2009 BMW 3-series Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

328i Convertible Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leatherette seat trim

  • Front bucket seats-inc

    10-way pwr adjustments, seatback easy-entry feature, 2-position driver seat memory

  • Rear bench seat w/1-piece folding seatback-inc

    rear console, (2) convenience hooks

  • Front center armrest w/storage, cupholder

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

    audio controls

  • On-board computer-inc

    vehicle check control w/pictogram display, vehicle operating status, oil level indicator, distance to next service appointment/oil change, spark plug & microfilter status, travel information, trip computer, external temp

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Pwr front & rear windows-inc

    1-touch open/close

  • Remote keyless entry

  • Central locking system-inc

    center console switch, double-lock feature, 2-step unlocking

  • Dynamic cruise control

  • Pwr trunk release

  • Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc

    auto air recirculation, windshield misting sensor, heat-at-rest, recall of individual user settings, micro-filter

  • Rear window defroster

  • Locking glovebox

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Front door storage pockets w/covers

  • Dark burl walnut wood trim

  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

  • BMW ambiance lighting

  • Courtesy lights-inc

    fade in/out, front footwell lights, auto switch-in when engine is turned off, dual front reading lights

  • Dashboard mounted front passenger cupholder

  • Front seatback storage nets

  • Exterior

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

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

  • Fully automatic pwr retracting hard top

  • Front/rear body-color bumpers

  • Chrome kidney-shaped grille w/chrome vertical slats

  • Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc

    auto-leveling, corona ring daytime running lights

  • Fog lights

  • Adaptive brakelights

  • Pwr heated mirrors w/2-position mirror memory

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets

  • Exterior door handles w/ground lighting

  • Entertainment

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

    MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), auto-store, aux audio input

  • Prep for satellite radio

  • 3-channel FM diversity antenna

  • 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) w/dynamic brake control (DBC)

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc

    brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control (DTC)

  • Rollover protection system

  • Interlocking door anchoring system

  • Front dual-threshold dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupant sensor

  • Front side-impact airbags

  • Front active knee protection airbags

  • Crash sensor-inc

    disconnects battery terminal, hazard lights on, interior lighting on, doors unlock

  • All-position 3-point safety belts-inc

    front pretensioners, ALR in all passenger positions

  • Child safety rear door locks

  • LATCH attachments for rear seats

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Interior trunk emergency release handle

  • 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

  • 6-speed manual transmission

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc

    double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic

  • Engine start/stop button

  • Electronic throttle 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

  • Engine speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering

  • 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes

  • 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 years/50,000 Maintenance Program Basic Note / 4 Drivetrain Years

  • 50,000 Drivetrain Miles / 12 Corrosion Years

  • Unlimited Corrosion Miles / 4 Roadside Assistance Years

  • Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles / 4 Maintenance Years

  • 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