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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
4.8-liter DOHC (4 cam) 360-hp 32-valve V-8 engine with ValvetronicAluminum block and cylinder heads
Direct ignition system with knock control2-stage air intake manifold
Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
6-speed Sport Automatic transmission with automatic Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button), and Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Handling, ride and braking
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steeringAluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Sport suspensionActive Roll Stabilization (ARS)
Electro-hydraulic brakesDynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Exterior and aerodynamics
18 x 8.0 V Spoke (Style 248) cast alloy wheels, with 245/45 run-flat all-season tires (run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare wheel and tire)Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and Corona headlight-ringsHeadlight washing system
Halogen free-form foglightsPark Distance Control
Aluminum hood and doorsPower-adjustable, heated, body-color, power-folding side-view mirrors with automatic-dimming function
Thermoplastic front side fenders and sheet molding compound trunk lidChoice of standard or metallic paints
Green band windshield (not available with optional Head-up Display)
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)1Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers
Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor systemiDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 6 programmable memory buttons
Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperaturesDynamic Cruise Control2
Navigation system with voice feedback, Voice Command System, and Real Time Traffic InformationEngine Start/Stop button
Tire Pressure MonitorVehicle & Key Memory
Interior seating and trim
Dakota Leather upholstery, center console and door trim3Brushed Aluminum interior trim
8-way power front seats with 2-way adjustable headrests, and Active Head Restraints (Convertible headrests are power adjustable)3-setting memory system for driver's seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position
4-way power lumbar support for front seatsAdjustable front center armrest
Color-matching floormats
Comfort and convenience
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculationMicro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
Fully lined power softtop with heated glass rear window that can be raised and lowered independently of softtopAutomatic-dimming inside and outside rear-view mirrors
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-upPower windows with key-off and "one-touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock (power rear side-window functions not available in 650i Coupe)
Ambient interior lightingLights package
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrorsCupholders front and rear
Heated driver's door lock and rear-window defrosterFully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 8 speakers, Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilitiesPre-wired for satellite radio installation
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station receptionAuxiliary audio input for portable music players
Safety and security
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 deploymentBMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
Active Head Restraints in front seatsActive Knee Protection
Front-seat side-impact airbagsFront safety belts with automatic pretensioners
LATCH attachment for child-restraint safety installationAutomatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impactsRollover Protection System
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; and turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doorsAdaptive Brake Lights
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key with constantly changing electronic code is not used)Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth wireless technology 4
BMW Services
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