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BMW 4 Series Convertible 430i M Sport 2dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport [Tec/Pro pk]
Price	£54,445
Engine Power - BHP	258
Acceleration	6.2
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166
Length	4768 mm
Width	1852 mm
Height	1384 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1715 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface with audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional Nav with 12.3" instrument display + 10.25" display, Intelligent Voice Assist, BMW OS 7, HDD, 2USB, 4G LTE connect
BMW service history
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Condition based service
Cruise control with brake assist
Electric power steering
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Gearshift time display in manual mode
iDrive controller on centre console
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
Integrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
On board computer - average speed, fuel consumption, outside temp display with acoustic warning, clock/date, service interval, odometer/trip meter
Optimum shift indicator
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Active sound design
Adaptive M suspension
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Double VANOS
Driving experience modes - Comfort,ECO PRO,Sport and Sport+ mode
High precision injection
Low centre of gravity
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter
Sprint mode
Stroke dependent dampers
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Adaptive LED Headlights
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Automatically dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror
BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW individual lights shadow line
BMW kidney grille with mesh grille front side of the nuggets in matt aluminium and frame in chrome high gloss
Body colour fuel filler flap
Body colour roof fin
Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round
Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fading support
Front and rear bumper system
Front apron plastic in body colour
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED front fog lights
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
Model designation on right side of tailgate
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rain sensor
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
Widened track and increased camber values for max transverse dynamics, agility and steering precision
Window recess cover black high gloss
Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
2 Rear seat headrests
3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
3 zone automatic air conditioning
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders
Ambient lighting with welcome carpet light
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Electric seat adjustment with memory
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right)
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear footwell lights
Front and rear reading lights
Front headrests
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front sport seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
Luggage compartment light
Make-up mirror lights
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour front floor mats
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Connected professional package - 4 Series
M sport exterior styling pack - 4 Series

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake energy regeneration
Braking pre-tensioning
Child proof locking system in rear door
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for the two outer rear seats
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front and rear ventilated brake disc
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assistant
M Sport seatbelts
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Seat belt with belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Trim

Sensatec instrument panel

Wheels

19" M light double spoke bicolour jet black alloy wheels - Style 797M with mixed tyres and run flat tyres
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	233
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	226
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	162

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	28
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	27.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	39.8

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.2
Engine Power - BHP	258
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 797M
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1384 mm
Length	4768 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2081 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2200 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Max. Loading Weight	485 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1715 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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