6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch

4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing

Engine Start/Stop button

Distributorless electronic ignition system

8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire)

3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor

All Season Traction with Variable M Differential Lock

Rear wheel drive

Oil coolant heat exchanger

Flat-paneled underbody

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

Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic)

M drive

4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors

M quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips

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

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

Aluminum hood with powerdome

Power-folding retractable hardtop with integrated rear-window defroster

Front spoiler

Flared front and rear fenders including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo

M rear apron with diffuser

Aluminum Matte trim

Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function

White turn-signal indicators

Adaptive Brake Lights

M pwr exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black

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

Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control

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

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics

Novillo Leather upholstery (in M3 Convertible includes Sun-Reflective Technology)

Power-adjustable front sport seats with 4-way lumbar support, manually adjustable thigh 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 seat -inc: (2) convenience hooks

Adjustable front armrest

Door sills with BMW M3 logo

3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment (M Drive button included with multi-function controls with Technology Package option)

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)

Multi-function remote control

Cruise Control with column-mounted stalk

Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Electric interior trunk release

Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature

Keyless entry -inc: remote trunk release

Vehicle & Key Memory

Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)

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

Console valet and cupholders

Auxiliary pwr outlet

Smoker's pkg -inc: cigarette lighter, ash tray

Titanium Shadow interior trim

Door storage pockets with covers

Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror

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

Front seatback storage nets

Fully finished trunk

Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements

High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

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

Crash sensor with Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

Automatic safety-belt assistant

Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners

Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats

Tire Pressure Monitor

Emergency trunk release