The 2012 M3 Series Convertible is a high-performance cruiser that offers an exhilarating ride and endless luxury. Its 4.0 liter V8 engine puts out 414 horsepower and is paired with a spectacular 6-speed manual transmission for fine control over every aspect of your driving. A dynamic stability control and BMW's special M suspension system are onboard to make your ride smoother and more secure than ever.
Built to stand out, the M3 Series comes with double spoke satin and chrome finish light alloy wheels and an aluminum hood with a powerdome. Other equipment include a power-folding retractable hardtop with an integrated rear-window defroster. Hop inside and treat yourself to a Titanium shadow interior trim and marvelous Novillo leather upholstery. An automatic climate control system, which features automatic air recirculation and a microfilter, is onboard to ensure that you and up to three of your guests will enjoy only the purest, highest quality air. Power adjustable front M sport seats are equipped with adjustable thigh support and a power adjustable backrest to allow you to dial in a comfortable driving position. Additionally, the M3 Series Convertible comes with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and a superb AM/FM/CD audio system with an iPod and USB adapter so your music collection can go wherever you do.
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| Base Standard Equipment |
| Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
| 4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine - With M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing |
| 8 individual throttles, electronically controlled - (Drive-by-wire) |
| Digital Motor Electronics (DME) - With on-board diagnostics |
| Oil coolant heat exchanger |
| Distributorless electronic ignition system |
| 3-way catalytic converter - With heated oxygen sensor |
| 6-speed manual transmission - With additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch |
| Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - With M Dynamic Mode (MDM) |
| All Season Traction with Variable M Differential Lock |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering - (M Servotronic) |
| M Drive |
| 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 |
| Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers |
| 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors - With floating brake rotors |
| High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) - With Dynamic Brake Control |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Novillo Leather upholstery - Includes Sun-Reflective Technology |
| Titanium Shadow interior trim |
| Power-adjustable front M sport seats - Including manually adjustable thigh support, power-adjustable backrest side bolsters, 4-way power lumbar support and memory system for driver's seat and outside mirrors |
| Seatback easy-entry feature - With memory and 2x-speed power fore-aft control |
| Split fold-down rear seats - Includes two convenience hooks |
| Adjustable front armrest |
| Door sills with BMW M3 logo |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Double Spoke (Style 219M) Satin Chrome finish M light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear - 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires |
| Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights - With auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function |
| Power-folding retractable hardtop - With integrated rear-window defroster |
| Aluminum hood with powerdome |
| Flared front and rear fenders - Including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo |
| Front spoiler |
| M rear apron with diffuser |
| Flat-paneled underbody |
| Aluminum Matte trim |
| M exterior side-view mirrors - In body color with double bridge in black |
| Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks |
| White turn-signal indicators |
| M quad polished stainless-steel exhaust tips |
| Safety & Security Standard Features |
| 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-seat-mounted side-impact airbags |
| Rollover Protection System |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System - For integrated deployment of passive and active safety features |
| Interlocking door anchoring system - To help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
| Bumper system - With aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements |
| Adaptive Brake Lights |
| Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners |
| Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device - In rear seats |
| Central locking system - (Leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature |
| Coded Driveaway Protection - (Prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used) |
| Anti-theft alarm system - With keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector |
| 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 |
| M Mobility System - (Includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Multi-function remote control |
| 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 |
| Door storage pockets with covers |
| Power front/rear windows - With "one-touch" up/down operation |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers - With automatic headlight control |
| Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror |
| Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror - When vehicle is shifted into reverse gear |
| Automatic safety-belt assistant |
| BMW Ambiance Lighting front and rear |
| 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 |
| Cruise Control with column-mounted stalk |
| Console valet and cupholders |
| Vehicle and Key Memory |
| Electric interior trunk release |
| Fully finished trunk |
| Instruments & Controls Standard Features |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth wireless technology - For hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities |
| Engine Start/Stop button |
| M-design instrument cluster - With titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles |
| Service Interval Indicator - With miles-to-service display |
| Check Control vehicle monitoring system |
| Tachometer - With variable warning zones and oil temperature display |
| On-board computer - With detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning) |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| AM/FM stereo/CD audio system - With Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system |
| HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception |
| iPod and USB adapter |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| BMW Ultimate Service - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| New Car Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance - 4 years/ Unlimited miles |
| Rust Perforation Limited - 12 years/Unlimited miles |