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Performance and Efficiency |
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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 |
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Dynamic Stability Control
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All Season Traction with 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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Interior seating and trim |
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BMW M front sport seats with adjustable thigh support
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Nappa leather upholstery
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Titan shadow interior trim
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Power-adjustable front seats with 3-setting memory system for driver's seat, and outside mirrors
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Seatback easy-entry feature
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Front armrest
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M3-badged doorsills
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Audio System |
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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
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Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone and Auxiliary Input
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Exterior |
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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 tires
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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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Fully lined fabric automatic softtop with glass rear window and electric rear-window defroster
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Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
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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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Comfort and convenience |
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Air conditioning
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Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation
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Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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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Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
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Adaptive Brake Lights
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Rollover Protection System
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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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Automatic 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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Performance and Efficiency |
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Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)
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Interior seating and trim |
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Aluminum interior trim
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Audio System |
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Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 12 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), upgraded amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization
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Exterior |
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M Double Spoke (style 67) polished and forged alloy wheel, and safe-stop rim design, 19 x 8.0 front, 19 x 9.5 rear; 225/40R-19 front and 255/35R-19 rear performance tires
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Xenon low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling feature
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Rear spoiler deletion
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Body-color hardtop with integrated rear-window defroster, retractable coat hooks, and individual reading lights front and rear
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Park Distance Control (rear)
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Metallic paint
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Instrumentation and controls |
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On-board navigation system (available with in-dash CD player)
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Optional Packages |
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Cold Weather Package |
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3-stage heated front seats
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High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system
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Ski bag
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Premium Package |
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BMW Assist integrated wireless communication system
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