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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