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Xenon Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners, thanks to an electro- Adaptive Brake Lights increase the 3 Series
mechanical control system that directs the headlights into and through the bend as soon as the vehicle Coupe’s visibility by signaling the intensity of braking
begins cornering. They illuminate the road ahead and to the side with brilliant clarity and include auto- action.
leveling to adjust for varying passenger and cargo loads.
The close shift pattern of the six-speed manual Five-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission The exceptional sound of the Harman Kardon
transmission, standard in the 330Ci, delivers a provides a choice of three modes: “Drive,” which audio system emanates from upgraded speakers
precise, athletic feel for a more dynamic driving incorporates BMW’s Adaptive Transmission Con- and amplification, plus a subwoofer and vehicle-
experience. (330Ci only) trol; “Sport” automatic, for a more dynamic shift speed-sensitive equalization. (standard on 330Ci;
pattern; and STEPTRONIC automatic, for the hands-on optional on 325Ci)
control of a manual without using a clutch.
Equipment Equipment on this page may have limitations for ordering. Please review our text (dots) section, which
will give you the detailed information required when ordering the equipment shown.
The 325Ci with 16 x 7.0 Five Spoke (Styling 88) alloy wheels and 205/55R-16 all-season tires. The 330Ci with 17 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98)
alloy wheels and 205/50R-17 all-season tires.
M Double Spoke (Styling 68M) cast alloy wheels 18" Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy BMW light-alloy wheels (Styling 135M) double-
add a more aggressive look; performance tires wheels and performance tires can be ordered with spoke styling 135M with mixed tyres, 8 J x 18-inch,
are designed to deliver outstanding road grip. In the 330Ci Sport Package. In front: 18 x 8.0 wheels 225/40 R 18 tyres at front, 8.5 J x 18-inch, 255/35
front: 17x 7.5 wheels and 225/45R-17 tires; in the and 225/40R-18 tires; at the rear: 18 x 8.5 wheels R 18 tyres at rear (incl. with Optional 330i Perfor-
rear: 17x 8.5 wheels, 245/40R-17 tires. 1 and 255/35R-18 tires. 1 (opt. with 330Ci Sport mance Package)1
Package; not available with Performance Package;
1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and 1Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and
space-saver spare tire and wheel replaces full-use
suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and con-
and consequential damages. spare and wheel) sequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for
driving in ice and snow. Space-saver spare replaces full-use
1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and spare and wheel.
suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard
and consequential damages. Performance tires not recom-
mended for driving in ice and snow.
330Ci Performance Package
M three-spoke multi-function steering wheel Sport seats: The sport seats provide optimum lateral Aluminium Black Cube interior trim: The black
rim is covered in Alcantara – a handsome, suede-like support while the cloth/Alcantara upholstery adds a aluminium cube interior trim makes for a more sporty,
material that helps the driver maintain a firm grip. dynamic touch. Montana leather is also available for high-tech interior. Optional Silver Cube trim is also
those who prefer the look and feel of all-leather up- available.
holstery.
Exterior
16 x 7.0 Five Spoke (Styling 88) alloy wheels, 205/55R-16 all-season tires a
17 x 8.0 Five Spoke (Styling 119) alloy wheels, 225/45R-17 performance tires4
17 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98) alloy wheels, 205/50R-17 all-season tires a
17 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98) alloy wheels, 205/50R-17 run-flat all-season tires5 and Flat Tire Warning a
M Double Spoke (Styling 68M) alloy wheels, 17 x 7.5 front, 17 x 8.5 rear;
225/45R-17 front, 245/40R-17 rear performance tires4
Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear;
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225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear performance tires4
M Double Spoke (Styling 135M) alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear;
225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear performance tires4, 7
a = Standard 1 Sport Package required. 5 Not available with Sport or Premium Package. Space-saver
a = Optional 2 Not available with 330Ci Performance Package. spare tire and wheel replaces full-use spare and wheel for
◆ = Included in optional Premium Package 3 Sport suspension is tuned more aggressively on Styling 98 wheels with run-flat tires.
= Included in optional Sport Package 330Ci with Performance Package. 6 Sport Package required. Space-saver spare tire and wheel
4 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires replaces full-use spare and wheel for Styling 71 wheels.
= Included in optional 330Ci Performance Package 7 Space-saver spare tire and wheel replaces full-use
and suspension parts are more susceptible to
= Included in optional Cold Weather Package spare and wheel for Styling 135M wheels with
road hazard and consequential damages.
Performance tires not recommended for driving performance tires.
in snow and ice. 8 Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
Optional Equipment | Standard Equipment
9 When equipped with Sport Package. All illustrations and specifications contained in this brochure are based on the latest product information available at the time of print-
10 If so equipped. ing. BMW reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models.
11 No-cost option; requires Premium BMW may, subject to legal requirements, determine the Model Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year designation on any par-
Package. Not available with 330Ci ticular model may be longer or shorter than 12 months. Some vehicles pictured may contain non-U.S. equipment. Some models may
Performance Package. be shown with optional equipment. While BMW NA makes all reasonable efforts to provide accurate information in this brochure, there
12 Requires 330Ci Performance Package. is no guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Furthermore, we do not assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of information
presented. This brochure shall not be used or relied upon as a substitute for information that is available from your BMW center. Fur-
ther information can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment
Premium Packages 15
8-way power front seats with 2-way manual headrests; 3-driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions;
◆ a
automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror ◆ ◆
Myrtle wood interior trim ◆ ◆
2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector ◆ ◆
Montana leather upholstery ◆
4-way power lumbar support for front seats ◆
Aluminum brushed columns interior trim 16 a a
Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear;
a 19
225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear performance tires17
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with Automated and Manual shift modes,
a a
includes Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button)20
Ski bag
Performance Package
235-horsepower engine
More aggressively tuned sport suspension
8-way power front sport seats with 2-way manual headrests and thigh support; 3-driver memory for exterior mirror
and seat positions; automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
M Double Spoke (Styling 135M) alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear;
225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear performance tires17, 23
Accessories
CD changer (6-disc) i i
Alarm system i i
Floor mats i i
17 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts 21 Optional with 330Ci Performance Package.
are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Per- 22 If so equipped.
formance tires not recommended for driving in snow and ice. 23 Space-saver spare tire and wheel replaces full-
18 When equipped with Sport Package. use spare and wheel for Styling 135M wheels
19 Sport Package required. Space-saver spare tire and wheel replaces full- with performance tires.
use spare and wheel for Styling 71 wheels.
20 Sport Package required.
Technical | Data
Engine
Liter/type 2.5/inline 6 3.0/inline 6
Bore/stroke inch 3.31/2.95 3.31/3.53
Nominal output/rpm hp 184/6000 225/5900
Max torque/rpm lb-ft 175/3500 214/3500
Compression ratio :1 10.5 10.2
Fuel grade Unleaded premium Unleaded premium
Transmission
Manual gear ratios
I/II :1 4.23/2.52 4.35/2.50
III/IV :1 1.66/1.22 1.66/1.23
V/VI/R :1 1.00/—/4.04 1.00/0.85/3.93
Final drive ratio :1 3.15 2.93
Automatic gear ratios
I/II :1 3.45/2.21 3.45/2.21
III/IV :1 1.59/1.00 1.59/1.00
V/R :1 0.76/3.17 0.76/3.17
Final drive ratio :1 3.46 3.38
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) gear ratios
I/II :1 4.35/2.50 4.35/2.50
III/IV :1 1.66/1.23 1.66/1.23
V/R :1 1.00/0.85/3.93 1.00/0.85/3.93
Final drive ratio :1 2.93 2.93
Performance
Drag coefficient Cd 0.32 0.32
Top speed1 mph 128 128 [155]
Acceleration 0 -60 mph2 sec 7. 1 (8.1) 6.4 (7.0) [5.9]
6.2*
6.3*
36.5 /3
37.5 /3
53.9
57.9 107.3
69.2 176.7
52.7
54.5
58.4
Illustrations above: as a substitute for information that is available from your BMW center. Further information can be
* = Dimension with optional moonroof. obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
All dimensions in inches. U.S. Importer: BMW of North America, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. All illustrations and
All illustrations and specifications contained in this brochure are based on the latest product specifications contained in this brochure are based on the latest product information available atthe time
information available at the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes at any time, of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials,
without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. BMW may, subject equipment, specifications and models. BMW may, subject to legal requirements, determine the Model
to legal requirements, determine the Model Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year designation on any particular model may be longer or
designation on any particular model may be longer or shorter than 12 months. Some vehicles shorter than 12 months. Some vehicles pictured may contain non-U.S. equipment. Some models may
pictured may contain non-U.S. equipment. Some models may be shown with optional equipment. be shown with optional equipment. Further information can be obtained from your authorized BMW
While BMW NA makes all reasonable efforts to provide accurate information in this brochure, there center or bmwusa.com.
is no guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Furthermore, we do not assume any liability for the ©2003 BMW AG, Munich/Germany. Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission
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