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BMW M3 CSL

General information

ModelBMW M3 CSL
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving17.8 litres/100 km (13.21 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3168 ccm (193.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power346.80 PS (255 kW or 342 HP) at 7900 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed259.0 km/h (160.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
0-50 miles3.8 seconds
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2504 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1385 kg (3,053.4 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions287.0 g/km
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