2008 BMW 3-series Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

328i Convertible Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leatherette seat trim

  • Pwr front bucket seats-inc

    10-way pwr driver seat, 8-way pwr passenger seat, pwr headrests, pwr shoulder belt height adjustment, pwr easy-entry feature, 2-position driver seat memory

  • 1-piece folding rear backrest-inc

    (3) headrests

  • Front center console-inc

    climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder, armrest

  • Rear center console-inc

    storage, climate control air outlets

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • \BMW\ door sills

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function sport steering wheel-inc

    audio controls, pearl-gloss galvanic trim

  • Electric analog instrumentation-inc

    speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim

  • LCD main & trip odometers

  • On-board computer-inc

    check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display

  • Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Vehicle key & memory

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Pwr windows-inc

    1-touch open/close front windows, 1-touch open rear windows, all-window 1-touch open switch, anti-trapping feature, key-off operation

  • Comfort entry-inc

    central locking, 2-touch of unlock button lowers windows w/auto-window close when door is closed

  • Multi-function remote keyless entry-inc

    hard top lowering, courtesy light activation, window open

  • Dynamic cruise control

  • Pwr trunk release

  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc

    MP3 capability, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, radio data systems (RDS), auxiliary audio input

  • Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone

  • 3-channel FM diversity antenna

  • Variable AM/FM antenna position w/hard top raised & lowered

  • Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc

    auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation

  • Rear window defroster

  • Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder

  • Smoker pkg

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Dual front/rear cupholders

  • Dark burl walnut wood trim

  • Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim

  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

  • BMW ambiance lighting

  • Courtesy lights-inc

    fade in/out feature, front/rear footwells, dual front/rear reading lights

  • Front seatback storage compartments

  • Cargo are-inc

    (4) tie-downs, bin w/CD storage, side compartments, intermediate hard top position for trunk loading

  • Exterior

  • Fully automatic pwr retracting hard top

  • Front/rear body-color bumpers w/black air intakes

  • Chrome grille w/vertical slats

  • Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc

    auto-leveling, cornering lights

  • Fog lights

  • Adaptive brakelights

  • Daytime running lights

  • Pwr heated mirrors-inc

    reverse passenger auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets

  • Exterior door handles w/ground lighting

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.0L/183

  • Fuel System

    MPI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    230 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    200 @ 2750

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    180

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light

  • Front side-impact airbags

  • Active knee protection airbags

  • All-position 3-point safety belts-inc

    front pretensioners, front force limiters

  • All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)

  • LATCH attachments for rear seats

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc

    electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control

  • Rollover protection system

  • Interlocking door anchoring system

  • Crushable pedals & footrest

  • Daytime running lights

  • Advanced crash safety management

  • Crash sensor-inc

    doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on

  • Emergency trunk release

  • Battery safety terminal (BST)

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.0

  • Turns, lock to lock

    3.0

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    36.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc

    double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic

  • Electronically controlled engine cooling

  • Pwr coolant pump

  • Volume-controlled oil pump

  • Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim

  • Electronic throttle control

  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc

    electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Double-pivot strut front suspension-inc

    coil springs, aluminum lower arms, aluminum steering knuckles, aluminum subframe

  • 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs

  • Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P225/45R17 run-flat all-season tires

  • 17\ x 8.0\ star spoke alloy wheels (style 157)

  • Engine speed-sensitive pwr steering

  • 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Dual exhaust system

  • Tool kit

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double Pivot

  • Rear Suspension Type

    5-Link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Manual

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.32

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.46

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.66

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.23

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.85

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.94

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.38

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Sub-Compact

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr-Assisted

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    12.3 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA