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BMW 4 Series Convertible 430i [245] M Sport 2dr Step Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£52,780
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
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
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive controller on centre console
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 speed limit function
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Gearshift time display in manual mode
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
Run flat indicator
Shifting point display
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Double joint spring strut front axle
Double VANOS
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
High precision injection
Low centre of gravity
M sport suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
Stroke dependent dampers
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports in front centre console for charging and data transfer
2x USB Type C ports in rear centre console for charging
DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror
BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
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
Door sill strips
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front apron plastic in body colour
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED front indicators
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
Rear boot
Reversing light
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Third brake light
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
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 heated washing jets

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
2 2nd row folding seats
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
2 Rear seat headrests
2nd row centre armrest with built-in cupholders
3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
3 zone automatic air conditioning
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
BMW ID
Electric seat adjustment with memory
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear reading lights
Front sport seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
Make-up mirror lights
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Through load system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour front floor mats
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 4 Series
Connected professional pack - 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 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
Electric parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
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
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Seat belt with belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
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

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	226
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	165

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	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	39.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	39E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	93
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
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)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 848M
Wheel Type	18" 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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