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Introduction: The BMW 3 Series is a successor to the BMW 2002 Coupe, and shares most of its components with the Coupe. It is an entry level luxury/compact executive car produced by BMW. It is one of the smallest car lines produced by the BMW and also the best selling automobile of BMW. The BMW 3 Series is available in the following versions in 2-door and 4-door models –
BMW AG, the manufacturer of BMW 3 Series, is an independent automobile manufacturer of Germany. It is the Parent Company of the MINI, Rover and Rolls Royce car brands. The company was founded in 1913. History : The BMW 3 Series was launched in 1975. The models of this series currently in market, were all launched during 2006-2008. The BMW 3 Series covered almost 40% of all the automobiles sold by the BMW in 2005. The car has also become a bestseller in the United States (98,000 units sold in 2005). Price : The average price of the BMW 3 Series is $ 32,400. | |
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Dimensions –
- Length - 176.70 inches (Coupe) 178.2 inches (Sedan)
- Width - 69.20 inches (Coupe) 71.5 inches (Sedan)
- Height - 54 inches (Coupe) 55.9 inches (Sedan)
Features:
- Facilities –
Front and side airbags
Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
CD and MP3 player
Multifunction leather steering wheel
8-way adjustable front seats
- Engine Power –
Engine Type - 3.0/inline 6
Nominal Output/rpm – 230/6500 hp
Maximum Torque - 200/2750 lb-ft
Transmission – Manual and Automatic
- Fuel Consumption –
Fuel Grade – Unleaded Premium
Manual Transmission (City/Highway) – 20/29 mpg
Automatic Transmission - (City/Highway) – 21/30 mpg
- Control features –
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Service Interval Indicator
On-board computer with Check Control
Power windows
Dynamic Cruise Control
Electric interior trunk release
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic climate control
On-board computer with Check Control
Few exterior features of Acura TSX:
- Remote entry system
- Wheels are made of aluminum-alloy and is 17"
- Tinted glass which are green in color
- Fog headlamps
- Glass antenna integrated within
- Airbags – side curtain, dual stage and dual threshold, in front
- Seatbelts in all the seats
- Anti lock braking system
- Child proof locks for rear doors
- A feature to interlock transmission automatically
