BMW launched its 4th generation 3 Series in 1999.
Initially available in coupe and station wagon body configurations, the 3 Series received a new convertible body style in 2000. Based on the coupe version, this 3 Series convertible benefited from a wider, longer and lower body structure and a newly-designed windscreen. It was also fitted with plenty of active safety components, including standard Automatic Traction & Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control or rear head restraints. All powerplants were mated with M3-developed SMG gearboxes (featuring steering-wheel-mounted shifting paddles), including top-of-the-range 330Ci and M3 variants.