| Performance and 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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| 6 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire), with M Dynamic Driving Control (throttle control) |
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| Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics |
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| Distributorless electronic ignition system |
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| 6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty clutch |
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| Handling, ride and braking |
| Dynamic Stability Control |
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| M Variable Differential Lock |
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| Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering |
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| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension |
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| Aluminum trailing-link assembly rear suspension |
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| Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry) |
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| Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers |
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| Massive, 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes |
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| High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control |
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| Exterior |
| M-style alloy wheels with Satin Chrome finish and safe-stop rim design, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 9.0 rear, with asymmetric hump; 225/45R-18 front and 255/40R-18 rear performance tires1 |
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| Flat tire warning |
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| BMW M-design front and rear body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements |
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| Halogen free-form M oval design foglights |
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| Aluminum hood with "power dome" |
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| Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders |
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| M-style side-view mirrors |
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| Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks |
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| Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control |
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| White turn-signal lenses, front, side and rear |
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| 4 polished stainless-steel exhaust tips |
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| Interior seating and trim |
| Black Nappa leather upholstery with BMW M cloth seat inserts |
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| Front sport seats with adjustable thigh support |
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| Aluminum interior trim |
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| Seatback easy-entry feature |
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| Split fold-down rear seats |
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| Front armrest |
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| M3-badged doorsills |
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| 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 |
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| Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone, 6-disc CD changer, and Auxiliary Input |
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| Comfort and convenience |
| Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation |
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| Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter |
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| Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation (front only)2 |
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| Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror |
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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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| Cruise control |
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| Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors |
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| Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control |
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| BMW Ambiance Lighting |
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| Front and rear reading lights, separately controllable left/right |
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| Console valet and cupholders |
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| Vehicle & Key Memory |
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| Keyless entry with multi-function remote, 2-step unlocking, remote trunk release |
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| Electric interior trunk release |
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| Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit |
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| Rechargeable take-out flashlight in glovebox |
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| Instrumentation and controls |
| M-design instrument cluster featuring titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials with gray backgrounds and red needles |
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| Service Interval Indicator |
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| Check Control vehicle monitoring system |
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| Oil temperature gauge |
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| Variable Warning Tachometer |
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| External temperature display |
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| On-board computer |
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| Safety and 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 |
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| Head Protection System (HPS) |
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| Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags |
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| Adaptive Brake Lights |
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| Automatic front safety belt pretensioners and force limiters |
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| Manual height adjustment for front safety belts |
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| Child seat automatic safety belt locking device |
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| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
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| Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature |
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| Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used) |
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| Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors |
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| Battery Safety Terminal |
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| Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment |
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| M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) |
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| 1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow conditions. |
| 2 Rear side windows are vent windows. |
| 3 Includes Park Distance Control (PDC). |
| 4 Requires Power-adjustable front seats or Premium Package. |
| 5 Included with optional Power-adjustable front seats or Premium Package. |
| 6 Included with SMG. |
| 7 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow. |
| 8 These brakes may make more noise under braking than the standard M3 brakes. |
| 9 M Track Mode is a less intrusive mode for DSC. Drivers should exercise caution while driving with M Track Mode. Regular DS mode is still available. |
| 10 Please drive safely, observe all traffic and speed limit postings and always fasten safety belts. |
| 11 Not available with cruise or multi-function steering wheel controls. |
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