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The 2008 3 Series Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 328i to the 335xi.

Upon introduction, the 328i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The 335xi is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

Transmission

• 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Steering

• Power Engine Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Telescopic Steering Column
• Tilt Steering Column

Suspension

• Independent Double Pivot Strut Front Suspension With Alloy Subframe, Coil Springs and Twin-Tube Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers
• Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Twin-Tube Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows
• 2 Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
• Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
• Battery
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
• Audio, Telephone and Security Pre-Wiring