2004 BMW 3 Series Convertible Brochure

BMW 2004 3 Series
Convertible
325Ci The Ultimate
330Ci Driving Machine®

The fun-seeking, freedom-loving 2004 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 newest navigation system: GPS
… and the world’s oldest: the stars.

The fun
starts here.

Equipment Equipment
Xenon headlights illuminate the road ahead and Adaptive Brake Lights increase the 3 Series Rain sensor uses infrared light to measure the The 330Ci with 17 x 7 . 0 Double Spoke (Styling
to the side with brilliant clarity, and include auto- Convertible’s visibility by signaling the intensity of amount of rain. When the wipers are in the “inter- 98) alloy wheels, and 205/50R-17 all-season
leveling to adjust for varying passenger and cargo your braking action. mittent” mode, the rain sensor automatically tires.
loads. These headlights also feature Adaptive adjusts the windshield wiping interval as needed.
Headlights for greater visibility when cornering and Automatic headlight control (not shown),
driving around curves at night. (Optional) included with rain sensor, activates headlights
by means of a sensor that responds to darkness.
The close shift pattern of the six-speed manual The 325Ci with 16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 88) alloy wheels, and 205/55R-16 all-season tires. The 325Ci Sport Package includes Five Spoke
transmission, standard in the 330Ci, delivers a (Styling 119) 17 x 8.0 cast alloy wheels and
precise, athletic feel for a more dynamic driving ex- 225/45R-17 performance tires.1
perience. (330Ci only; Myrtle wood trim shown is
only available as part of the 325Ci and 330Ci
Premium Package)
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) enables sporty, rapid gear changes through all six gears via the steering Five-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission The 330Ci Sport Package includes M Double 18" Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71)
wheel paddles or selector lever, without the use of a clutch. Select Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button) for provides a choice of three modes: “Drive,” which Spoke (Styling 68M) alloy wheels and alloy wheels and performance tires can be
faster engine response and even more spontaneous driving enjoyment. (Sport Package required. Availability incorporates BMW’s Adaptive Transmission Con- performance tires. In front: 17 x 7.5 wheels and ordered with the 330Ci Sport Package. In front:
date TBD) (Optional) trol; “Sport” automatic, for a more dynamic 225/45R-17 tires; at the rear: 17 x 8.5 wheels and 18 x 8.0 wheels and 225/40R-18 tires; at the rear:
shift pattern; and STEPTRONIC automatic, for the 245/40R-17 tires.1 18 x 8.5 wheels and 255/35R-18 tires.1 (opt. with 1Duesuspensionto low-profileparts aretires,morepleasesusceptiblenote: wheels,to roadtireshazardand
hands-on control of a manual without using a clutch. 330Ci Sport Package) and consequential damages.

Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment Optional Equipment | Standard Equipment
Performance and efficiency 325Ci 330Ci Exterior 325Ci 330Ci Comfort and convenience 325Ci 330Ci Safety and security (continued) 325Ci 330Ci
2.5-liter dual
6-cylinder engine overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline • 16x7.0205/55R-16Doubleall-seasonSpoke (Stylingtires 88) alloy wheels, • Vehicle & Key Memory • • Crashand interiorsensorlights,that automaticallyand unlocks doorsturns on hazard lights • •
Remote entry, including
and remote trunk release 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 17x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98) alloy wheels, 2-step unlocking • • Daytime running lights (via Vehicle Memory system
6-cylinder engine • 205/50R-17 all-season tires • – programmed at BMW center) • •
Automatic
climate control with micro-filter • • and air recirculation Electronic throttle control 17x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 98) alloy wheels, • •
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column • • BMW Maintenance Program Double-VANOS “steplessly” variable valve timing • • 205/50R-17Flat Tire Warningrun-flat all-season tires4 with •
Dual resonance intake system • • 17x 8.0 Five Spoke (Styling 119) alloy wheels, Park Distance Control (PDC), rear • • BMW Full Maintenance7 • •
5-speed manual transmission • 225/45R-17 performance tires5 ■ Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror ◆ ◆
M Double Spoke (Styling 68M) alloy wheels, 6-speed manual transmission Power front and rear windows with “one-touch” Package •
17x 7.5 front,17 x 8.5 rear; 225/45R-17 front, ■ down operation, driver window “one-touch” up • • Premium
STEPTRONIC 5-speed automatic Fully automatic softtop ◆ • 245/45R-17 rear performance tires5 transmission with • • Adaptive Transmission Control One-button lowering and raising of all windows • • Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror ◆ ◆
Double Spoke Composite (Styling 71) alloy wheels,
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with
18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, •6 Cruise control • • Automated, Manual and Sport programs and • • 255/35R-18 rear performance tires5 Front map-reading and footwell lights Myrtle wood trim ◆ ◆ Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button)1 • • BMW Universal Transceiver
Chrome and body-color detail trim • • Locking glovebox with rechargeable take-out flashlight • • (integrated garage-door opener) ◆ ◆
headlights Handling, ride and braking Xenon with auto-leveling and • • Fully automatic softtop ◆ • 4-way power lumbar support for front seats ◆ Adaptive Headlights
BMW Universal Transceiver Aluminum brushed columns trim3 • • Dynamic Stability
(integrated remote garage-door opener) ◆ ◆ Control (DSC), • • Halogen free-form foglights • • with All Season Traction
Strut-type front suspension with White turn-signal indicators ■ ■ Electric interior trunk release • • Sport Package6
forged-aluminum lower arms • • Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers Expandable cargo space with top raised • • Sport suspension calibration ■ ■
Multi-link rear suspension finished trunk with drop-down tool kit • • 10-way power (includes 2-way headrests) front
upper transverse arms with cast-aluminum • • Heatedheated windshielddual power washermirrors jetsand • • Fully ■ ■
sport seats with 2-way manual thigh support Rain-sensing windshield wipers and
• • lined fabric softtop with Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars • • Fully White turn-signal indicators ■ ■ glass rear window • • automatic headlight control and electric rear-window defroster
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers • • BMW Ambiance Lighting • • 17x 8.0 Five Spoke (Styling 119) alloy wheels,
Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering • • Body-colordefroster, retractablehardtop withcoatintegratedhooks, andrear-windowindividual • • Pre-wiringopener, 6-CDfor changercellular phone,and auxiliaryalarm, inputgarage-door • • 225/45R-17 performance tires5 ■
4-wheel ventilated
anti-lock disc brakes with • • reading lights front and rear M17x7.5Doublefront,Spoke17 x(Styling8.5 rear;68M)225/45R-17alloy wheels,front, ■ Dynamic Brake Control
Space-saver spare wheel and tire • •
Sport suspension calibration ■ ■ Safety and security 245/40R-17 rear performance tires5
Black-finish trim on headlight panels
and front bumper air inlet • • Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with • • Automated, Manual and Sport programs and • •
Interior seating and trim Metallic paint • • Adaptive Brake Lights • • Dynamic Driving Control (Sport button)9
10-way power front seats (includes 2-way headrests) • • Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) with “smart” dual-threshold,
10-way power (includes 2-way headrests) front Audio system dual-stage deployment and sensor to help prevent • • Cold Weather Package ■ ■
sport seats with 2-way manual thigh support
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 unnecessary passenger’s airbag deployment Ski bag
3-driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions; speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), and Auto-Store; • Front door-mounted side-impact airbags 3-stage heated front seats automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror pre-wired for 6-CD changer and auxiliary input • • • •
when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear Rear side-impact airbags • • Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with
4-way power lumbar support for front seats ◆ 11 upgraded speakers (including subwoofer), upgraded • • Rollover Protection System • • amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization;
Seatback easy-entry feature with memory and Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect Accessories
2x-speed power fore-aft control • • pre-wired for 6-CD changer and auxiliary input against door intrusion in side impacts • •
CD changer (6-disc) i i
Leatherette upholstery • Battery Safety Terminal • • BMW cellular telephone i i
Instrumentation and controls
Montana leather upholstery • • Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment • • Alarm system i i
Central locking system (including glovebox door) with 3-stage heated front seats •/ •/ Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout • • Floor mats i i
Check Control vehicle
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function monitor system • • centerdouble-lockconsolefeatureswitchand(leaves2-stepgasunlockingfiller door unlocked), • • Auxiliary input adapter i i with pictogram display
sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, • •
audio and accessory phone2 controls 4-function on-board computer • • Coded Driveaway Protection • •
navigation system Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment • • On-board with 16:9 screen • • Seat-integratedpretensioners andfrontforcesafetylimitersbelts with automatic • • and high-function on-board computer
Ski bag
Titanium-finish trim • • Titanium-finish instrument rings • Isofixsafetyautomatic-lockingbelts (for installationretractorsof child (ALR)restrainton seats)all passenger • •
BMW Assist (Telematics) • • Myrtle wood trim ◆ ◆
Aluminum brushed columns trim3 • •
• Standard equipment 1 Sport Package required. Availability date TBD. All vehicle specifications contained in this document are 7 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined by the Service 8 325Ci Sport Package requires leather upholstery.
• Optional equipment 2 If so equipped. based on the latest product information available at the Interval Indicator for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Full Maintenance Program includes 9 Sport Package required. Availability date TBD.
◆Premium Package 3 Requires Premium Package. time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW speci-
■Sport Package 4 Not available with Sport Package. changes, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, fications. This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blades that are not covered by
Cold Weather Package 5 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, specifications and models. Further information can be the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any adjustments required due to normal operating
i BMW center-installed accessory tires and suspension parts are more susceptible obtained from your authorized BMW center conditions are also included. For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty
to road hazard and consequential damages. or bmwusa.com. Information booklet that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details.
6 Sport Package required.

Technical | Data 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
Manual transmission % 48.9/51.1 48.7/51.3 Acceleration – 0-60 2 sec 7.7 (8.9) 6.9 (7.5)
Automatic transmission % 49.2/50.8 49.4/50.6
Fuel Consumption 3
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 Sequential Manual
Gearbox (SMG)
Compression ratio :1 10.5 10.2
City/Highway mpg TBD TBD 38.0 36.4 Fuel grade Unleaded prem. Unleaded prem. 54.0
Tires, wheels and brakes6
Transmission
Tire dimensions 205/55R-16 205/50R-17
Gear ratios –
5-speed manual transmission All-season All-season
I/II :1 4.23/2.52 Wheel dimensions 16x7.0 17x7.0
57.9
III/IV :1 1.66/1.22 Material Cast alloy Cast alloy
69.2 107.3
V/R :1 1.00/4.04 Brake dimensions (diameter)
176.7
Final drive ratio :1 3.46 Front – vented inch 11.8 12.8
Gear ratios – Rear – vented inch 11.6 12.6
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 – 54.5 52.7
Automatic transmission
I/II :1 3.67/2.00 3.45/2.21
III/IV :1 1.41/1.00 1.59/1.00
V/R :1 0.74/4.10 0.76/3.17
58.4
Final drive ratio :1 3.46 3.38
Gear ratios –
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)
I/II :1 TBD TBD
III/IV :1 TBD TBD
V/VI/R :1 TBD TBD
Final drive ratio :1 TBD TBD
Illustrations above:
All dimensions in inches.
Figures in ( ) apply to vehicles with automatic transmission. 3 EPA est. mpg, city/highway. Your actual mileage will vary, All vehicle specifications contained in this document are based on the latest product U.S. Importer: BMW of North America, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. All illustrations and specifications con-
1 Top speed limited electronically. depending upon speed, driving habits, trip length and information available at the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes, tained in this brochure are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. BMW
2 BMW AG test results: Actual acceleration results may driving conditions; actual mileage will most likely be lower. without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. Further reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications
vary depending on specification of vehicle, road and 4 5-speed manual transmission. information can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com. and models. BMWmay, subjectto legal requirements, determine the Model Yeardesignation ofits vehicles. The
environmental conditions, testing procedures and driving 5 6-speed manual transmission. Model Year designation on any particular model may be longer or shorter than 12 months. Some
style. These results should be used for comparison only 6 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and vehicles pictured may contain non-U.S. equipment. Some models may be shown with optional equipment.
and verification should not be attempted on public roads. suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard Further information can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and and consequential damages. ©2003 BMW AG, Munich/Germany. Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission of
always wear safety belts. BMW AG, Munich. The BMW name and logo are registered trademarks.