2011 BMW 1 Series 2dr Conv 128i

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/ aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

Electronic pwr steering

Electronic throttle control

Rear-wheel drive

Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension

Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

Chrome-plated exhaust tips

Chrome-line exterior trim

Halogen free-form front foglights

Adaptive Brake Lights

Gray-band windshield

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

Manual height adjustment for front passenger seat

Front-seat center armrest

Front-seat cupholders

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)

Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column

Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator

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

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout

Cruise Control

Engine Start/Stop button

Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, "Convertible" mode, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

High gloss black trim

Front-door storage compartments

4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Programmable Daytime Running Lights

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems

Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

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

Emergency interior trunk release

Tire Pressure Monitor

Rollover Protection System