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BMW M3

General information

ModelBMW M3
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4361 ccm (266.11 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, 7-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4361 ccm (266.11 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power450.7 PS (331 kW or 445 HP) at 8300 Rev. per min.
Max torque597.00 Nm (60.9 kgf-m or 440.3 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed305.0 km/h (189.5 mph)
0-60 miles4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2669 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space210 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space1450 litres (383 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Towing weight2700 kg (5,952.5 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 capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD55940
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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