2006 BMW 3 Series Coupes & Convertibles Highlights





General

• Four sporty 2-door models:
• 325Ci Coupe, $32,995 including destination charge
• 325Ci Convertible, $40,295
• 330Ci Coupe, $38,295
• 330Ci Convertible, $45,595
• All models powered by BMW's turbine-smooth, high-performing "straight six" engines: 2.5-liter for 325Ci models, 3.0-liter for 330Ci models.
• Built in Germany; production of 2006 models began on September 1, 2005.

What's new for 2006

All models
Three new metallic exterior colors
BMW 330Ci models
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) no longer offered
BMW Coupes
Power rear-window sunshade newly offered as a regular option

Powertrain, all models
Inline 6-cylinder engines with:

• Aluminum block and cylinder head
• Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 24 valves
• Steplessly variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing
• Dual resonance intake system
• Fully electronic ("drive-by-wire") throttle
• Electronically controlled engine cooling
• Direct ignition system with knock control

Choice of manual transmission or optional STEPTRONIC 5-speed automatic transmission with Sport and manual shift modes


Powertrain, model-specific

BMW 325Ci models
2.5-liter displacement
184 hp, 175 lb-ft. torque
EPA mileage 18-20 mpg city / 26-29 mpg highway depending on model and transmission

BMW 330Ci models
3.0-liter displacement
225 hp, 214 lb-ft. torque
EPA mileage 18-20 mpg city / 25-30 mpg highway depending on model and transmission


Other highlights

All models

• BMW Full Maintenance Program for 4 years/50,000 miles continues for '06
• Manual transmission has self-adjusting clutch for long clutch life
• Fully independent suspension system:
• Strut-type front suspension with aluminum lower arms, optimized geometry and hydraulic cushions

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