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BMW M3 Coupe

General information

ModelBMW M3 Coupe
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power333.00 PS (245 kW or 328 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs)
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2150 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2379 litres (629 gallons)
Cargo space269 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1549 kg (3,415.0 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD47140
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