2008 BMW 3-Series

Horsepower: 230 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft): 200 @ 2750
Weight: 3351 3417 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: Gas I6
Transmission type: 6 Manual Automatic Sequential Manual

MSRP: $32,475 - $35,300

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BMW 3 Series Edition models offer an even broader range of models and customer choice, with 24 new models available. All four-cylinder petrol- and diesel-powered 3 Series Saloon and Touring models are available in Edition ES, Edition SE or Edition M Sport models. These models will add further driver appeal and offer even higher levels of standard equipment to the compact executive car of choice for retail and corporate buyers alike.

Edition ES and SE models come as standard in a choice of Carbon Black, Titanium Silver or Sparkling Graphite colours. To complement the exterior colour, these models also feature Dakota leather upholstery and Brushed Aluminium interior trims. In addition, they are all equipped with a 17-inch V-spoke alloy wheel (currently standard on 335i/d Coupé and Convertible models) and a three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel.

Both the Edition ES and Edition SE models add £750 to the price of the existing car but, at retail prices, add around £3,000 of equipment value to the car.

For those drivers who appreciate the sporting credentials of the 3 Series, Edition M Sport Saloon and Touring models are available. Building on the sporting pedigree of the 3 Series, the Edition M Sport models come as standard in Carbon Black, Titanium Silver or Sparkling Graphite. Like the Edition ES and SE models, Dakota leather seat coverings are standard.

The Edition M Sport also recognises BMW’s continued success in the World Touring Car Championship. It features the same 18-inch WTCC-style alloy wheel as is fitted to the triple championship-winning BMW 320si.

In addition, the Edition M Sport models feature Business Navigation system, complete with map guidance, Bluetooth mobile telephone connectivity and BMW’s new ConnectedDrive Online and Assist telematics package as standard.

With a nominal cost of £1,000 on top of the cost of the ‘standard’ M Sport models, the Edition M Sport derivatives add up to £3,100 of additional customer value to the car.

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Sub-Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I6
• Displacement : 3.0L/183
• Fuel System : - TBD -
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 230 @ 6500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 200 @ 2750

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 205
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.06
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.37
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.55
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.16
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.85
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.67
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.20
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.73

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 21
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 30

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 180

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3417

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Double Pivot
• Suspension Type - Rear : 5-Link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr-Assisted
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.8 x 0.94
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.8 x 0.79
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P225/40R18
• Rear Tire Size : P255/35R18
• Spare Tire Size : N/A

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : N/A
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : N/A

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 10.8-18.0
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 1.8-3.0
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.9

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 108.7
• Length, Overall (in) : 180.6
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.2
• Height, Overall (in) : 54.1
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.1
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.6
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 11.1

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 88.5
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.1
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.8
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 55.3
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 36.1
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.7
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 51.9
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : 328i
• Body Style : 2 Door Coupe

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Rebate:

Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.

Financing Incentive Min: 3.9

Financing Incentive Max: 5.9

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: Automotive News

Resource Date: 12/10/2007

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Auto-On Headlights
• Rollover Protection System
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance

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