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Even the convertible can get the Performance Package treatment, so fair weather fans can enjoy the higher level of performance.
Hellwig, Senior Editor, Ed
It's no M3, but for those who can't afford the top dog, this enhanced coupe is a more than adequate replacement.
A modified exhaust finishes off the Performance Package's subtle exterior upgrades.
The feel of the suede-covered steering wheel that's part of the Performance Package is almost worth the added cost all by itself.
Multispoke 18-inch wheels are the most obvious upgrade to Performance Package-equipped models.

2004 BMW 330Ci Performance Package

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What Is It?

2004 BMW 330Ci Performance Package

What's Special About It?

Developed specifically for the North American market, the Performance Package enhances the driving experience by offering mild engine tweaks and a tighter suspension. Revised camshafts and a modified engine management setup yield a 10-horsepower gain over the stock motor. A six-speed manual is already standard on the car, but the Performance Package adds a short-throw shifter as well as a shorter final drive ratio. The exhaust has also been tuned to let a little more of the inline six's sound spill out. The sum total of all these enhancements is a 0-to-60-mph time that is half a second quicker than the standard-issue 330Ci according to BMW.

To complement the engine's added punch, the suspension was retuned for even sharper handling. Eighteen-inch wheels and an aero body kit set the Performance Package apart visually while the interior gets some minor revisions as well. In addition to the sportier cloth and Alcantara interior, the 330Ci Performance Package also offers black or silver aluminum trim and illuminated red instrument needles.

What's Edmunds' Take?

If you don't want to pop for the M3 but want more than the standard 330Ci offers, the Performance Package was made for you. — Brian Moody