328i 3 Series 2 dr Convertible Gasoline 3.0L Straight 6 Cyl

2012 BMW 3-Series Base Convertible 2-Door Description

• 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
• Vehicle Name : BMW 3 Series
• Body Style : Convertible
• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• EPA Classification : Subcompact Cars
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3825
• Engine Type : Gas I6
• Displacement : 3.0L/183
• Fuel System : Direct Injection
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 230 @ 6500

• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 200 @ 2750
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual
• 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
• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : 5-link
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.0
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.1
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes

• 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
• Front Tire Size : 225/45R17
• Rear Tire Size : 225/45R17
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0

• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Wheelbase (in) : 108.7
• Length, Overall (in) : 181.9
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.5
• Height, Overall (in) : 54.5
• Track Width, Front (in) : 59.1
• Track Width, Rear (in) : 59.6
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.4
• Trunk Volume (ft3) : 9.0

• 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

• 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
• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft3) : 84.2
• Front Head Room (in) : 38.0
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.0
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 55.3
• Second Head Room (in) : 36.5
• Second Leg Room (in) : 32.0
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 49.3

• 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

• EPA Greenhouse Gas Score : 5
• Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) : 22
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 18
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 28
• Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year : 9.3
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0* F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -

• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.3 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.8 x - TBD -
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 16.1
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -