BMW M3 Sedan: Specifications

[RoBiK]

All data applicable for cars with manual gearbox, M DCT in [brackets].

Information about the data

The figures for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on the wheel and tyre sizes selected.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and on the official specific CO2 emissions of new automobiles can be found in the guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new automobiles which are available free of charge at all retail outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.

All engines meet the EU6 emissions standard. Fuel consumption is determined in accordance with the ECE driving cycle (93/116/EC) made up of approximately one third urban traffic and two thirds extra-urban driving (based on the distance covered). CO2 emissions are measured in addition to fuel consumption as such. Fuel consumption levels are calculated on the basis of vehicles with standard equipment. Special equipment (e.g. wider tyres) can have a significant impact on fuel consumption and driving performance levels.

The technical data specified apply to vehicles in the German market. The models illustrated may, in part, include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. According to the specific requirements of other markets, alterations may occur regarding models, standard and optional equipment as described in the text and illustrations. For precise information, please contact your BMW Partner. Subject to change in design and equipment. Subject to error. Equipment specific to national markets is not represented here.

Unladen weight (EU) in kg: the figure quoted includes a 90 per cent tank filling, 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage. Unladen weight applies to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional equipment may increase this figure.

Rated output: BMW recommends the use of super unleaded 95 RON fuel. Unleaded RON 91 fuel or higher with a maximum ethanol limit of 10 per cent (E10) is also permitted. The performance and fuel consumption rates listed are based on the use of RON 98 fuel.

Maximum speed: electronically limited.

Output and torque diagram:


Exterior and interior dimensions.

[solstice]

Are these official from BMW?

If they are we have the answers on two questions:

1. The weight of 1520/1497kg is without CCBs since it's not standard equipment.
2. The engine is not over square and instead inherits the N55 measurements ( and block? )

[RoBiK]

Originally Posted by solstice

Are these official from BMW?

If they are we have the answers on two questions:

1. The weight of 1520/1497kg is without CCBs since it's not standard equipment.
2. The engine is not over square and instead inherits the N55 measurements ( and block? )

Yes this are the official Specs directly from the BMW M-Power website.

[Transfer]

Great info (I think?). Thanks and how did you come by it?

So depending on the gearing, shift at about 6k RPMs? Now that I own an FI engine with the approximate same shift point for max power, 6000 with torque is still fun and entertaining, but it's not exciting and laughter inducing like HP at 8400 is. 2000+ RPMs is not trivial. This will be an interesting trade-off.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by RoBiK

Yes this are the official Specs directly from the BMW M-Power website.

Thanks!

[RoBiK]

Originally Posted by Transfer

Great info (I think?). Thanks and how did you come by it?

Registered members of the M-Power website have access to these articles. There are few more articles concerning the Exterior and Interior of the vehicles, and few quotes from Bruno Spengler... with plenty of pictures. Should i also put those articles here into the forum?

[Jason]

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