pocket Rocket Drops its Top
Summer is approaching and the 2017 BMW M240i Convertible rather appropriately debuts with an extra sprinkling of spice under its bonnet.
The $83,900 (plus on-road costs) M240i Convertible – as with its $9000-cheaper M240i Coupe sibling – replaces the M235i in the compact BMW 2 Series range, and those extra five digits in its name are joined by another 50Nm of torque.
A revised 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder now produces 500Nm and 250kW (up 10kW). Claimed 0-100km/h acceleration quickens by three-tenths to a brisk 4.7 seconds.
Yet the M240i Convertible’s price drops by $2600 while simultaneously scoring extra equipment. Adaptive LED headlights, keyless auto-entry, electrically adjustable front seats and Harman Kardon premium audio all become standard for the first time.
Vehicle Style: Small convertible
Price: $83,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 250kW/500Nm 3.0 6cyl turbo petrol | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 7.4 l/100km | tested: 11.5 l/100km
OVERVIEW
BMW’s M240i Convertible arrives alongside an updated version of its nearest competitor, the similarly nip-and-tucked Audi S3 Cabriolet.
Audi’s 213kW/380Nm turbo four-cylinder rival remains $12K cheaper – although multi-mode suspension and premium audio are optional, and a 5.3sec 0-100km/h claim is slower.