2012 BMW 3-series Features And Specs

328i Convertible Package Includes

• Interior

• 10-way power front bucket seats with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 presets for seat and exterior mirror positions

• Seatback easy-entry feature

• Split fold-down rear seats with convenience hooks

• Leatherette upholstery

• Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment

• Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover

• Floormats

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone

• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

• On-board computer with check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status, oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more

• Service interval indicator with miles-to-service readout

• Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking

• Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release

• Coded driveaway protection

• Power front windows with \one-touch\ up/down operation

• Dynamic cruise control

• Anti-theft alarm system

• Electric interior trunk release

• Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, max A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

• Locking glovebox

• Front cupholders

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Dark burl walnut wood trim

• Door storage pockets with covers

• BMW ambiance lighting

• Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors

• Through-loading rear seats

• Exterior

• V Spoke (Style 338) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels 225/45 run-flat all-season tires

• Power-folding retractable hardtop with integrated window defroster

• Xenon adaptive headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and corona headlight-rings

• Halogen free-form front foglights

• Adaptive brake lights

• Dynamic brake lights

• Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control

• Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

• Entertainment

• HiFi sound system

• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with radio data system (RDS)

• Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in center armrest

• HD Radio with \multicast\ FM station reception

• iPod and USB adapter

• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and phonebook downloading capabilities

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas I6

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  3.0L/183

• Fuel System

  Direct Injection

• 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)

  NA

• Safety

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Dynamic stability control (DSC) including brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, and brake stand-by features, with dynamic traction control (DTC)

• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

• Programmable daytime running lights

• 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 deployment

• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

• Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

• Crash sensor activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

• BMW's advanced safety system for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

• Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

• LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

• Emergency trunk release

• Tire pressure monitor

• Rollover protection system

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  16.0

• Turns, lock to lock

  NA

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

  36.1

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

  NA

• Mechanical

• 6-speed manual transmission

• 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

• Engine start/stop button

• Electronic throttle control

• Rear wheel drive

• Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components

• Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension

• Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

• 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with dynamic brake control (DBC)

• Chrome-plated exhaust tips

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  MacPherson Strut

• 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)

  1.70

• 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)

  3.23

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Subcompact Cars

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Assist Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note / 4 Maintenance Years

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• 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