BMW M3 Convertible

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, March 18, 2008 -- BMW will give the Big Apple a glimpse into what the future of pure driving pleasure looks like as its all-new 2008 BMW M3 Convertible and Concept CS vehicles make their North American debuts at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in Manhattan on March 19.

"BMW is excited to present the North American debuts of the 2008 BMW M3 Convertible and the BMW Concept CS at the New York International Auto Show," said Tom Purves, President and CEO, BMWNA. "The cars round out several new production and concept vehicles introduced by BMW over the past few months, which not only exemplify our dedication to providing the ultimate driving machines, but also give some insight into future innovations."

01/17/2008 -- BMW M GmbH is proud to be the world's first car maker now offering a seven-speed Double Clutch Gearbox specially conceived and designed for a high-speed power unit. Compared with all conventional systems available so far, this new gearbox ensures an optimum gearshift and even more dynamic acceleration, and at the same time reduces fuel consumption by a significant margin.

The world's first Double Clutch Gearbox conceived and developed for a high-speed power unit; gearshift without interruption of power and traction; gearshift management with M-specific configuration; seven gears for optimum gear increments ensuring particularly dynamic acceleration; simultaneous debut in the BMW M3 oupé, BMW M3 Saloon, and BMW M3 Convertible.