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Prices and specification

M3 Convertible

Engine
Catalytic converter
Exhaust system - twin chamber with twin dual tailpipes, chrome-plated
M Double-VANOS
V8 engine with four-valve technology, individual throttle butterflies with electronic throttle butterfly control
Transmission
Six-speed manual transmission with electronically controlled oil cooling
Wheels and chassis
18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 260M in Dark Graphite
Compound disc brakes - inner-vented and cross-drilled all round
M Mobility system in the luggage compartment, consisting of a portable container with 12V compressor, integrated sealant injection bottle and injection hose
M Servotronic steering
M Sports Suspension with double-joint spring strut front axle, sub-frame, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminium, rear axle sub-frame in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminium and lightweight steel construction
Variable M differential lock
Safety and technology
Airbags - Driver and passenger, front and side
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and engine immobiliser
Brake Force Display
Cruise Control
Daytime running lights
Dynamic Stability Control Plus (DSC+) with M Dynamic mode comprising: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR)
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights, rear
Headlight wash
Hill-start assistant
MDrive Manager
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
Passenger seat occupancy sensor, front
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Seat belt systems - front with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter
Seat belt systems - rear with three three-point locking inertia-reel belts
Side airbags - driver and front passenger, integrated in the seat, with combined head airbag
Third brake light, integrated in luggage compartment lid
Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
Visible VIN
Windscreen washer jets, heated
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval
Xenon headlights for low and high beam
Seats
Child seat ISOFIX attachments, front and rear
Four seats
Lumbar support, driver and front passenger
M Sport seats - front, electric with driver memory
Rear seat easy access system
Seat backrest width adjustment
Seat backrests - rear, foldable, for level storage area
Exterior equipment
Door handles - bow-type, body coloured
Indicator lenses, clear
Kidney grille, chrome with chrome vertical slats
Luggage compartment loading function
M Aerodynamic bodystyling - front and rear apron, side sills and flared wheel arches
M Exterior mirrors - aspheric, blue tinted, heated, electric adjustment, body-coloured and aerodynamically optimised with two-leg base in black
Matt Aluminium exterior trim
Powerdome with air vents
Retractable Hard-Top (RHT)
Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo
Interior equipment
Air conditioning, automatic
Armrest - front with storage compartment
Door sill finishers with BMW M3 designation
Electric windows, front and rear with open/close fingertip control
Extended lighting
Floor mats
M Instrument panel comprising red-illuminated needles and white-illuminated display with variable M rev limiter
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Smoker's package
Start/Stop button
Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Storage area separating luggage compartment and cabin
Storage compartment in door trim panels, folding
Storage compartment with cover in rear center console
Storage nets on seat backrests
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Steering wheels
Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel with seams in M colours
Audio and communications
Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (eg MP3 player)
Navigation system - Professional
On-Board Computer (OBC) comprising: Average consumption, Average speed, Oil level indicator, Range and Time and date
Personal Profile via remote key
Preparation for six CD changer
Paintwork, upholstery and trims
Interior trim - Titanium Shadow
Metallic paintwork
Metallic paintwork
Upholstery - Novillo leather

July 2008

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Overview

Model: M3 Convertible
OTR Price: £55,300
Fuel: Petrol
BIK (%): 35% (35%)
CO2 (g/km): 309 (293)
Combined fuel consumption (mpg): 21.9 (23.0)
Performance (hp): 420
0-62mph (secs): 5.3 (5.1)