View Photos of the 2021 BMW M440i Convertible
The 382-hp BMW M440i is beast in a straight line, but it's at its best when calmly cruising with the top stowed.
The last time BMW offered a softtop in the four-seat segment was the 2006 E46-era 3-series convertible. Now, the ragtop returns with the latest and more luxurious 4-series.
Say, that BMW's 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six sounds a lot like the engine in a Toyota Supra. Wait—it is.
There's no manual transmission available in the M440i, but its eight-speed automatic is slick and smooth yet willing to be aggressive if circumstances dictate.
To activate this BMW's Sprint mode, hold the left shift paddle for more than a second and the transmission will downshift to the lowest possible gear.
We recorded 60-mph time of 4.1 seconds, and the M440i pulled hard all the way to 150 mph. Its top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
The 4-series's new soft top is lighter than the previous hard top. It also takes up less trunk space, is quicker to operate, and can stow or raise at speeds up to 31 mph.
The M440i's fabric top comes in black or the slightly shinier Moonlight Black, a $150 option.
Neck warmers built into the M440i's front seats are a $500 option.
The M440i's parking assistant will record the last 50 yards of your drive to help back you out of tight parking spots or twisty driveways.
We recorded 0.91 g of grip on the skidpad, which is fine but only slightly more than what our long-term 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan managed.
The relaxed character of a four-seat convertible means that the 430i convertible might make more sense than the M440i model, given the less-powerful four-cylinder version costs $10,900 less to start.
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
2021 BMW M440i convertible
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