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Performance & Efficiency
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4.4-liter DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve V-8 engine
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......Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system
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......1-touch starting
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S
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......Adaptive knock control
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......Electronic throttles
(part of All Season Traction system, not main throttle system)
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O
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5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
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S
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Handling, Ride & Braking
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Double-pivot strut-type front suspension with forged aluminum lower arms, variable-diameter coil springs
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4-link integral rear suspension
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Electronic Damping Control (EDC)
(1997 model only)
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Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
(front only)
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Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering
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4-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front discs, vacuum-assisted
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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All Season Traction
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S
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16 x 8J cast alloy wheels, cross-spoke design
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235/60R-16 100H all-season steel-belted radial tires
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Exterior & Aerodynamics
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Body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers
& front compressible elements
(damage control to 9 mph)
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Halogen ellipsoid low-beam headlights
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Halogen Free Form foglights
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High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system
(included in Cold Weather Package)
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O
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2-speed + intermittent windshield wipers with adjustable
& car-speed-sensitive wiping interval; single-wipe control, windshield-washer system with heated washer jets
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Heated windshield-wiper parking area
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S
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Choice of standard or metallic paints
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Ergonomics, Luxury & Convenience
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Dual power/heated outside mirrors
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S
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Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up
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S
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Automatic-dimming inside rearview mirror
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BMW Universal Transmitter
(integrated garage door opener)
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Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control; automatic switch-on when engine is turned off
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Map reading lights, rear reading lights & BMW Ambiance Lighting
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Locking glovebox with additional swing-out action for easy access by driver; rechargeable take-out flashlight
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Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with memory
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14-way power front seats with power head restraints, 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support
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16-way power comfort seats with articulated upper backrest adjustment
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Memory system for driver's seat & seatbelt height, steering wheel
& outside mirrors
(3 settings)
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Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer
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LCD main & trip odometers
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Service Interval Indicator with 18,500-mile maximum service interval
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Check Control vehicle monitoring system
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Multi Information Display (MID) incorporating controls for audio system, multi-function clock, automatic ventilation system, Onboard Computer
& available BMW Cellular Phone System
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Gathered Montana leather seating surfaces
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High-gloss walnut trim on instrument panel, doors, and front
& rear of center console; walnut shift grip
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Power windows with key-off operation, 1-touch lowering
& raising of all windows, anti-trapping feature
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Automatic climate control with full separate left/right controls, CFC-free refrigerant; automatic recirculation
& heat-at-rest features
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Activated-charcoal ventilation microfilter
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Automatic ventilation system
(can be programmed to ventilate interior when car is standing)
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Power 2-way sunroof with key-off & 1-touch operation, conceal panel
& wind deflector
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Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system with 10-channel amplification, 10 speakers, weather band, FM diversity antenna system
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BMW Premium Audio System: Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette/CD audio system with 4-channel amplification, 14 speakers, 4 subwoofers, weather band, 4-channel FM diversity antenna
system & Digital Sound Processing
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Pre-wiring for CD changer & Cellular Phone System
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6-disc CD changer
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D
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Pre-wiring for BMW Cellular Phone with MID controls
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S
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BMW Cellular Phone System, in-car/portable model
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D
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Steering-wheel controls for cruise control, audio system, telephone
& air recirculation
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Heated steering wheel-switch replaces air-recirculator switch on steering wheel
(included in Cold Weather Package)
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O
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Heated front seats with continuously variable heating
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Dual cupholders front & rear
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Dual front illuminated visor mirrors
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Open & closeable compartments in each door
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Rear center armrest with storage compartment
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Closeable seatback storage compartments
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Rear-window defroster
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Fully finished trunk with luggage straps, cargo net, drop-down toolkit
& power soft-close trunklid
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Ski bag between rear seats
(included in Cold Weather Package)
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Full-use spare alloy wheel & tire
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Safety & Security
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Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking
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Coded Driveaway Protection
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S
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Remote keyless-entry security system with keyhead remote, remote trunk opening
& panic feature, interior motion detector
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Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts
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Door-mounted side-impact airbags
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Dual airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) with differentiated deployment
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Ergonomic seatbelt system:
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Automatic height adjustment for front seatbelts
(tied into memory)
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Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
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Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger seatbelts
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Impact sensor
(unlocks doors, switches on interior lights & hazard flashers after serious accident)
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