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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with twin-turbo technology, piezo fuel injection, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components
Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type suspensionFive-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) barsTwin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Sport suspension calibration4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Exterior
Star Spoke (Style 264) cast alloy wheels, 18 x 7.5 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 215/40R-18 front, 245/35R-18 rear run-flat1 performance tires2Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling, and cornering lights
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washersHeated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
Chrome-plated exhaust tipsGray-band windshield
Integrated rear spoilerAerodynamic kit
Chrome-line exterior trim
Interior seating and trim
8-way adjustable front seats, including 2-way headrestsManual height adjustment for front passenger seat
Leatherette upholsteryGray Poplar Wood trim
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone3 controlsSplit fold-down rear seats
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button2-way power glass moonroof with "one-touch" operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settingsFront-door storage compartments
Front-seat center armrestFront-seat cupholders
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel columnPower front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation
Locking gloveboxRain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm systemCruise Control
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antennaAuxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer,4 satellite radio
Instrumentation and controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readoutCheck Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator
Tire Pressure MonitorOn-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more
Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Adaptive Brake Lights
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systemsFront and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deploymentFront passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator
Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front seating positionsFront-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impactsCentral locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Coded Driveaway ProtectionAutomatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seatsCrash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors
Programmable Daytime Running Lights