Performance and efficiency 
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with twin-turbo technology, piezo fuel injection, 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, steering knuckle); 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 
Sport suspension calibration 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) 

Exterior 
Star Spoke (Style 264) cast alloy wheels, 18 x 7.5 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 215/40R-18 front, 245/35R-18 rear run-flat1 performance tires2 Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling, and cornering lights 
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets 
Chrome-plated exhaust tips Gray-band windshield 
Integrated rear spoiler Aerodynamic kit 
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 Gray Poplar Wood trim 
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone3 controls Split fold-down rear seats 

Comfort and convenience 
Engine Start/Stop button 2-way power glass moonroof with "one-touch" operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector 
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, 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 

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,4 satellite radio 

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 

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 Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) 
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 front 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 

1 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with spare tire and wheel.
2 Performance tires are not recommended for driving in snow and ice. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.
3 If equipped with optional Premium Package or BMW Assist™ Safety Services with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Requires BMW-approved Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
4 Available as an accessory.