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By Gunnar Heinrich

Have you lost count yet with the number of BMW model variants? You're forgiven, if you have.

BMW has just introduced the fourth variant to the entry-level 1-Series lineup that's due to make waves on the North American side of the Atlantic next year.

The new BMW 1-Series convertible will take on much the same form of the coupé; most notably the owl-eyed headlamps and pot-belly swoop lines that visually sag the car's midriff.

The weight saving aspects will also be carried over - expect a electronically operated canvas top rather than a retractable hardtop.

CAR magazine reports that an Audi A3 convertible will be on the way to compete for sales. With Ingolstadt in the game, we can probably expect a rival from Stuttgart before long.

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