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As we first reported, the new look of the 3 Series Sedan
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Information
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The
all-new Performance Package for the 2003
BMW 330i Sedan made its
debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on January 2nd,
2003. The 330i Performance Package was been created exclusively
for the U.S. market by BMW Individual, a division of BMW M GmbH.
Production of the 330i Performance Package began in March
2003 and the first cars arrived at
BMW centers in April.
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Performance
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Modifications to the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine include
different camshafts and performance-modified Digital Motor
Electronics (DME). The performance modifications yield a ten
horsepower increase to 235 hp.
The standard six-speed manual
transmission features a short-throw shifter. The package also
includes a shorter final drive ratio.
The
330i with a Performance Package will accelerate from 0 - 60
miles-per-hour in 6 seconds, about half a second faster than a
standard 330i.
To
match the straight-line performance, a new sports suspension
-- more aggressively tuned than the 330i's standard sport
suspension -- is mated to 18-inch wheels with mixed-size
performance tires.
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Appearance
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The
exterior of the 330i Performance Package is distinguished by its
Aerodynamic Package, black headlight trim, high gloss shadowline
trim and a new exhaust that looks and sounds more
aggressive.
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The
look and feel of the interior has been refined with cloth and
Alcantara sport seats matching the Alcantara sport steering wheel.
An anthracite headliner and black cube aluminum trim is standard,
while silver cube aluminum trim is optional.
The
instrumentation upgrades include red gauge needles. The tachometer
reflects the modified engine's 300 higher rpm limit.
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