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BMW unveils its all-new 2007 3-series convertible, which comes in 325i and 335i trims. Both feature a three-piece electronically-operated retractable hard-top and "Sun-Reflective Technology" leather upholstery -- "special pigments embedded into the leather help reflect infra-red radiation ensuring treated areas that are exposed to sunlight for a prolonged period can remain up to 20 degrees cooler compared to untreated leather." More pictures and videos after the jump.

Representing the flagship of the range is the 335i Convertible with its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre engine. Using an aluminium cylinder block rather than the magnesium alloy unit from the 325i Convertible, but with the added benefit of lag-free forced induction, the 335i posts a zero to 62mph time of 5.8 seconds. The 306hp engine, higher than the output of the E36 BMW M3, has been restricted to a 155mph top speed

[via Leftlanenews - Automotoportal]