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(2007 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in, 308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp @ 8300 rpm / 8300 rpm / 8300 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 Saloon | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E90 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4580 mm / 180.3 in / 180.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1605 kg / 3538 lb / 3538 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1817 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1447 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1539 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.23 m2 / 24.1 sq ft / 24.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.2 mm / 2.96 in / 2.96 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.88 cm3/cylinder / 30.505 cu in/cylinder / 30.505 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp at 8300 rpm / 8300 rpm / 8300 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 127.5 kW / 170.9 hp / 170.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 77.2 kW/l / 1.696 bhp/cu in / 1.696 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.0 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.87 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.85 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 257.9 kW/ton / 195.4 bhp/ton / 195.4 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 17.9 l/100km / 15.8 mpg-UK / 13.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.2 l/100km / 30.7 mpg-UK / 25.6 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 295 g/km / 475 g/mi / 475 g/mi | |
| Range | 508 km / 316 mi / 316 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 245/40 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 265/40 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 360 mm / 14.2 in / 14.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 350 mm / 13.8 in / 13.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 Saloon
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