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Standard Coupe |
Standard Cabrio |
Optional Coupe |
Optional Cabrio |
Performance & Efficiency |
3.2-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing |
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X |
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6 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire), with M Dynamic Driving Control (throttle control) |
X |
X |
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Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics |
X |
X |
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Distributorless electronic ignition system |
X |
X |
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6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty clutch |
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X |
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Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) |
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X |
X |
Handling, Ride, & Braking |
Dynamic Stability Control |
X |
X |
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All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock |
X |
X |
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Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering |
X |
X |
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Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension |
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X |
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Aluminum trailing-link assembly rear suspension with new geometry (wider track) |
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X |
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Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry) |
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X |
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Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers |
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X |
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Massive 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes |
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X |
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High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control |
X |
X |
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Exterior |
M-style cast-alloy wheels with Satin Chrome finish and safe-stop rim design, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 9.0 rear, with asymmetric hump |
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X |
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225/45ZR-18 front and 255/40ZR-18 rear performance tires |
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X |
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M Double Spoke forged and polished alloy wheels, 19 x 8 front, 19 x 9.5 rear; 225/40ZR - 19 front performance tires, 255/35ZR - 19 rear performance tires |
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X |
X |
Tire Pressure Monitor system |
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X |
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BMW M-design front and rear body-colored bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements |
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X |
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Xenon low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling feature |
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X |
X |
Halogen free-form M oval design foglights |
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X |
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High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system |
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X |
X |
Aluminum hood with "power dome" |
X |
X |
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Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders |
X |
X |
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M-style side-view mirrors |
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X |
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Fully lined fabric automatic softtop with glass rear window and electric rear-window defroster |
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X |
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Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear |
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X |
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Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets, and door locks |
X |
X |
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control |
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X |
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Clear turn-signal lenses, front, side, and rear |
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X |
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4 polished stainless-steel exhaust tips |
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X |
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Park Distance Control (rear) |
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X |
X |
Metallic paint |
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X |
X |
Audio System |
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system, pre-wired for 6-CD changer and auxiliary input |
X |
X |
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Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 12 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), upgraded amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization |
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X |
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In-dash cassette player (in place of CD player ? no-cost option; available with optional navigation system) |
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X |
X |
Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone (for US market) |
X |
X |
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Instrumentation & controls |
M-design instrument cluster featuring aluminum-finish-ringed instrument dials with gray backgrounds and red needles |
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X |
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Service Interval Indicator |
X |
X |
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Check Control vehicle monitoring system |
X |
X |
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Oil temperature gauge |
X |
X |
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Variable warning segment on tachometer |
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X |
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External temperature display |
X |
X |
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On-board computer |
X |
X |
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On-board navigation system (available with in-dash CD player) |
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X |
X |
Interior Seating & Trim |
Black Nappa leather upholstery with BMW M cloth seat inserts |
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BMW M front sport seats with adjustable thigh support |
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X |
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Nappa leather interior |
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X |
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Titan shadow interior trim |
X |
X |
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Aluminum interior trim |
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X |
X |
Power-adjustable front seats with 3?setting memory system for driver's seat, safety belt height, and outside mirrors. |
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X |
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Width-adjustable power front seat backrests with 4-way lumbar support |
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X |
X |
Seatback easy-entry feature |
X |
X |
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3-stage heated front seats |
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X |
X |
Front armrest |
X |
X |
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Split fold-down rear seats |
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X |
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M3-badged doorsills |
X |
X |
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Comfort & Convenience |
Air conditioning |
X |
X |
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Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation |
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X |
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Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter |
X |
X |
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Power glass 2-way moonroof with remote, one-touch operation and sliding interior sunshade |
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X |
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Power front/rear windows with one-touch up/down operation (front only) and rear window vent |
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X |
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Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror |
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X |
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3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching, and tilt/telescopic adjustment |
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X |
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Cruise control |
X |
X |
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Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors |
X |
X |
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Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control |
X |
X |
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BMW Ambiance Lighting |
X |
X |
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Front and rear map reading lights, separately controllable left/right |
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Front separately controllable left/right reading lights, and front footwell lights |
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X |
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Console valet and cupholders |
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X |
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Ski bag |
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X |
X |
Vehicle & Key Memory |
X |
X |
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Keyless entry with multi-function remote, 2-step unlocking, remote trunk release |
X |
X |
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Electric interior trunk release |
X |
X |
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Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit |
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Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and expandable cargo space when top is raised |
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Rechargeable take-out flashlight in glovebox |
X |
X |
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Safety & Security |
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with "smart" dual-stage and dual-threshold deployment, and sensor to help prevent unnecessary passenger's airbag deployment |
X |
X |
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Head Protection System (HPS) |
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Rollover Protection System |
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X |
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Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags |
X |
X |
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Automatic front safety belt pretensioners and force limiters |
X |
X |
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Manual height adjustment for front safety belts |
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Automatic height adjustment for front safety belts |
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X |
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Child seat automatic safety belt locking device |
X |
X |
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Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
X |
X |
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Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature |
X |
X |
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Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used) |
X |
X |
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Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors |
X |
X |
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Battery Safety Terminal |
X |
X |
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Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment |
X |
X |
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M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) |
X |
X |
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