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M3 Coupe features and specs

STANDARD FEATURES:
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| 4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing |
8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire) |
| Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics |
Oil coolant heat exchanger |
| Distributorless electronic ignition system |
3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor |
| 6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch |
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| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) |
All Season Traction with Variable M Differential Lock |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) |
M suspension with twin-joint spring-strut front axle, subframe, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminum, rear axle subframe in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminum and lightweight steel construction |
| Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers |
4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors |
| High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control |
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| M Double Spoke (Style 219M) Satin Chrome finish light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear; 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires1 |
Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function |
| Aluminum hood with powerdome |
Carbon-fiber roof 2 |
| Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo |
Front and rear spoiler |
| M rear apron with diffuser |
Flat-paneled underbody |
| Shadowline trim |
M exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black |
| Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks |
White turn-signal indicators |
| M quad polished stainless-steel exhaust tips |
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| Anthracite and Black Cloth/Leather upholstery |
Anthracite headliner |
| Titanium Shadow interior trim |
Power-adjustable front sport seats with 4-way lumbar support, manually adjustable thigh support and memory system for driver's seat and outside mirrors |
| Front seatback storage nets |
Split fold-down rear seats (Sedan includes ski bag) |
| Folding rear-seat headrests |
Adjustable front armrest |
| Door sills with BMW M3 logo |
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| AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system |
Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone, 6-disc CD changer, alarm system, auxiliary input and satellite radio |
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| Engine Start/Stop button |
M-design instrument cluster with titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles |
| Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service display |
Check Control vehicle monitoring system |
| Tachometer with variable warning zones and oil temperature display |
On-board computer with detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning) |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
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| Multi-function remote control |
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings |
| Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation |
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control |
| Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror |
Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear |
| 3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment3 |
Automatic safety-belt assistant |
| BMW Ambiance Lighting front and rear |
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Console valet and cupholders |
Vehicle & Key Memory |
| Electric interior trunk release |
Fully finished trunk |
| Cruise Control with column-mounted stalk |
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| Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment |
Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags |
| Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear |
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements |
| Adaptive Brake Lights |
Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners |
| Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats |
Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature |
| Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used) |
Crash sensor with automatic door unlocking and hazard light activation |
| Crash sensor with Battery Safety Terminal and automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment |
M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) |
- 1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires are not recommended for driving in snow and ice. Please note: M3 Coupe and Sedan are not equipped with a spare tire and wheel. They include M Mobility System, which offers lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance.
- 2 M Drive button included with multi-function controls with Technology Package option
PACKAGES & OPTIONS

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Blue-gray Brushed Aluminium Trim |
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Carbon Leather interior trim |
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Sycamore Anthracite Wood Trim |
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Universal Garage Door Opener |
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Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather |
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Beige Novillo Extended Leather |
$1,100 |
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Black Novillo Extended Leather |
$1,100 |
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Fox Red Extended Novillo Leather |
$1,100 |
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Silver Novillo Extended Leather |
$1,100 |
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Electronic Damping Control |
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Retractable headlight washers |
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19" Forged and polished Double Spoke wheels (Style 220M) with mixed tires |
$1,200 |
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Electronic Damping Control |
$1,000 |
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M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic |
$2,700 |
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Heated front seats |
$500 |
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Navigation system |
$2,100 |
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Power rear sunshade |
$350 |
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Enhanced Premium Sound |
$1,900 |
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iPod and USB adapter |
$400 |
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Park Distance Control (rear only) |
$350 |
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All prices are suggested retail prices and are subject to change. Actual prices may vary and depend upon BMW center. Price excludes taxes. Check with your authorized BMW center for complete information, availability and installation costs.
All prices are suggested retail prices and are subject to change. Actual prices may vary and depend upon BMW center. Price excludes taxes. Check with your authorized BMW center for complete information, availability and installation costs.

Unladen weight - 3704 lbs
Maximum load - 882
Weight Distribution - 51.2/48.8
Liters/cylinders/valves per cylinder - 4.0/V-8/4
Displacement - 3999
Bore / Stroke - 3.2/2.96
Maximum output/rpm - 414/8300
Maximum torque/rpm - 295/3900
Compression ration - 12.0
6-speed manual gear ratios - 4.06/2-40/1.58
Performance
Drag Efficient - .031
Top Speed - 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph2 - 4.7 sec
Tire dimensions (performance)3 - 245/40
Wheel dimensions, front/rear - 265/40
Material - Light-alloy
City - 14 mpg
Highway - 20 mpg
Tank Capacity, approximate - 20 gal
Front ventilated disc-diameter - 14.2 inch
Rear ventilated disc-diameter - 13.8 inch
Unladen - 4398 lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear - 49.9/50.1 %
Liters/cylinders/valves per cylinder - 5.0/V-10/4
Displacement - 4999 cu cm
Bore/stroke - 3.62/2.96 inch
Nominal output hp/rpm - 500/7750
Max. torque lb-ft/rpm - 383/6100
Compression ratio - 12.0 :1
SMG Gear ratios – I/II/III - 3.99/2.65/1.81 :1
SMG Gear ratios – IV/V/VI - 1.39/1.16/1.00 :1
SMG Gear ratios – VII/R - 0.83/3.99 :1
SMG Gear ratios – Final drive ratio - 3.62 :1
Manual gear ratios – I/II/III - 4.05/2.40/1.58 :1
Manual gear ratios – IV/V/VI - 1.19/1.00/0.87 :1
Manual gear ratios – R - 3.77 :1
Manual gear ratios – Final drive ratio - 3.62 :1
Drag coefficient - 0.34 Cd
Top speed1 - 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph2 - 4.6 sec
7-speed SMG transmission – City/Highway 3 - 11/17 mpg
6-speed manual transmission – City/Highway3 - 11/17 mpg
Tire dimensions (performance tires) – front4 - 255/40ZR-19
Tire dimensions (performance tires) – rear4 - 285/35ZR-19
Wheel dimensions, front/rear - 19 x 8.5 / 19 x 9.5
Material - Light cast-alloy
Front – diameter - 14.7 inch
Rear – diameter - 14.6 inch
1. Top speed limited electronically.
2. BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle, road and environmental conditions, testing procedures, and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be att
3. EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length, and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.
4. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires are not recommended for driving in snow and ice conditions.
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