BMW M3

BMW M3
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1986–present
Assembly	Regensburg, Germany
Class	Compact sport luxury car
Layout	FR layout

The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/2/3 3-series. Common upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include larger and more powerful engines, improved handling/suspension, more aggressive bumpers/body, and an interior accented with "M" nomenclature.


The four-door with Formula M !
The BMW M3 Sedan.
Fasten your seat belt and get ready for the breathtaking BMW M3 Sedan. Its V8 high-rev engine serves up 420 hp and is mated to a chassis that has mastered the ultimate test: the Nürburgring's legendary Nordschleife. What's more, it continues the BMW M tradition of racing technology for everyday driving, delivering Formula M thrills in four-door, five-seater form.



Every inch a sports car.
The exterior of the BMW M3 Sedan.

One look at the BMW M3 Sedan reveals all: here is a perfect blend of sports car and sedan. That muscular front end with its large air vents and prominent powerdome. The wind tunnel-honed exterior mirrors. The four chromed tailpipes and wider rear track. It's an exterior that promises exhilarating performance - combined with four-door practicality.

Wheels

Tyre dimensions front	245/40 ZR 18
Tyre dimensions rear	265/40 ZR 18
Wheel dimensions front	8.5 J x 18 light alloy
Wheel dimensions rear	9.5 J x 18 light alloy

Engine

Cylinders/valves	8/4
Capacity in ccm	3,999
Stroke/bore in mm	75.2/92.0
Max. output in kW (PS) at 1/min	309 (420)/8,300
Max. torque in Nm at 1/min	400/3,900
Power-to-weight ratio (EU) in kg/hp	3.8 (3.8)

Weight in kg

Unladen weight EU	1,680 (1,700)
Maximum permissible weight	2,150
Permitted load	545 (525)
Permitted axle load front/rear	1,020/1,190

Performance

Drag (cw)	0.30
Top speed (km/h)	250
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (in s)	4.9 (4.7)
Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h in 4th/5th gear (in s)	5.1/-

Fuel consumption

Urban (l/100 km)	17.9 (17.0)
Extra-urban (l/100 km)	9.2 (9.0)
Composite (l/100 km)	12.4 (11.9)
CO2 emissions (g/km)	295 (285)
Tank capacity in I (approx.)	63

Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger automobiles can be obtained from "The Passenger Car (Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information) Regulations", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and at DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany