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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Subcompact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V10

Displacement

5.0L/305

Fuel System

MPFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

500 @ 7750

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

383 @ 6100

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.62

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4012 lbs

3909 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Pivot

Suspension Type - Rear

4-link Integral

4-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.7 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.6 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 9.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P285/35ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

17 MPG

Cruising Range - City

203.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

11 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

13 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

314.50 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

18.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

14.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.4

13.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

40.7 ft

41.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

99.0 ft³

82.0 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

37.6 in

Front Leg Room

41.5 in

42.0 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.3 in

56.4 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

38.1 in

35.6 in

Second Leg Room

36.0 in

30.1 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.2 in

49.4 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

113.7 in

109.5 in

Length, Overall

191.5 in

191.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.7 in

73.0 in

Height, Overall

57.8 in

54.0 in

Track Width, Front

62.2 in

61.7 in

Track Width, Rear

61.7 in

62.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

14.0 ft³

13.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) -inc: Drivelogic, (11) shift programs, launch control.

5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing.

Start/Stop button.

10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled.

G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system.

All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock.

Rear wheel drive.

Oil coolant heat exchanger.

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension.

Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry).

Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode.

Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar.

Lightweight integral rear axle.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings throttle and steering).

4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes (ABS).

Twin-chamber exhaust system with twin dual chrome-plated tailpipes.

3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor

7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) -inc: Drivelogic, (11) shift programs, launch control.

5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing.

Start/Stop button.

10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled.

G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system.

3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor.

All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock.

Lightweight integral rear axle.

Rear wheel drive.

Oil coolant heat exchanger.

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension.

Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry).

Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode.

Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings throttle and steering).

4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes (ABS).

Twin-chamber exhaust system with twin dual chrome-plated tailpipes.

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics

EXTERIOR

M Radial Spoke (Style 166M) light cast alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires.

M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance).

2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade.

Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements.

BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser.

M rear spoiler.

Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights.

Adaptive Brake Lights.

Side-view mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear, memory.

Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system.

Ground-illuminating lights in door handles

M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy wheels 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear, with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires.

M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance).

Reinforced carbon-fiber roof.

Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements.

BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser.

Shadowline trim.

Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights.

Adaptive Brake Lights.

Side-view mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear, memory.

Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system.

Ground-illuminating lights in door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD audio system with MP3 capabilities, 13 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna.

HD radio

INTERIOR

18-way power-adjustable BMW M sport front seats including adjustable seatback side bolsters, headrests, 4-way lumbar and 2-way thigh support, and 2-setting memory system for both front seats.

3-stage heated front seats.

Merino Leather upholstery (Extended).

Front and rear center armrests.

M-badged door sills.

M multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with SMG paddles, M Drive function and cruise control.

Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up.

Service Interval Indicator.

M-design instrument cluster with white-illuminated gauges, oil temperature gauge, and variable warning segment on tachometer.

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics.

Check Control vehicle monitoring system.

External temperature display.

On-board computer.

Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock.

Remote control key with remote trunk release.

Cruise control.

Voice Command System.

Vehicle & Key Memory.

Coded Driveaway Protection.

Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock features (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature.

Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener.

Navigation system -inc: hard drive, 8.8" screen, RealTime Traffic.

Automatic Climate Control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation.

Heated driver's door lock and rear window defroster.

Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight.

Power outlet in trunk, front passenger's footwell and back of center console.

Aluminum trim.

Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors.

BMW Ambiance Lighting.

Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function.

Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls.

Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release

14-way power-adjustable BMW M sport front seats including adjustable seatback side bolsters and 4-way lumbar support; 2-way manual thigh support and adjustable headrests; and 3-setting driver's-seat memory system.

3-stage heated front seats.

Merino Leather upholstery (Extended).

Adjustable front center armrest.

M-badged door sills.

M multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with SMG paddles, M Drive function and cruise control.

Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up.

M-design instrument cluster with white-illuminated gauges, oil temperature gauge, and variable warning segment on tachometer.

Service Interval Indicator.

Check Control vehicle monitoring system.

External temperature display.

On-board computer.

Voice Command System.

Vehicle & Key Memory.

Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener.

Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock.

Remote control key with remote trunk release.

Cruise control.

Coded Driveaway Protection.

Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock features (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature.

Navigation system -inc: hard drive, 8.8" screen, RealTime Traffic.

Automatic Climate Control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation.

Heated driver's door lock and rear window defroster.

Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight.

Auxiliary power outlet.

Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors.

BMW Ambiance Lighting.

Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function.

Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls.

Ski bag.

Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release

SAFETY

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM).

Interlocking door anchoring system.

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.

Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II).

Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags.

BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities.

Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors.

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features.

Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery.

Automatic front safety belt pretensioners.

Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats).

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire Pressure Monitor system

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM).

Interlocking door anchoring system.

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.

Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II).

BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities.

Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors.

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features.

Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery.

Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats).

Automatic front safety belt pretensioners.

Tire Pressure Monitor system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Basic Note:
4 years/50,000 Maintenance Program.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Maintenance Years:
4.

Maintenance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V126000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 23, 2012.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
367,682.

Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE..

Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V407000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 11, 2013.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
134,100.

Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse)..

Consequence:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected]

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.