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Standard Coupe Standard Cab Optional Coupe Optional Cab
Performance & Efficiency
3.2-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing X X

6 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire), with M Dynamic Driving Control (throttle control) X X

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics X X

Distributorless electronic ignition system X X

6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty clutch X X

Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)

X X
Handling, Ride, & Braking
Dynamic Stability Control X X

All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock X X

Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering X X

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension X X

Aluminum trailing-link assembly rear suspension with new geometry (wider track) X X

Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry) X X

Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers X X

Massive 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes X X

High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control X X

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 X X

225/45ZR-18 front and 255/40ZR-18 rear performance tires X X

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

X X
Tire Pressure Monitor system X X

BMW M-design front and rear body-colored bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements X X

Xenon low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling feature

X X
Halogen free-form M oval design foglights X X

High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system

X X
Aluminum hood with "power dome" X X

Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders X X

M-style side-view mirrors X X

Fully lined fabric automatic softtop with glass rear window and electric rear-window defroster
X

Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear X X

Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets, and door locks X X

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control X X

Clear turn-signal lenses, front, side, and rear X X

4 polished stainless-steel exhaust tips X X

Park Distance Control (rear)

X X
Metallic paint

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

Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 12 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), upgraded amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization

X X
In-dash cassette player (in place of CD player – no-cost option; available with optional navigation system)

X X
Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone X X

Instrumentation & controls
M-design instrument cluster featuring aluminum-finish-ringed instrument dials with gray backgrounds and red needles X X

Service Interval Indicator X X

Check Control vehicle monitoring system X X

Oil temperature gauge X X

Variable warning segment on tachometer X X

External temperature display X X

On-board computer X X

On-board navigation system (available with in-dash CD player)

X X
Interior Seating & Trim
Black Nappa leather upholstery with BMW M cloth seat inserts X


BMW M front sport seats with adjustable thigh support X X

Nappa leather interior
X X
Titan shadow interior trim X X

Aluminum interior trim

X X
Power-adjustable front seats with 3–setting memory system for driver's seat, safety belt height, and outside mirrors.
X X
Width-adjustable power front seat backrests with 4-way lumbar support

X X
Seatback easy-entry feature X X

3-stage heated front seats

X X
Front armrest X X

Split fold-down rear seats X X

M3-badged doorsills X X

Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning X X

Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation X X

Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter X X

Power glass 2-way moonroof with remote, one-touch operation and sliding interior sunshade

X
Power front/rear windows with one-touch up/down operation (front only) and rear window vent X X

Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror X X

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 X X

Cruise control X X

Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors X X

Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control X X

BMW Ambiance Lighting X X

Front and rear map reading lights, separately controllable left/right X


Front separately controllable left/right reading lights, and front footwell lights
X

Console valet and cupholders X X

Ski bag

X X
Vehicle & Key Memory X X

Keyless entry with multi-function remote, 2-step unlocking, remote trunk release X X

Electric interior trunk release X X

Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit X


Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and expandable cargo space when top is raised
X

Rechargeable take-out flashlight in glovebox X X

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

Head Protection System (HPS) X


Rollover Protection System
X

Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags X X

Automatic front safety belt pretensioners and force limiters X X

Manual height adjustment for front safety belts X


Automatic height adjustment for front safety belts
X

Child seat automatic safety belt locking device X X

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts X X

Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature X X

Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used) X X

Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors X X

Battery Safety Terminal X X

Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment X X

M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) X X








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