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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Two-Seater

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I6

Displacement

3.0L/183

3.0L/182.8

Fuel System

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6600

255 @ 6600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

225 @ 2750

220 @ 2600

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.35

3.50

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.50

2.01

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

3.19

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.27

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4012 lbs

3241 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-Pivot

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Central Link

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

12.8 x -TBD- in

11.8 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 x -TBD- in

11.8 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

24 MPG

28 MPG

Cruising Range - City

300.90 mi

261.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

17 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

19 MPG

22 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

424.80 mi

406.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

17.7 gal

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

9.8

8.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.9

14.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

38.4 ft

35.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

90.1 ft³

Front Head Room

39.3 in

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

40.2 in

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.6 in

53.3 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

39.4 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.0 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

110.1 in

98.3 in

Length, Overall

179.9 in

166.9 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

73.0 in

70.5 in

Height, Overall

65.9 in

50.8 in

Track Width, Front

60.0 in

59.5 in

Track Width, Rear

60.7 in

61.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

8.0 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

8.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

300 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

147

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

6-speed manual transmission.

3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine -inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic.

Electronic throttle control.

Volume-controlled oil pump.

xDrive all-wheel drive system w/variable torque split.

Electric water pump.

Double-pivot strut-type independent front suspension -inc: front thrust plate.

Central link independent rear suspension w/subframe.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Gas-pressure shock absorbers.

Engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering w/variable assist.

4-wheel ventilated vacuum disc brakes.

Dual chrome exhaust tips.

Toolkit

6-speed manual transmission.

3.0-liter, 255-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing.

Electronic throttle control.

Stronger electricity supply.

Rear wheel drive.

High-rigidity body/chassis unit with aluminum hood.

Driving Dynamics Control with normal, sport and sport+ modes.

Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension.

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars.

Central Link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse links.

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ventilated front and rear

EXTERIOR

17" x 8.0" V spoke alloy wheels (style 279).

P235/55HR17 all-season tires.

Space saver spare tire.

Roof rails.

Rear roof spoiler.

Rain sensing automatic headlights.

Front fog lights.

White turn signal indicators.

Adaptive brake lights.

Pwr heated mirrors w/memory.

Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear wiper.

Body-color door handles

Star Spoke (Style 290) light alloy wheels 17 x 8.0 and 225/45 run-flat performance tires.

Retractable hardtop.

Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling.

Adaptive Brake Lights.

Dual power outside mirrors.

Heated outside mirrors.

White side-turn indicator lenses.

Heated glass rear window.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

ENTERTAINMENT

Anti-theft hi-fi AM/FM stereo -inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), Auto-Store, auxiliary input jack, (8) speakers.

In-dash CD player.

6-disc CD changer prep.

HD radio.

Satellite radio prep.

3-channel FM diversity antenna

Anti-theft AM/FM/CD Hi-fi audio system with Radio Data System and MP3 capabilities.

Auxiliary audio input adaptor for portable music players.

HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception.

Satellite radio preparation

INTERIOR

8-way pwr front seats -inc: driver seat memory, 2-way active headrests.

Split-folding 60/40 rear seats.

Leatherette seat trim.

Front center console armrest w/storage.

Fold-up rear center armrest.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel.

3-spoke multi-function steering wheel -inc: audio controls, cruise controls.

Electric & analog instrumentation.

LCD main & trip odometers.

4-function on-board computer.

Check Control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display.

Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout.

Pwr windows -inc: front 1-touch open/close, rear 1-touch open.

Central locking system w/double-lock feature & 2-step unlocking.

Remote keyless entry -inc: 2-step unlocking, remote tailgate release.

Cruise control.

Vehicle & key memory.

Coded driveaway protection.

Auto climate control w/micro-filter & air recirculation.

Rear window defroster.

Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight.

Smoker's pkg.

Front/rear cupholders.

Front/rear door storage bins.

Light burl walnut wood trim.

Illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Front footwell courtesy lights.

Dual front/rear reading lights.

BMW ambiance lighting.

Storage nets on front seatbacks, in passenger footwell, & luggage compartment.

Cargo area -inc: (2) fastening rails, velour carpet, retractable cover, lighting, auxiliary pwr outlet

6-way manually adjustable bucket seats.

Leatherette upholstery.

Center armrest.

3-spoke leather-wrapped adjustable multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped).

LCD main and trip odometers.

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout.

4-function on-board computer.

Outside temperature display.

Power windows with "one-touch" push-pull open/close for driver.

Dynamic Cruise Control.

Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release.

Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switch.

Coded Driveaway Protection.

Vehicle & Key Memory.

Electric interior trunk release.

Manual climate control with micro-filter ventilation.

Glove compartment; storage space in doors and behind seats.

2 cupholders in the center console beneath the center armrest plus a clip-in cupholder on the center console.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Silver Matte interior trim.

Driver/passenger vanity mirrors.

Welcome lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, and actuation from remote control

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: dynamic brake control, hill descent control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, automatic differential brake (ADB-X), traction control.

Battery safety terminal.

Interlocking door anchoring system.

Daytime running lights.

Dual front 2-stage Smart airbags w/occupant sensor.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear head protection system (HPS) curtain airbags.

Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors).

Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems.

Front safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters.

All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR).

Child safety rear door locks.

LATCH for child-restraint safety seat installation.

Tire pressure monitoring system

Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).

Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System.

Side-impact airbags.

Mechanism for disabling the deployment of the front, knee and passenger's-side airbag; includes indicator light (see your BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Manual for further details).

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

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners.

Tire Pressure Monitor.

Active Knee Protection.

Emergency trunk release.

Rollover Protection 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:
14V176000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 10, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
156,137.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break..

Consequence:
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V605000.

Mfg's Report Date:
September 28, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
85,302.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure..

Consequence:
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V071000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 05, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
840,000.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V683000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 30, 2017.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
740,561.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit..

Consequence:
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

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.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V176000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 10, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
156,137.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break..

Consequence:
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V044000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 07, 2013.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
504,545.

Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through July 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through July 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle..

Consequence:
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW 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.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V683000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 30, 2017.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
740,561.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit..

Consequence:
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

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.

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