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2006 Bmw 330ci Base Convertible 2-door 3.0l on 2040-cars

US $18,500.00
Year:2006 Mileage:50101 Color: has the M
Location:

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

2006 BMW 330Ci Convertible - ZHP M Performance Package
Car is in EXCELLENT condition. Everything in the car is fully functional no issues at all. NAV, Harman-Kardon Sound System. BMW Sport Seats, Bluetooth-hands free, Fully loaded with every possible option.

Washed/Waxed on a regular basis. Garaged. Babied and cared for. I love this car but it is time to move on. Perfect timing for convertible season for all buyers. 

The ZHP M performance package came stock from BMW and included the following upgrades: 

-M-Tech II body kit complete with small deck lid spoiler.

-M badging on wheels and steering wheel

-18-inch ZHP factory wheels

-High gloss anthracite window trim, clear turn signals (headlights, side-markers, and tail-lights) instead of the amber turn signals found on the standard 330Ci.

-Black "cubed" faux-carbon fiber interior trim. The instrument gauge cluster was also modified with red needles and polished metal trim rings

-In the performance department, the ZHP was equipped with the more aggressive DME tune to increase power from 225 hp (168 kW) to 235 hp (175 kW). The engine redline raised from 6,500 rpm to 6,800 rpm to take advantage of the new power band and higher power output at higher RPMs. The car also received a shorter final drive ratio which allows for faster acceleration; 3.07 vs. 2.93 for manuals and 3.64 vs. 3.38 for the automatic. Car and Driver magazine track-tested the car, which returned a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds and passed through the 1/4 mile in 14.3 seconds.

Suspension was modified over the standard suspension with firmer springs and dampers, larger anti-roll bars, stronger front control arm ball joints, a lower ride height, and slightly more negative camber.

Alright, I am gonna go out there and say it. The ZHP is a special BMW. The Performance Package, option code “ZHP,” created by BMW Individual was available only in the United States as a $3,900 option package on the 2003-2006 BMW 330i. This outfitted the 330i with many BMW Performance Parts as part of a comprehensive application that changed to overall performance and handling as well as enhanced its looks.

BMW proclaimed that the ZHP “brings track-inspired excitement to your daily drive.” I can definitely attest to the accuracy of that statement as I own a six speed ’05 Imola Red ZHP. It works great as a daily driver and can handle itself quite well at an autocross or on track. I had the good fortune to attend BMWCCA's Octoberfest at Barber Motorsports Park last fall and had a blast autocrossing as well as driving on track in my ZHP. At the autocross there were no less than 5 ZHPs out there!

For the ZHP, changes hit nearly every aspect of the 330i. The exterior has the M-Tech II body kit complete with small deck lid spoiler. The ZHP was the only option package in the 3 series to offer the Motorsport color, Imola Red. BMW lowered the ride height by giving it a modified suspension with firmer springs, special control arms and stiffer dampers as well as -0.5 degree negative camber. It even has a unique light weight front underbody cross brace. The ZHP has distinctive 18” M-badged 135 style double-spoke wheels with 225/40 fronts, 255/35 rears which are beautiful to look at but a pain to clean.

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