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BMW M3 Coupe

General information

ModelBMW M3 Coupe
Year2011
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
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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 driving12.4 litres/100 km (18.97 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
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
Bore x stroke92.0 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

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 space430 litres (114 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1656 kg (3,650.9 pounds)
Towing weight2706 kg (5,965.7 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 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 USD58940
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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