Ah, yes, the Ultimate Tanning Machine.
I don't think I've ever seen someone having a bad day in a convertible BMW.
Miata’s too small, Porsche’s too much. You want a convertible. It’s summertime.
Mustang? Maybe you want to go a little more upmarket.
How about the latest BMW M440i Convertible?
It fills a niche long served by the 3 and 4 Series convertibles that came before it: comfortable, sportier than a Benz, more than adequate performance, top goes down.
The current 4 Series convertible line starts with the 430i Convertible: $59,500 for 255 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time of 6.0 seconds.
We drove the M440i Convertible, which boasts 386 horsepower courtesy of a mild hybrid system, achieving a zero-to-60 time of 5.0 seconds flat. Starting price for the 2026 model? BMW says $73,050.
Need to get there even quicker? BMW offers a straight-up M4 Convertible, too: 523 horsepower, so zero to 60 in 3.6 seconds. Starting MSRP is $96,200.
Our tester, a 2025 BMW M440i Convertible, carried a starting price of $72,250. Add in premium sound plus a few extras, and it totaled out at $78,345.
What’d we get for sum? Sun, comfort and performance. Very smooth drivetrain, extremely supportive seats. A true cross-country machine. Kind of the total package.
And for those who fear the word “hybrid,” don’t–at least not here. Integration is seamless. You won’t notice anything other than the extra power.
So, why not a C8 Corvette convertible? It’s about the same money. Faster, even, too.
Different cars.
The latest Corvette is more civil than some would expect, but it’s still a low car that might not be for everyone.
The BMW M440i, though, sits more upright and gets a traditional trunk. Plus, it has a little back seat. A little more subtle, too. Not saying the BMW is better, just different.
Ah, yes, the Ultimate Tanning Machine.
I don't think I've ever seen someone having a bad day in a convertible BMW.
My parents had an E36 convertible back in the day. They liked it.
Thanks for not showing us the buck tooth in the pic!
I heard BMW is going to get rid of it soon, thank god!
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