Official 2014 BMW 4-series convertible photo gallery

Feast your eyes on the new 2014 BMW 4-series convertible: The newest drop-top BMW looks, well, a lot like you'd expect a hardtop convertible version of the company's new 4-series coupe to look. Mimicking the rest of the 4-series lineup, the 2014 4-series convertible will be offered in I-4 428i and straight-six 435i versions, each with a standard 8-speed automatic. Only the 428i will be available with BMW's xDrive AWD system at launch, however -- RWD is standard on both trim levels.

Intrigued? Be prepared to pony up at least $49,675 for the 428i convertible and $55,825 for the 435i convertible. Those MSRPs include destination but not options, which any BMW buyer knows can add thousands to the bottom line. The cars will be available in U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2014.

We'll have a deep dive into 4-series convertible specs and features coming early next week, so stay tuned.

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By Autoweek editors