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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled
G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication systemOil coolant heat exchanger
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor
7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with drivelogic
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings throttle and steering)Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension
Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry)Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode
Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbarLightweight integral rear axle
4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes (ABS)
Interior seating and trim
14-way power-adjustable BMW M sport front seats, including power adjustable headrests and 4-way lumbar support; 2-way manual thigh support; and 3-setting driver's-seat memory systemMerino Leather upholstery (Extended)
Adjustable front center armrestM-badged door sills
Exterior
M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear, with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires1Tire Pressure Monitor system
M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser
Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elementsXenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights
Side-view mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gearHeated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing systemPark Distance Control with front and rear sensors
Twin-chamber exhaust system with twin dual chrome-plated tailpipesChoice of standard or metallic paint
Audio system
Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD audio system with MP3 capabilities, 13 upgraded speakers2 (including 2 subwoofers), Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna
Instrumentation and controls
M multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with SMG paddles, M Drive function and cruise controlM-design instrument cluster with white-illuminated gauges, oil temperature gauge, and variable warning segment on tachometer
Service Interval IndicatorCheck Control vehicle monitoring system
Start/Stop buttonExternal temperature display
On-board computerNavigation system (includes 8.8" screen with 16 x 9 format and Real Time Traffic Information)
Voice Command SystemVehicle & Key Memory
Comfort and convenience
Automatic Climate Control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation3-stage heated front seats
Fully lined power softtop roof with heated glass rear windowPower tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up
Power 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 lockRemote control key
BMW Ambiance LightingInterior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controlsDual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Ground-illuminating lights in door handlesIntegrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Heated driver's door lock and rear window defrosterSki bag
Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk releaseGlove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight
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 deploymentRollover Protection System
Front-door-mounted side-impact airbagsAutomatic front safety belt pretensioners
Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)Interlocking door anchoring system
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety featuresImpact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery
Coded Driveaway ProtectionRemote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock features (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
Adaptive Brake LightsBMW Assist™3 with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service™4M Driving Experience at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC5