The car has impressive performance capabilities. It boasts a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.31 suggests efficient aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.8 sec
Max Speed
250 km/h 155.34 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.31
Body & Dimensions
The BMW M3 is a high-performance coupe with a compact body style, seating for 4 passengers, and a wheelbase of 2761 mm. It has a length of 4615 mm, width of 1804 mm, and height of 1424 mm. The car has a front track of 1538 mm and rear track of 1539 mm, with a minimum turning circle of 11.7 m.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
Length
4615 mm 181.69 in.
Width
1804 mm 71.02 in.
Height
1424 mm 56.06 in.
Wheelbase
2761 mm 108.7 in.
Front Track
1538 mm 60.55 in.
Rear Track
1539 mm 60.59 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.7 m 38.39 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW M3 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series, powered by a petrol engine with a fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km in combined cycle, producing 290 g/km of CO2 emissions. It is a Euro 5 compliant vehicle with a fuel consumption of 17.7 l/100 km in urban cycle and 9.3 l/100 km in extra-urban cycle.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption Urban
17.7 l/100 km 13.29 US mpg 15.96 UK mpg 5.65 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg 30.37 UK mpg 10.75 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Co2 Emissions
290 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a high-performance M3 model with a front, longitudinally-mounted 420 Hp, 3.999 liter, 8-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine, featuring a multi-port fuel injection system and a 12:1 compression ratio. The engine is capable of producing 400 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The car features coil spring suspension on both the front and rear axles, and has a 10W-60/API SN oil capacity of 8.8 liters and a coolant capacity of 11.4 liters.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
420 Hp @ 8300 rpm.
Power Per Litre
105 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
S65B40A
Engine Displacement
3999 cm3 244.03 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
75.2 mm 2.96 in.
Compression Ratio
12
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 l 9.3 US qt | 7.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-60 / API SN 10W-60 / ACEA A3
Coolant
11.4 l 12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a well-equipped and capable vehicle. Notable features include ventilated brakes on all wheels, electric power steering, and a sophisticated anti-lock braking system (ABS). The tire size and wheel rim combination suggest a focus on handling and performance.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
245/40 R18; 265/40 R18
Wheel Rims Size
9.5J x 18
Weight & Capacity
The BMW M3 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series, with a kerb weight of 1655 kg and a maximum load capacity of 425 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 63 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 450 liters. Its weight-to-power ratio is 3.9 kg/Hp and 253.8 Hp/tonne, and its weight-to-torque ratio is 4.1 kg/Nm and 241.7 Nm/tonne.
