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BMW M3

General information

ModelBMW M3
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power343.00 PS (252 kW or 338 HP) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Max torque365.00 Nm (37.2 kgf-m or 269.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke87.1 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.2 seconds
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2214 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1549 kg (3,415.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR55130
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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