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BMW M3
General information | |
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| Model | BMW M3 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Rating | 66.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 6. 0 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 3246 ccm (198.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 343.7 PS (253 kW or 339 HP) at 4900 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 365.00 Nm (37.2 kgf-m or 269.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 87.0 x 91.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Indirect injection, multi point |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.2 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 4.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2191 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Leg room front | 1070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Passenger space | 2633 litres (696 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 410 litres (108 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Mulitlink |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4500 mm (177.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1790 mm (70.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm (107.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 63.0 litres (16.64 gallons) |
