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(2008 model)
2-door 4-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in, 253.0 kW / 339.3 hp / 339.3 hp @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 4 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 410 l / 14.48 cu ft / 14.48 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2633 l / 92.98 cu ft / 92.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4500 mm / 177.2 in / 177.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm / 107.9 in / 107.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 100 mm / 3.9 in / 3.9 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 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 (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | Indirect injection, multi point | Engine displacement | 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 540.97 cm3/cylinder / 33.012 cu in/cylinder / 33.012 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 253.0 kW / 339.3 hp / 339.3 hp at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 127.5 kW / 171.0 hp / 171.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 77.9 kW/l / 1.713 bhp/cu in / 1.713 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 112.4 N·m/l / 0.98 lb·ft/cu in / 0.98 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 219.1 kW/ton / 166.0 bhp/ton / 166.0 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 278 g/km / 448 g/mi / 448 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 529 km / 329 mi / 329 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | Multi-link |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 255/35-R18 | Tyres rear | 255/35-R18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
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