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BMW M3

General information

ModelBMW M3
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving17.0 litres/100 km (13.88 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.9 litres/100 km (15.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.75 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3999 ccm (244.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power420.00 PS (309 kW or 414 HP) at 8300 Rev. per min.
Max torque295.00 Nm (30.1 kgf-m or 217.6 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.8400
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 72.0 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-60 miles4.5 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Overall length4590 mm (180.7 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD54890
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