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Performance and Efficiency |
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3.0-liter, 225-hp dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine
with Double-VANOS steplessly variable a valve timing
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Aluminum block and cylinder head
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Chain camshaft drive (no periodic maintenance)
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Dual resonance intake system
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Electronic throttle system
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Electronically controlled engine cooling
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Direct ignition with knock control
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6-speed manual transmission
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Handling, ride and braking |
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17 x 8.0 Twin Spoke cast-alloy wheels (Styling103) and 225/45R-17 run-flat tires
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Run-Flat Combination (RFC) wheel tire system with Flat Tire Monitor
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Dynamic Stability Control, including all-speed traction control, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning, anti-lock braking(ABS), Dynamic Brake Control, and cornering/avoidance stability enhancement
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High-rigidity roadster body/chassis unit with aluminum hood
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Front thrust plate, aluminum
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Strut braces
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Strut-type front suspension with forged aluminum lower arms and hydraulic cushions
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Central Link rear suspension with cast aluminum upper transverse links
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Acoustically decoupled final drive with hydraulic rear mount
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Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
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Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
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4-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front and rear, vacuum-assisted
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Vehicle-speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
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Exterior and aerodynamics |
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Front and rear body-color bumpers
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4-headlight system within aerodynamic covers
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Halogen ellipsoid low-beam/free-form high-beam headlights
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Foglights (includes heated outside mirrors and washer jets)
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Heated windshield-washer jets (included with foglights)
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Heated outside mirrors (included with foglights)
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2-speed + intermittent windshield wipers with adjustable and car-speed-sensitive interval, single wide operation
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Side-turn indicators behind BMW logo roundels
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Easy-to-operate manual softtop
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Heated glass rear window
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Instrumentation and Controls |
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LCD main and trip odometers
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Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout miles-to-service readout
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4-function on-board computer
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Outside temperature display
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Power windows with "one-touch" push-pull open/close for driver
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Manual climate control with micro-filter ventilation
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
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Ergonomics, luxury and convenience |
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Remote entry with multi-function remote control, including remote trunk release
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Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, and actuation from remote control
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Cruise control
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Dual power outside mirrors
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6-way manually adjustable front sport seats
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Leather-covered multi-functional tilt-telescopic sport steering wheel
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Leather upholstery (High Performance)
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Leather handbrake grip and shift knob
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Brushed Aluminum interior trim
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Dual cupholders
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Electric interior trunk release
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Variable softtop compartment
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Audio |
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Anti-theft AM/FM/CDaudio system with Radio Data System and 10 speakers
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Premium audio system with upgraded audio power, Carver technology, 10 audiophile-quality speakers including 2 subwoofers
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Pre-wiring for CDchanger and alarm system
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Safety and security |
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Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System with 2-stage Smart airbags
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Automatic safety-belt pretensioners and force limiters
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Isofix attachment of child-restraint safety seat
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Active Knee Protection
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Disable switch for passenger's-side airbag with indicator light
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Side-impact airbags
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Rollover Protection
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Battery Safety Terminal and automatic fuelpump shutoff upon severe accident impact
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Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
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Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switch
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Coded Driveaway Protection
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Adaptive Brake Lights
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Performance and Efficiency |
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5-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control
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6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) transmission
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Exterior and aerodynamics |
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Xenon low- and high-beam headlights
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Metallic paint
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Ergonomics, luxury and convenience |
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Center arm pad
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3-stage, thermostatically controlled heated seats
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Extended High Performance Leather upholstery
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Sycamore High-Gloss Wood interior trim
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BMW on-board navigation system
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Optional Packages |
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Convenience Package |
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Automatic climate control with activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation and automatic recirculation control
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Elastic nets on right side of center tunnel and on back of each seat (Storage Package)
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Automatic-dimming inside and outside mirrors
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Premium Package |
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Fully automatic power softtop
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8-way power front sport seats with 3-way driver's-seat memory
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BMW Assist integrated wireless communication
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Sport Package |
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Dynamic Driving Control (Sport Button)
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18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear Ellipsoid cast-alloy wheels (Styling 107) and 225/40R18 front/255/3335R-18 rear run-flat tires
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Sport suspension
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