Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, st
Double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms
5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms
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
SAFETY
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying
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:
Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
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
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter
Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-rest
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency trunk release
Tire Pressure Monitor
TRANSMISSION
6-SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Normal
Sport & manual shift modes
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
PREMIUM PKG
Dakota leather seat trim
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming pwr folding exterior mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
Front seats w/4-way pwr lumbar
Bmw assist w/4-year subscription
Bluetooth interface
SPORT PKG
Sport suspension
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
18" x 8.0" front & 18" x 8.5" rear star-spoke alloy wheels (style 287)
P225/40r18 front & p255/35r18 rear run-flat performance tires
Sport seats
Increased top speed limiter
Shadowline exterior trim
HARMAN KARDON SURROUND SOUND
SATELLITE RADIO
(1) year subscription
IPOD & USB ADAPTER
HEATED FRONT SEATS
DVD-BASED NAVIGATION SYSTEM
16:9 screen format
Voice command system
Real time traffic info
Idrive system w/high-function on-board computer
Controller w/force feedback
Model Strengths
Several different body styles to choose from; great handling and steering; nice, well-controlled ride; available clean-diesel engine on Sedan; new track-oriented 335is model; tight retractable hardtop setup for Convertible
Model Changes
For 2011, the BMW 3-Series gets a new fourth-generation iDrive controller, featuring a redesigned menu structure, along with direct-select keys surrounding the controller. A larger, higher resolution 8.8-inch display screen comes with the system and has been repositioned on the dash for easier readability.
BMW has significantly upgraded the turbocharged engine in the 335i models; though its horsepower and torque ratings remain the same, a new twin-scroll, single-turbo arrangement replaces last year's twin-turbo configuration. Acceleration and responsiveness have been slightly improved.
All-new for 2011 is a performance-oriented 335is Coupe, which pairs the 300-horsepower turbocharged six with BMW's 7-speed DCT (Double Clutch) gearbox, an automated transmission that allows quick, rev-matched shifts without the sacrifice in performance or fuel economy of a standard automatic transmission.
Several new colors-Deep Sea Blu Metallic, Vermillion Red Metallic, and Mineral White Metallic-are newly offered on the Coupe. And throughout the 3-Series lineup, interior materials and trims have been upgraded.
The M3 gets new Competition Package that lowers suspension, adds 19" wheels as well as an EDC sport mode intended to further improve handling.
Model Value
The BMW 3-Series is offered in more body styles than any other vehicle in its class, and with coupe, sedan, wagon, or convertible variants, you'll be able to pick the one that fits you best. Across any of these models, the 3-Series has a refined, sophisticated feel combined with excellent steering and handling and smooth, responsive powertrains. Particularly of note are the new 335is Coupe, which combines the 300-hp turbocharged six and DCT transmission for the first time, and the 335d sedan, which can accelerate about as quickly and also returns a stunning 36 mpg highway. At the top of the range is the renowned M3, available in coupe, sedan and convertible form. A performance legend, the M3 represents one of the best performance values on the market today.
Model Overview
The 3-Series comes in several different body styles. With Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, and Wagon variants-including diesel and high-performance M3 variants in some styles-the 3-Series includes a full range of possibilities.
Each of the body styles is offered in 328i and 335i variants, with the 328i including a 230-horsepower, 3.0-liter in-line 6-cylinder engine and the 335i getting a 300-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged six. In the 335i, the former twin-turbo setup is replaced with a twin-scroll, single-turbo arrangement, which BMW says allows more torque at lower rpm; peak torque is now available from 1,200 rpm, and acceleration has been improved. Either of these engines are smooth and free-revving, and they work well either with the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the available 6-speed Steptronic automatic. Coupes and Sedans are offered with either rear-wheel drive (328i and 335i) or all-wheel drive (328ix and 335ix). In the new 335is Coupe, the turbo engine makes 320 hp.
A 3-Series clean-diesel engine is only available in sedan form. The 335d Sedan includes a 265-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbo in-line 6-cylinder diesel that burns cleanly enough to be sold in all 50 states and produces an incredible 425 lb-ft of torque-bringing the performance of a V8. The 335d is only paired with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, and returns a very impressive 23 mpg city, 36 highway.
The 2011 M3 comes with a 4.0L V8 engine capable of producing 414 horsepower and 295 lb-feet of torque. Two transmissions are available on the M3: a conventional 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual model.
Across the lineup, 3-Series models have a similar front-end appearance but are quite different in layout. Xenon adaptive headlamps are standard on 3-Series Coupe models, and the Coupes and Convertibles get a unique taillight design with L-shaped lamps and LED illumination. Coupes and Convertibles follow a 4-person layout, while Sedans and Wagons have a 3-person back seat. In place of the center position in Coupe and Convertible models, there's a larger center console along with storage bins, air vents, and footwell lights.
Steering and handling remain 3-Series strengths. All the models in the lineup have near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and the suspension-with a double-pivot/strut setup in front and multi-link arrangement in back-is made mostly of aluminum and tuned for a firm but absorbent ride. Servotronic power steering gives a good feel of the road, but the available Active Steering is a step up, automatically adjusting the ratio and assistance level to make the car easier to handle in parking lots as well as on the highway. The Dynamic Stability Control system helps maintain control either near the limits on sharp corners or on slippery surfaces, and it's tuned to allow a little more slip-and driving enjoyment-than most systems. The stability control system will even function like a rear differential and help channel power to the wheels with the most traction, for improved handling. Brake Standby and Brake Drying help maintain top braking performance in the wet, and a Start-off Assistant helps smooth starts on a steep incline. In addition to a full roster of airbags, the 3-Series comes with standard front active head restraints, to help prevent whiplash injuries.
The 2011 3-Series Convertible maintains its folding-hardtop arrangement, which compromises trunk space slightly but provides a weather-tight seal from the outside for year-round motoring. An Automatic Air Recirculation helps improve airflow at lower speeds, while the automatic climate control system includes three different modes, including a 'Convertible' mode designed for when the roof is open. For those planning to travel frequently at highway speeds with the top down, there's an available wind deflector, and the available leather in the Convertible includes sun-reflective treatment across all surfaces and can reduce inte
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