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BMW M3

General information

ModelBMW M3
Year2000
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.8 litres/100 km (13.21 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power330.00 PS (243 kW or 325 HP) at 7750 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.2 seconds
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2102 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions287.0 g/km
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