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BMW M3

General information

ModelBMW M3
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.6 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, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
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 torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)
0-60 miles4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2485 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space210 litres (55 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 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 capacity51.0 litres (13.47 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD55440
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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