Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class
Subcompact
Style Name
Convertible
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3494
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
42.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
37.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
38.6
Second Leg Room (in)
31.3
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.6
Height, Overall (in)
55.6
Length, Overall (in)
172.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
58.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.1 - 10.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750
Fuel System
- TBD -
Engine Type
Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500
Displacement
3.0L/183
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Pivot
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Type
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dynamic brake control
Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light
Front side-impact airbags
Rollover protection system
All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front pretensioners,...
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
LATCH attachments for rear seats
Emergency trunk release handle
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: brake fade compensation,...
Interlocking door anchoring system
Programmable daytime running lights
BMW Advanced Safety System
Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior...
Adaptive brake lighting
Dynamic brake control
Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light
Front side-impact airbags
Rollover protection system
All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front pretensioners,...
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
LATCH attachments for rear seats
Emergency trunk release handle
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: brake fade compensation,...
Interlocking door anchoring system
Programmable daytime running lights
BMW Advanced Safety System
Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior...
Adaptive brake lighting
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Note
4 Years/50,000 Maintenance Program
Basic Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Note
4 years / Unlimited Mileage BMW Assist? Safety Plan
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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