| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M3 |
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| Generation | M3 (E90) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.0 (420 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2008 year |
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| End of production | 2011 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17.7 l/100 km
13.29 US mpg15.96 UK mpg5.65 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.3 l/100 km
25.29 US mpg30.37 UK mpg10.75 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.4 l/100 km
18.97 US mpg22.78 UK mpg8.06 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.8 kg/Hp, 261.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 420 Hp @ 8300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 105 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S65B40A |
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| Engine displacement |
3999 cm3
244.03 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
75.2 mm
2.96 in. |
| Compression ratio | 12 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
8.8 l
9.3 US qt | 7.74 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11.4 l
12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1605 kg
3538.42 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2150 kg
4739.94 lbs. |
| Max load |
545 kg
1201.52 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
450 l
15.89 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4580 mm
180.31 in. |
| Width |
1817 mm
71.54 in. |
| Height |
1447 mm
56.97 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2761 mm
108.7 in. |
| Front track |
1540 mm
60.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1539 mm
60.59 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.7 m
38.39 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/40 R18; 265/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 18 |
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