128i Convertible
3.0-liter, inline
6-cylinder engine
230 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
| Performance and efficiency | |
| 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing | Electronic throttle control |
| 6-speed manual transmission | |
| Handling, ride and braking | |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components |
| Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type suspension | Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel |
| Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars | Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) | |
| Exterior | |
| Star Spoke (Style 256) 17 x 7.0 cast alloy wheels and 205/50R-17 run-flat1 all-season tires | Halogen free-form front foglights |
| Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets | Chrome-plated exhaust tips |
| Gray-band windshield | Chrome-line exterior trim |
| Interior seating and trim | |
| 8-way adjustable front seats, including 2-way headrests | Manual height adjustment for front passenger seat |
| Leatherette upholstery | Gray Poplar Wood trim |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone2 controls | Split fold-down rear seats |
| Comfort and convenience | |
| Engine Start/Stop button | 2-way power glass moonroof with "one-touch" operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector |
| Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings | Front-door storage compartments |
| Front-seat center armrest | Front-seat cupholders |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column | Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation |
| Locking glovebox | Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control |
| Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system | Cruise Control |
| Audio system | |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna | Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest |
| Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer,3 satellite radio | |
| Instrumentation and controls | |
| Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout | Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | On-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more |
| Safety and security | |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Adaptive Brake Lights |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems | Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) |
| Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment | Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator |
| Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front seating positions | Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts | Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking |
| Coded Driveaway Protection | Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat |
| LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats | Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors |
| Programmable Daytime Running Lights | |
- 1 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with spare tire and wheel.
- 2 If equipped with optional Premium Package or BMW Assist™ Safety Services with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Requires BMW-approved Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
- 3 Available as an accessory.