Engine: 3.0-liter, dohc, 24-valve, inline-6

Engine Options: 230-hp 3.0-liter inline-6; 300-hp 3.0-liter dual-turbocharged inline-6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed Steptronic automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: twin, dual-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted, torso-and-head-protecting side airbags; lower dash-mounted, knee airbags; roll-over protection system; dynamic stability control system; tire pressure monitor; active knee protection; crash-activated pedal retraction; rear seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH); adaptive brake lights

Optional Safety Equipment: BMW Assist ($750)

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Regensburg. Germany

Model Tested: BMW 328i Convertible ($43,200)

Standard Equipment: automatic, dual-zone climate control; cruise control; power windows, central locking and folding and heated outside mirrors with right-side parking tilt-down; AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 10 speakers, including two sub-woofers, and RDS, diversity antenna and auxiliary input; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel with redundant audio and climate controls; 10-way driver and 8-way front passenger power seats; two-setting driver seat and outside mirror memory; remote window and top lowering; rain-sensing windshield wipers; automatic headlights; and halogen fog lights

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($2650); Active Steering ($1400); park distance control ($350); Sirius satellite radio ($595)

Destination Charge: 775

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 230 @ 6500

Torque: 200 @ 2750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/29

Wheelbase: 108.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 180.6/70.2/54.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.1/59.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.0/na/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.5/na/31.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 9.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, strut, coil spring, twin-tube gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.4 inches

Curb Weight: 3792 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 225/45R17

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 16.1 Gallons