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January 15, 2009 - About the 2009 BMW 3 Series
The 2009 BMW 3-Series sedans and wagons receive fresh styling, on the front fascia, headlamps and tail lamps. For the first time, the 3 Series will feature a 335d clean twin-turbo diesel sedan in North America.
The 3-Series lineup includes 2-door convertibles and coupes, as well as 4-door wagons and sedans. Trim levels include: the 328, the 335, and M3. The 328i model gets rear-wheel drive or BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive; the 335i is available with rear or AWD.
The 3 Series come equipped with a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder, 230-hp engine. According to body style, some models are powered by a turbocharged 300-hp version of the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard. The convertibles feature a power-retractable hard top.
BMW offers a powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine on the rear-drive 335d model, new for 2009; it meets emissions regulations in all 50 states of America. M3 models get a 414-hp 4.0-liter V8 engine, with a 7-speed automatic.
Safety features on all 2009 BMW 3 Series models include a dual-stage front-impact air bag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS), 2-stage driver and front passenger smart air bags, side air bags, front and rear seat Head Protection System (curtain air bags), anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Convertibles are fortified with rollover bars which are deployed from the rear headrests under threat of a flip.
About East Bay BMW: East Bay BMW in Pleasanton, CA serves customers in the greater Bay Area and is located at 4350 Rosewood Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588. Website: http://www.eastbaybmw.com.
Contact:
East Bay BMW
4350 Rosewood Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Ph: 888-686-4580
Website: http://www.eastbaybmw.com/
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