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BMW launches premium convertible M440i xDrive Cabrio in Argentina
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BMW launches premium convertible M440i xDrive Cabrio in Argentina

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • BMW launched its M440i xDrive Cabrio, a premium convertible version of the 4 Series, in Argentina.
  • The car features a 387-hp six-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
  • It was unveiled at the BMW Experience event in La Plata, alongside other BMW and MINI models.

BMW has expanded its sports vehicle lineup in Argentina with the introduction of the M440i xDrive Cabrio. This convertible model, based on the 4 Series, made its debut at the two-day BMW Experience event held at the Roberto Mouras racetrack in La Plata.

The model was presented during the BMW Experience, a two-day event held at the Roberto Mouras racetrack in La Plata, where dealerships and press guests could learn about and test drive various company vehicles.

Context of the car's launch event.

The M440i xDrive Cabrio is positioned as an "M Performance" model, sitting between BMW's conventional offerings and its high-performance M vehicles. It is powered by a 387-horsepower, 2998cc M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, producing 500 Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels via BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The convertible is equipped with a 2998 cm³ M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine, delivering 387 hp between 5800 and 6500 rpm and 500 Nm between 1800 and 5000 rpm.

Details about the car's engine specifications.

With this setup, the convertible can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. The car also boasts a range of performance-oriented features, including an M Sport differential for enhanced traction and stability, M Sport suspension, variable ratio steering, and M Sport brakes with blue calipers. It rides on 19-inch M bicolor Jetblack wheels with run-flat tires.

With this configuration, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

Performance metrics of the M440i xDrive Cabrio.

A key distinguishing feature is its electric soft-top roof, which can be opened or closed in 18 seconds, even while the vehicle is moving at speeds up to 50 km/h. BMW states the roof design mimics a fabric top while offering acoustic and thermal insulation comparable to a retractable hardtop.

The main difference compared to the rest of the 4 Series local offering is the roof. The M440i uses a soft top with electric operation, which takes 18 seconds to open or close.

Highlighting the convertible's primary feature.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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