2005 BMW 3-Series

330ci Convertible

3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

WBABW53415PL52924

Clear

Gasoline

2005 BMW 3 Series 330Ci Convertible - Titanium Silver Metallic - Dove Grey Leather VIN: WBABW53415PL52924Year: 2005Make: BMWModel: 330ci ZHPEngine: 3.0 Straight 6 Mileage: 56,800Transmission type: Steptronic (automatic)Body Type: ConvertibleColor: Silver Grey MetallicPackages: Sport Package, Premium Package (No Cold Weather Package)Title status: Clean - I am the 4th ownerVery hard to find 2005 BMW 330ci with a factory ZHP package. 5 speed steptronic transmission. Clean Carfax with no accidents or paint work. My only reason for selling is because I need something more practical for college this fall. This car drives like new and needs nothing but a new home. Always garaged. Never smoked in. Tires are good (5k miles on the rear, approximately 15-16k on the front), recently had CCV replaced with a new insulated CCV, and brakes are great too. The ZHP performance package was an inclusive option given to E46 sedans from 2003 to 2005, coupes and convertibles from 2004 to 2006. It included various aesthetic changes over the regular 3 series, as well as functional and mechanical enhancements. It had M badges on each of its Style 135 wheels, with additional M badging on the multi-function steering wheel and atop the 6-speed short throw weighted shifter. In addition to the standard color options, the ZHP was available in the "Motorsport-only" color Imola Red. It received the "M-Tech II" bodykit standard, 18-inch staggered Style 135 wheels, high gloss anthracite window trim, and the coupe received clear turn signals (headlights, side-markers, and tail-lights) instead of the amber turn signals found on the standard 330Ci. The interior had also been modified with half cloth-half alcantara sports seats (optional upgrade to leather), an alcantara-wrapped sports steering wheel (switched to perforated leather in mid-2005), a shorter M-badged shift knob, anthracite colored cloth headliner, and aluminum "cubed" faux-carbon fiber interior trim (available in silver or black). The instrument gauge cluster was also modified with red needles and polished metal trim rings.In the performance department, the ZHP was equipped with sportier cam shafts and a more aggressive DME tune to increase power from 225 hp to 235 hp. 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. As a result of the higher redline, the nut that fastens the oil pump's sprocket came with threadlocker pre-applied from the factory to keep the nut from falling off. 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. In 2003 the ZHP featured a 6-speed manual transmission (the Steptronic automatic transmission was not available the first model year (2003), but it was offered from 2004 to 2006).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. The Style 135M wheels also came equipped with the much stickier compound, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, in a staggered configuration with 225/40-18 tires in the front and 255/35-18 tires in the back.This car is in excellent shape, and it truly is worth every penny. Super low miles for the year. Shoot me an email with and questions or if you would like more information, or if you would like additional pictures. Thanks for reading!