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| − | The Cabriolet was a body style available for the E30. When the car was officially launched in 1983, customers could order a roof conversion on any standard [[2-door]] saloon model, performed by [[Baur]]. The modification involved removing a large section of the roof panel and the rear window. but retaining the B- and C-pillars and roof gutter, bridged across the vehicle by a stiffening bar. The car then kept its original doors and interior. | + | The Cabriolet was a body style available for the E30. When the car was officially launched in 1983, customers could order a roof conversion on any standard [[Saloon#2-Door|2-door]] saloon model, performed by [[Baur]]. The modification involved removing a large section of the roof panel and the rear window. but retaining the B- and C-pillars and roof gutter, bridged across the vehicle by a stiffening bar. The car then kept its original doors and interior. |
Because of the labour, these original Baur cabriolets had very low production numbers (10,865 in Europe, 3,561 in South Africa). Despite their rarity, there are not yet considered desirable or collectable E30 models. | Because of the labour, these original Baur cabriolets had very low production numbers (10,865 in Europe, 3,561 in South Africa). Despite their rarity, there are not yet considered desirable or collectable E30 models. | ||
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In 1987 BMW officially launched their own E30 cabriolet, which differed substantially from the Baur version. While the dimensions of the vehicle remained the same, the floorpan was strengthened to allow the B- and C-pillars to be removed above the doorline. Because of these extensive modifications to the shell, the cabriolet shares very little with other E30s, especially interior components and suspension. New buyers are also often confused by the large metal weight in the boot; a 15kg "balancer" placed there by BMW to compensate for the differing weight distribution across the vehicle. | In 1987 BMW officially launched their own E30 cabriolet, which differed substantially from the Baur version. While the dimensions of the vehicle remained the same, the floorpan was strengthened to allow the B- and C-pillars to be removed above the doorline. Because of these extensive modifications to the shell, the cabriolet shares very little with other E30s, especially interior components and suspension. New buyers are also often confused by the large metal weight in the boot; a 15kg "balancer" placed there by BMW to compensate for the differing weight distribution across the vehicle. | ||
| − | While [[2-door]] and [[4-door]] E30s finished production in 1991, the cabriolet continued to be made until April 1993. When its production ended, the only E30 left in production was the [[Touring]]. | + | While [[Saloon#2-Door|2-door]] and [[Saloon#4-Door|4-door]] E30s finished production in 1991, the cabriolet continued to be made until April 1993. When its production ended, the only E30 left in production was the [[Touring]]. |
=Roof= | =Roof= | ||
Revision as of 16:31, 13 October 2011
History
The Cabriolet was a body style available for the E30. When the car was officially launched in 1983, customers could order a roof conversion on any standard 2-door saloon model, performed by Baur. The modification involved removing a large section of the roof panel and the rear window. but retaining the B- and C-pillars and roof gutter, bridged across the vehicle by a stiffening bar. The car then kept its original doors and interior.
Because of the labour, these original Baur cabriolets had very low production numbers (10,865 in Europe, 3,561 in South Africa). Despite their rarity, there are not yet considered desirable or collectable E30 models.
In 1987 BMW officially launched their own E30 cabriolet, which differed substantially from the Baur version. While the dimensions of the vehicle remained the same, the floorpan was strengthened to allow the B- and C-pillars to be removed above the doorline. Because of these extensive modifications to the shell, the cabriolet shares very little with other E30s, especially interior components and suspension. New buyers are also often confused by the large metal weight in the boot; a 15kg "balancer" placed there by BMW to compensate for the differing weight distribution across the vehicle.
While 2-door and 4-door E30s finished production in 1991, the cabriolet continued to be made until April 1993. When its production ended, the only E30 left in production was the Touring.
Roof
Main article: Cabriolet roof
