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BMW M3 Coupe

General information

ModelBMW M3 Coupe
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
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)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power420.00 PS (309 kW or 414 HP) at 8300 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2538 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1655 kg (3,648.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1680 kg (3,703.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD58440
Aprox price as new EUR67980
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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