Performance and efficiency 
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/ aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing Electronic throttle control 
6-speed manual transmission 

Handling, ride and braking 
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components 
Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type suspension Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel 
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers 
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) 

Exterior and aerodynamics 
16 x 7.0 V-Spoke (Style 255) light alloy wheels and 205/55 run-flat1 all-season tires Halogen free-form front foglights 
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets Chrome-plated exhaust tips 
Gray-band windshield Fully lined power-folding automatic softtop with heated glass rear window and electric rear defroster 
Black softtop Chrome-line exterior trim 

Interior seating and trim 
8-way adjustable front seats, including 2-way headrests Manual height adjustment for front passenger seat 
Leatherette upholstery High-Gloss Black trim 
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone2 controls 

Comfort and convenience 
Engine Start/Stop button Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, "Convertible" mode, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings 
Front-door storage compartments Front-seat center armrest 
Front-seat cupholders Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column 
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation Locking glovebox 
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system 
Cruise Control 

Instrumentation and controls 
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator 
Tire Pressure Monitor 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 spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more 

Audio system 
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest 
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer,3 satellite radio 

Safety and security 
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Adaptive Brake Lights 
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems Rollover Protection System 
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 Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator 
Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags 
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking 
Coded Driveaway Protection Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat 
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors 
Programmable Daytime Running Lights 

BMW Services 
BMW Ultimate Service™4 

1 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with spare tire and wheel.
2 If equipped with optional Premium Package or BMW Assist™ Safety Services with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Requires BMW-approved Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
3 Available as an accessory.