2006 BMW 3 Series Convertible Brochure

BMW 2006 3 Series
Convertible
325Ci The Ultimate
330Ci Driving Machine®

The fun-seeking, freedom-loving 2006 BMW 3 Series Convertible. Your wish has come true.

Graded on a curve, the 3 Series Convertible gets
(On straightaways, too.) Straight A’s.

Enjoy the GPS navigation system.

The fun
starts here.

Equipment | Exterior
■Halogen free-form foglights are cleanly integrated into the front bumper, illuminating the road
ahead in bad weather.
■Side protection strips shield against parking ■Adaptive Brake Lights increase the 3 Series Convertible’s visibility by signaling the intensity of your
lot “dings,” while providing a subtle character line. braking action.
(Styling 119 wheels shown are available with
optional 325Ci Sport Package.)
■Chrome rocker panel strips help protect paint ■The 325Ci with 16 x 7.0 Star Spoke (Styling ■The 330Ci with 17 x 7 . 0 Double Spoke
from scuffs and chips. 169) alloy wheels, and 205/55R-16 all-season (Styling 98) alloy wheels, and 205/50R-17
tires. all-season tires.
Standard

Interior | Equipment
■Rain sensor uses infrared light to measure the ■Ingenious seatback easy-entry feature offers ■Seat-integrated front safety belts help keep
amount of rain. When the wipers are in the “inter- power fore/aft controls that may be used to move occupants firmly and comfortably in place. The
mittent” mode, the rain sensor automatically the seat forward all the way for easy access, then seat-integrated design also helps ease entry and
adjusts the windshield wiping interval as needed. back again to the seat’s original position. Each exit for rear-seat passengers.
Automatic headlight control (included with rain front seat has two sets of fore/aft controls – the
sensor but not shown), activates the headlights by controls on top move the seat double-speed, for
means of a sensor that responds to darkness. quickest access.
■Three-point safety belts at both rear seating ■Rear headrests help protect the heads and ■Power front seats include a driver’s seat and
positions hold occupants comfortably and safely in necks of rear-seat occupants in an impact or mirror memory system, which lets up to three
place. sudden stop. BMW’s Rollover Protection System drivers set their preferred seat and exterior
bars are discreetly integrated for additional safety, mirror positions. (Plus, the passenger’s-side
in case of rollover. mirror tilts down when vehicle is shifted into
reverse gear.) (Lumbar support shown standard in
330Ci; included in 325Ci Premium Package.)
■A three-spoke leather-wrapped multi-func- ■The 325Ci five-speed manual transmission ■The close shift pattern of the six-speed
tion sport steering wheel lets you keep both includes a direct-drive fifth gear and provides manual transmission, standard in the 330Ci,
hands on the wheel while adjusting audio settings, crisp shifting. (Optional navigation system shown.) delivers a precise, athletic feel for a more
cruise control and using the accessory phone. dynamic driving experience. (330Ci only) (5-speed
(Optional navigation system shown.) manual available in the 325Ci.)

Equipment | Packages
The 330Ci Performance Package is a product of
BMW Individual – the division responsible for creating unique, limited-edition BMWs. It includes a
more muscular engine that boasts 235 hp at 5900
rpm, and 222 lb-ft of torque at just 3500 rpm. To
make the most of this extra power, the redline has
been increased from 6500 to 6800 rpm. Additional,
distinctive exterior and interior features further
differentiate the Performance Package from all
other 3 Series models.
Front air dam that is unique to the Performance The rear apron, with its integrated diffuser,
Package displays a face that’s all business. upgrades the car’s aerodynamics.
Thanks to modifications by driving enthusiast engineers at BMW, the 330Ci
Performance Package brings track-inspired excitement to your daily drive.
The suspension is even lower, stiffer and firmer than in the standard 330Ci
Convertible. For greater adhesion, wheel camber is set at -0.5°, which
results in a larger tire contact patch when cornering quickly. The bold look
of the 18" M Double Spoke (Styling 135M) alloy wheels and performance
tires – 225/40 front, 255/35 rear – emphasize the feeling that these
wheels can deliver higher cornering speeds with confidence.

Packages | Equipment
M three-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function Sport seats upholstered in Alcantara/cloth, a no- Aluminum Black Cube interior trim: The black
sport steering wheel has fingertip cruise, audio cost option, provide optimum lateral support while aluminum cube interior trim makes for a more
and telephone1 controls. adding a dynamic, custom touch. Montana leather is sporty, high-tech interior. Silver Cube interior trim,
also available for those who prefer the look and a no-cost option, is also available.
1If so equipped.
feel of all-leather upholstery.
Clean lines, throaty sound. The exhaust has been specially tuned to emit a
distinctly more assertive sound than the standard 3 Series Convertible.
This lusty growl is conducted through two handsome 35mm exhaust tips,
which are set into a sleek, rear apron.

Combinations
Materials Leatherette 1 Montana Leather 2 Alcantara/Cloth3
Sand Black Sand Natural Brown4 Gray Black Anthracite Black
Interior/Upholstery Colors
Exterior Colors
300 Alpine White5 • • • • • • •
438 Electric Red 5, 6 NA • • • • • •
405 Imola Red 7 NA NA • • • • •
668 Jet Black 5 • • • • • • •
354 Titanium Silver
Metallic8 • • • •■ •■ • •
A08 Silver Gray
Metallic8 • • • • • • •
A22 Sparkling Graphite
Metallic 8 • • • • • • •
A18 Quartz Blue
NA Metallic6, 8 •■ •■ •■ •■ •■ •■
A07 Mystic Blue
Metallic8 •■ •■ •■ •■ •■ •■ •■
A35 Monaco Blue
Metallic8 •■ •■ •■ •■ •■ •■ •■
A23 Sonora
NA Metallic6, 8 • • • • •
A43 Deep Green
NA Metallic6, 8 • • • • •
475 Black Sapphire
Metallic 8 • • • • • • •
Interior Trims
Myrtle Wood 9
Aluminum Brushed
Columns10
Black Cube11
Silver Cube12
1 Leatherette upholstery: Standard in 325Ci. Not available in 330Ci.
2 Montana Leather upholstery: Standard in 330Ci and 330Ci with Performance Package. Optional in 325Ci.
3 Cloth/Alcantara upholstery: No-cost option with 330Ci Performance Package. (Exclusive to 330Ci Performance Package)
4 Natural Brown Montana Leather upholstery: Includes Black Leather details.
5 Non-metallic exterior paint: Standard on 325Ci and 330Ci.
6 Electric Red non-metallic, Quartz Blue Metallic, Sonora Metallic and Deep Green Metallic exterior paint: Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
7 Imola Red non-metallic exterior paint: Exclusive to 330Ci Performance Package.
8 Metallic exterior paint: Optional on 325Ci and 330Ci.
9 Myrtle Wood interior trim: Standard in 325Ci and 330Ci. Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
10 Aluminum Brushed Columns interior trim: No-cost option. Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
11 Black Cube interior trim: Exclusive to and standard with 330Ci Performance Package.
12 Silver Cube interior trim: Exclusive to and a no-cost option with 330Ci Performance Package.
The pages in this section of the brochure show available colors and materials for the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
Available softtop colors Use these samples to compare paint, upholstery and trim colors and combinations. Please note that these
388 Black samples are representations; they are not exact reproductions. To see the actual colors, visit your local•
■391 Dark Blue BMW center. They will be happy to show you original samples and assist you with special requests.

Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment Allavailablevehicleatspecificationsthe time of printing.containedBMWinreservesthis documentthe rightareto basedmake changes,on the latestwithoutproductnotice,informationin colors,
materials, equipment, specifications and models. Further information can be obtained from your
authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
Performance and efficiency 325Ci 330Ci Exterior 325Ci 330Ci
2.5-liter dual overhead cam
(DOHC), 24-valve inline • Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers a a 184-horsepower 6-cylinder engine
Heated dual power mirrors and
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline heated windshield washer jets • •
2251-horsepower 6-cylinder engine •
Fully lined fabric power softtop with glass rear window
Electronic throttle control and electric rear-window defroster • • • •
Double-VANOS “steplessly” variable valve timing • • Body-color hardtop with integrated rear-window defroster, retractable coat hooks, and reading lights front and rear • •
Dual resonance intake system • •
Black-finish trim on headlight panels
5-speed manual transmission • and front bumper air inlet • •
6-speed manual transmission • Metallic paint • • 5-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with
Matte, stainless steel, 35mm dual exhaust pipes s Adaptive Transmission Control • •
Interior Handling, ride and braking
10-way power front seats (includes 2-way headrests) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with All Season Traction • • • •
10-way power (includes 2-way headrests) front
Strut-type front suspension with ■ ■/s sport seats with 2-way manual thigh support forged-aluminum lower arms • •
3-driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions; Multi-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum
upper transverse arms • • automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror • •
when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars • • 4-way power lumbar support for front seats ◆ •
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers • • Seatback easy-entry feature with memory and
Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering 2x-speed power fore-aft control • • • •
4-wheel ventilated
anti-lock disc brakes with • • 3-stage heated front seats •/ a •/a Dynamic Brake Control
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function
Sport suspension calibration ■ ■/s2 sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, • •
audio and telephone7 controls
Exterior
M 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function
16x7.0 Star Spoke (Styling
205/55R-16 all-season tires 169) alloy wheels, • audiosport steeringand telephone7wheel withcontrolsfingertip cruise, s
17x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling
98) alloy wheels, • Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment • • 205/50R-17 all-season tires
Ski bag a a
17x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98) alloy wheels,
205/50R-17 run-flatall-seasontires3, 4 • Audio system
17x 8.0 Five Spoke (Styling 119) alloy wheels, Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD/MP3 audio system with
■
225/45R-17 performance tires5 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), and Auto-Store;
pre-wired for 6-disc CD changer8 and compatible with M Double Spoke (Styling 68M) alloy wheels, •
auxiliary audio input adaptor8 for audio connection of 17x 7.5 front,17 x 8.5 rear; 225/45R-17 front, ■
portable music players 245/40R-17 rear performance tires5
Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD/MP3 audio system with Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy wheels,
18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, •6 11amplification,upgraded speakersand vehicle-speed-sensitive(including subwoofer),equalization;upgraded 255/35R-18 rear performance tires5 pre-wired for 6-disc CD changer8 and compatible with • •
M Double Spoke (Styling 135M) alloy wheels, auxiliary audio input adaptor8 for audio connection of
18x 8.0 front,18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, s portable music players
255/35R-18 rear performance tires5
Flat Tire Warning Indicator • • Instrumentation and controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout Space-saver spare wheel and tire • • • •
Control vehicle Aerodynamic package s Check monitor system • • with pictogram display
Chrome3 and body-color detail trim • • 4-function on-board computer • •
White turn-signal indicators • • On-board navigation system with 16:9 screen
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling and high-function on-board computer • • • •
Halogen free-form foglights • • Titanium-finish instrument rings •
Tachometer with 300 rpm-higher redline and red needles s
Short, sport gearshift lever s
• Standard equipment 1 330Ci with Performance Package: 235 horsepower.
• Optional equipment 2 Sport suspension is tuned more aggressively on 330Ci with Performance Package.
◆Premium Package 3 Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
■Sport Package 4 Not available with Sport Package.
s Included in opt. 330Ci Performance Package 5 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road
a Cold Weather Package hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow.
i BMW center-installed accessory 6 Sport Package required. Not available with 330Ci Performance Package.
7 If so equipped.
8 Available as an accessory.

Optional Equipment | Standard Equipment
Comfort and convenience 325Ci 330Ci BMW Maintenance Program 325Ci 330Ci
Vehicle & Key Memory • • BMW Maintenance10 • •
Remote entry, including 2-step unlocking
and remote trunk release • • Premium Package
Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror ◆ • Automatic climate control with micro-filter
and air recirculation • • BMW Universal Transceiver
◆ • (integrated garage-door opener)
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column • •
BMW Assist (Telematics) with Bluetooth wireless technology
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear • • for hands-free calling with Bluetooth celluar phones9 ◆ •
Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror ◆ • 4-way power lumbar support for front seats ◆ •
Power front and rear windows with “one-touch”
down operation, driver window “one-touch” up • • Sport Package3, 11
One-button lowering and raising of all windows • • Sport suspension calibration ■ ■
Cruise control • • 10-way power (includes 2-way headrests) front ■ ■
sport seats with 2-way manual thigh support
Front map-reading and footwell lights • •
17x 8.0 Five Spoke (Styling 119) alloy wheels,
Locking glovebox with rechargeable take-out flashlight • • 225/45R-17 performance tires5 ■6
Fully automatic softtop • • M Double Spoke (Styling 68M) alloy wheels,
BMW Universal Transceiver (remote garage-door opener) ◆ • 17x7.5 front, 17 x 8.5 rear; 225/45R-17 front, ■6
245/40R-17 rear performance tires5
Electric interior trunk release • •
Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy wheels,
Expandable cargo space with top raised • • 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, 6 •
Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit • • 255/35R-18 rear performance tires5
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and
automatic headlight control • • Cold Weather Package
Ski bag a a
BMW Ambiance Lighting • •
3-stage heated front seats a a
Pre-wiring for cellular phone, alarm, garage-door
opener, 6-disc CD changer and auxiliary input • • Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers a a
Safety and security Performance Package
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) • • 235-horsepower engine s
Adaptive Brake Lights • • More aggressively tuned sport suspension s
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental 10-way power (includes 2-way headrests) front
s
restraint system (SRS) with “smart” dual-threshold, seats with 2-way manual thigh support
dual-stage deployment and sensor to help prevent • • sport s Montana leather upholstery
unnecessary passenger’s airbag deployment
Alcantara/cloth upholstery12 • 13 Front door-mounted side-impact airbags • •
M 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function
Rear side-impact airbags • • sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, s
Rollover Protection System • • audio and phone7controls
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect M Double Spoke (Styling 135M) alloy wheels,
against door intrusion in side impacts • • 18x 8.0 front,18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, s
255/35R-18 rear performance tires5
BMW Assist (Telematics) with Bluetooth® wireless technology
for hands-free calling with Bluetooth cellular phones9 •/◆ • Aerodynamic package s
Battery Safety Terminal with automatic fuel cut-off Tachometer with 300 rpm-higher redline and red needles s
triggered by airbag deployment, crash sensor that
automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, • • Short, sport gearshift lever s
and unlocks doors Matte stainless steel, 35mm dual exhaust pipes s
Central locking system (including glovebox door) with Aluminum “Black Cube” interior trim s
center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), • • Aluminum “Silver Cube” interior trim12 13 double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking •
Coded Driveaway Protection • • Accessories14
i Seamless Integration System i Seat-integrated front
safety belts with automatic • • iPod tensioners and force limiters i i SIRIUS satellite radio
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger
safety belts for installation of child restraint seats • •
Daytime running lights (via
Vehicle Memory system • • – programmed at BMW center)
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation • •
9 See your authorized BMW center for rules and regulations on subscription required 11 325Ci Sport Package requires leather upholstery.
with BMW Assist. 12 No-cost option with 330Ci Performance Package.
10 BMW Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance on all new MY 13 Requires 330Ci Performance Package.
2004 and later BMW vehicles, as determined by the Service Interval Indicator, for 4 years or 14 For additional information, please visit your authorized BMW center.
50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage: gasoline, gasoline additives,
windshield washer fluids and additives, lights, tires, wheels, wheel alignment, tire balancing
and rotation. All work must be performed by an authorized BMW center. See the Service
and Warranty Information booklet for more specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further
information can be obtained from your local authorized BMW center.

Technical | Data
Weight 325Ci 330Ci Performance 325Ci 330Ci
Unladen weight lbs 3560 (3627) 3616 (3704) Drag coefficient Cd 0.35 0.35
Weight distribution, front/rear Top speed1 mph 128 128 [155]
Manual transmission % 48.9/51.1 48.7/51.3 Acceleration – 0-602 sec 7.7 (8.9) 6.9 (7.5)
Automatic transmission % 49.2/50.8 49.4/50.6
Fuel Consumption3
Engine Manual transmission
Liters/type 2.5/inline 6 3.0/inline 6 City/Highway mpg 19/274 19/285
Bore/stroke inch 3.31/2.95 3.31/3.53 Automatic transmission
Nominal output/rpm hp 184/6000 225/5900 City/Highway mpg 18/26 18/25
Max. torque/rpm lb-ft 175/3500 214/3500
Compression ratio :1 10.5 10.2 Tires, wheels and brakes
Fuel grade Unleaded prem. Unleaded prem. Tire dimensions – standard6 205/55R-16 205/50R-17
All-season All-season
Transmission Wheel dimensions – standard 16x7.0 17x7.0
Gear ratios – Material Cast alloy Cast alloy
5-speed manual transmission
Brake dimensions diameter
I/II :1 4.23/2.52
Front – vented inch 11.8 12.8
III/IV :1 1.66/1.22
Rear – vented inch 11.6 12.6
V/R :1 1.00/4.04
Final drive ratio :1 3.46
Gear ratios –
6-speed manual transmission
I/II :1 4.35/2.50
III/IV :1 1.66/1.23
V/VI/R :1 1.0/0.85/3.93
Final drive ratio :1 3.07
Gear ratios –
5-speed Automatic transmission
I/II :1 3.45/2.21 3.45/2.21
III/IV :1 1.59/1.00 1.59/1.00
V/R :1 0.76/3.17 0.76/3.17
Final drive ratio :1 3.46 3.38
Figures in ( ) apply to vehicles with automatic transmission. Figure in [ ] applies to vehicles with 330Ci Performance Package.
1 Top speed limited electronically. 3 EPA est. mpg, city/highway. Your actual mileage will vary, depending upon speed, driving
2 BMW AG test results: Actual acceleration results may vary depending on habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage will most likely be lower.
specification of vehicle, road and environmental conditions, testing procedures 4 5-speed manual transmission.
and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and 5 6-speed manual transmission.
verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to 6 Sport Packages and 330Ci Performance Package: Due to low-profile tires, please note:
obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts. wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow.

Technical | Data
38.0 36.4 54.0
57.9
69.21 107.3
176.7
54.5 52.7
58.4
1Excluding side-view mirrors; total width including side-view mirrors is 76.7 inches.
Illustrations above:
All dimensions in inches. Dimensions shown in illustration not representative of 330Ci with Performance Package.
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