Standard Features of the BMW 3-Series Convertible.

Engine mounted on vibration dampers.
Digital Motor electronics with electronic grid-controlled ignition and grid-controlled air-mass meter fully sequential fuel injection.
Knock control
Distributorless electronic high-voltage ignition.
Adaptive idle control, cold start and warm-up control program.
Fuel supply with overrun control, self-learning idle speed control.
On-board diagnosis with fail-safe function, long-life exhaust system.

325iC

Water-cooled 6-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, longitudinally mounted and inclined.
24-valve light alloy cylinder head with hemispheric-shaped combustion chambers and 4-valve technology, overhead camshafts running in seven bearings, hydraulic valve adjustment.
Variable intake valve timing.

318iC

Water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, longitudinally mounted and inclined.
16-valve light alloy cylinder head with bi-concave combustion chambers, two overhead camshafts with five bearings, crankshaft running in five bearings with eight counterweights.

Front engine, rear-wheel drive.
Dual mass flywheel
Hydraulically actuated single-plate clutch with diaphragm spring and torsional vibration damper, automatic adjustment for wear.
5-speed manual transmission, synchromesh also on reverse gear.
4-speed automatic transmission with electronic-hydraulic (EH) control with choice of three driving modes - Economy, Sport or Manual (optional).
MacPherson strut front axle.
Central-link rear axle with two transverse links, longitudinal links and subframe noise insulation.
Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers front and rear.
Hydraulically assisted, engine speed-sensitive power steering.
Twin-circuit brake system, asbestos-free clutch and brake pads, floating-caliper disc brakes front/rear.
ABS (anti-lock braking system).
All season tires.

Two-door , four-seater Convertible.
Extremely rigid monocoque. All-steel bodywork welded to the floor assembly with torsionally rigid safety cell on all planes.
Front and rear crumple zones with pre-determined deformation.
All-around body reinforcement, fuel tank embedded in rigid support frame.
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 gallons.
Extensive use of galvanized sheet metal for corrosion resistance.
Three-stage door sealing system for reduced wind noise
Tool kit in luggage compartment lid.
Fully lined luggage compartment.

Soft top.
Free-form halogen headlights integrated with cover.
Front/rear integrated bumpers equipped with impact absorbers for body protection in impacts up to 2.5 mph.
Engine compartment lid rising up toward windshield with partly covered windshield wiper shafts.
Extra-low trunk lid cutout at the rear.
Large, split rear light clusters with separate direction indicators.
Engine compartment and luggage compartment lids supported when open by gas-pressure struts.
Windshield and rear window bonded flush with car body.
Green tint heat-insulating glass all around.
Central locking system with double lock and drive away theft protection.

325iC

Lockable, illuminated glove compartment including rechargeable flashlight.
Upper half of instrument panel in soft-skin finish.
Armrest and map pocket integrated into door.
Dual lighted visor vanity mirrors and map reading lights front and rear.
Center console with storage bins.
Front seats adjustable with ergonomic controls for reach and backrest angle.
Seats made of multi-zone foam padding with steel base springs.
Seat nets on back of front seats.
SRS (supplemental restraint system) with driver and front passenger airbags and knee bolsters.
Interior lights activated by lifting driver's outside door handle or when ignition is switch off with exterior lights on.

325iC

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