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SPECIFICATIONS
SedanCOUPECONVERTIBLE
TRIM
MSRP
BMW M3 Sedan $53,800
ENGINE
Type:
3,999cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 414 at 8,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 295 at 3,900
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 75.2
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 20
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87
Final Drive: 3.85
 
Type:
7-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 4.78, 2.93, 2.15, 1.68, 1.39, 1.20, 1.00
Final Drive: 3.15
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
14.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,726
GVWR [lbs]: