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BMW Coupe, Convertible and Compact in the 2003 Model Year.
Sat Feb 01 12:00:00 CET 2003 Press Kit
The Model Revision for the 325Ci and 330i Convertible focuses on the areas of design and driving pleasure. The new design has more striking lines which are particularly noticeable up front and at the rear. This further differentiates the coupe and convertible from the sedan and touring models, and reinforces the distinctive style of these two models.
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Specifications BMW 325Ci Coupe and 330i Convertible Model Revision for
2003. The Model Revision for the 325Ci and 330i Convertible focuses on
the areas of design and driving pleasure. The new design has more
striking lines which are particularly noticeable up front and at the
rear. This further differentiates the coupe and convertible from the
sedan and touring models, and reinforces the distinctive style of these
two models. Design Changes • Front and rear bumpers are more
prominent and sporty, which significantly differentiates these two
models from the sedan and touring. • Redesigned front lights.
• New rear light design LED (light emitting diodes) tail lights.
• Lengthened luggage compartment handle (70mm on either side).
• Wider more prominent kidney grille. • New side panel and
side indicator lights. Specification Changes • Dynamic Stability
Control (Standard on both models) • 6 Speed Manual Transmission
(Standard on 330Ci) • Clear Indicator Lenses (Standard on the
330Ci) • Bi Xenon Lights with Adaptive Light Control (Optional on
the 325Ci and standard on the 330Ci) • 6-Speed SMG Transmission
(Optional on both models) • Bluetooth compatible cell phone
Preparation (Optional on both models) Exterior Colour Changes Two new
colours - Mystic Blue and Silver Grey BMW Compact Model Revision for
2003. The 318ti and the 325ti Compact models undergo some cosmetic
tweaks combined with spec upgrades to enhance their ongoing appeal. The
model revision on the Compact focuses on visual changes to the rear and
sides, as wellas increased product substance. Design Changes •
Boot lid with character line and wider grab handle. The rear appears
wider, lower and therefore more dynamic. • The new rear light
design, with a translucent red-orange glass cover and high gloss black
background appears more harmonious. The round shapes of the inner
structure are more discreet. • The side sills have been profiled
and now appear more stretched and dynamic. Specification Changes •
Dynamic Stability Control (standard on both Compact models). •
325ti Compact features a 6 speed manual gearbox, which optimises the
engine potential. • 6-speed SMG Transmission (optional on the
325ti Compact). • Bluetooth compatible cell phone preparation
(Optional on both Compact models). Exterior Colour Changes Two new
colours - Mystic Blue and Silver Grey