Split fold-down rear seats (M3 Convertible fold-down rear seats include two convenience hooks)
(Optional)
Manually-adjustable front M sport seats including manually adjustable thigh support, power-adjustable backrest side bolsters and 4-way power lumbar support
(Optional)
Adjustable seat width and lumbar support
(Optional)
Split fold-down-rear seat
(Optional)
3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone; M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment
(Optional)
M-design instrument cluster with titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles
(Optional)
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service display
(Optional)
Tachometer with variable warning zones and oil temperature display
(Optional)
Console valet and cupholders
(Optional)
Front seatback storage nets
(Optional)
Adjustable front armrest
(Optional)
Titanium Shadow interior trim
(Optional)
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors
(Optional)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
(Optional)
Floor mats
(Optional)
Anthracite headliner
(Optional)
Door sills with BMW M3 logo
(Optional)
Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation (in M3 Coupe, rear windows are stationary and do not include up/down operation)
(Optional)
Rear window defogger
(Optional)
Ambiance lighting
(Optional)
Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature
(Optional)
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
(Optional)
Auxiliary pwr outlet
(Optional)
Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
(Optional)
Multi-function remote control
(Optional)
Anthracite and black cloth/leather upholstery
(Optional)
Check Control vehicle monitoring system
(Optional)
On-board computer with detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning)
(Optional)
Vehicle & key memory
(Optional)
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)
(Optional)
AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system
(Optional)
Hi-fi sound system
(Optional)
HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception
(Optional)
iPod and USB adapter
(Optional)
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)
(Optional)
Exterior Features
18" Light alloy Double-spoke wheels style 219M-with performance tires 18 x 8.5, 245/40 18 front and 18 x 9.5, 265/40 18 rear
(Optional)
Flared front and rear fenders including wheel arches, vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo
(Optional)
Aluminum hood with powerdome
(Optional)
M exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black
(Optional)
Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
(Optional)
Flat-paneled underbody
(Optional)
Shadowline trim
(Optional)
Titanium Shadow trim
(Optional)
Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
(Optional)
Xenon headlights
(Optional)
Rain sensor and auto headlights
(Optional)
Adaptive brakelights
(Optional)
Front and rear spoiler (M3 Convertible does not have a rear spoiler)
(Optional)
Carbon-fiber roof (not available with moonroof, which requires a steel roof)
(Optional)
Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements
(Optional)
M rear apron with diffuser
(Optional)
Adaptive light control
(Optional)
White turn-signal indicators
(Optional)
Safety Features
High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control
(Optional)
All season traction with variable M differential lock
(Optional)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
(Optional)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
(Optional)
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
(Optional)
Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags
(Optional)
Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear
(Optional)
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
(Optional)
BMW Assist with Bluetooth
(Optional)
BMW Ultimate Service (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)
(Optional)
BMW Assist Safety Plan includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Office features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)
(Optional)
M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)
(Optional)
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
(Optional)
Automatic safety-belt assistant
(Optional)
Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners
(Optional)
Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats
(Optional)
Tire Pressure Monitor
(Optional)
Emergency trunk release
(Optional)
Mechanical Features
6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch
(Optional)
4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing (2012)
(Optional)
Distributorless electronic ignition system (2012)
(Optional)
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics (2012)
(Optional)
Automatic start/stop function
(Optional)
Oil coolant heat exchanger (2012)
(Optional)
3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor (2012)
(Optional)
Rear wheel drive
(Optional)
M suspension with twin-joint spring-strut front axle, subframe, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminum, rear axle subframe in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminum and lightweight steel construction (2012)
(Optional)
Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers (2012)
(Optional)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) (2012)
(Optional)
4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors (2012)
(Optional)
M quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips (2012)
(Optional)
Options & Packages
Additional Equipment
Competition pkg ($2,500)
Dynamic damper control
Competition pkg
19" x 9.0" front & 19" x 10.0" rear Y-spoke light-alloy wheels (style 359M)
P245/35R19 front & P265/35R19 rear run-flat performance tires
Lowered suspension
Sport mapping for electronic damping control (EDC) & dynamic stability control (DSC)
Cold weather pkg ($750)
Heated front seats
Ski bag
Retractable headlight washers
Premium pkg ($4,350)
Pwr folding auto-dimming mirrors
Universal garage door opener
Comfort access keyless entry
Pwr rear sunshade
Pwr front seats w/driver seat memory
Upgraded interior trim
Compass mirror
Rear park distance control
Navigation
Voice-command
Real time traffic information
Lime rock edition ($10,000)
Competition pkg
M performance exhaust
Alcantara-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
Carbon fiber front splitters
Rear gurney spoiler
Carbon Leather Interior
Rear Spoiler Deletion
Frozen limited edition ($15,400)
Competition pkg
Premium pkg
Seats/headrests/door inserts/armrests/middle console/door pulls trimmed w/black extended Novillo leather w/contrast stitching in exterior color
Carbon leather interior trim w/contrast stitching in exterior color