BMW M3 Review:

BMW M3 Specifications:

BMW M3 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features:

• - 3,246 cc 3.2 liters in-line 6 front engine with 87 mm bore, 91 mm stroke, 11.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• - Premium unleaded fuel 91
• - Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 23 and EPA city (mpg): 16
• - Multi-point injection fuel system
• - 16.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• - Power: 248 kW , 333 HP SAE @ 7,900 rpm; 262 ft lb , 355 Nm @ 4,900 rpm

BMW M3 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

• - Four-wheel ABS
• - Brake assist system
• - Cornering brake control
• - Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• - Electronic brake distribution
• - Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• - Immobilizer
• - Rear limited slip differential
• - Stability control
• - Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• - Tire kit.

BMW M3 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

• - Body side molding
• - Body color front and rear bumpers
• - Concealed system convertible rollover protection
• - Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
• - Day time running lights
• - Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
• - External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.9, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 53.9, wheelbase (inches): 107.5, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 60 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.1
• - Electric foldable mirrors – Front fog lights
• - Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• - Heat reflective glass
• - Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
• - Black paint
• - Fixed rear window with defogger
• - Tinted glass on cabin
• - Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,781
• - Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor.

BMW M3 Interior Standard Features

• - Air conditioning with climate control
• - Diversity antenna
• - Front and rear ashtray
• - Audio anti-theft protection: code
• - Manufacturer’s own RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
• - Cargo area light
• - Cargo capacity:
• - Front seats cigar lighter
• - Clock
• - Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• - Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with open storage box
• - Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• - Cruise control
• - Front seats cup holders fixed
• - Door ajar warning
• - Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• - External temperature – Floor covering: carpet in load area
• - Floor mats
• - Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• - Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, thigh support, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
• - Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners integrated
• - Front seat center armrest
• - Lockable glove compartment
• - Two height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
• - Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• - Heated washer
• - Ill

  uminated entry system

• - Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 36.9, front hip room (inches): 56.8, rear hip room (inches): 47.6, front leg room (inches): 41.7, rear leg room (inches): 32, front shoulder room (inches): 54.5 and rear shoulder room (inches): 45.9
• - Low fuel level warning
• - Low tire pressure indicator
• - Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position with five driver’s seat positions and head restraint
• - Online information system
• - Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
• - Power steering
• - Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
• - Front reading lights
• - 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
• - Two fixed bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
• - Automatic operation rear view mirror
• - Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• - Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• - Front seat back storage
• - Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
• - Seating: four seats
• - Service interval indicator
• - Front side airbag
• - Ten speaker(s)
• - Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• - Tachometer
• - Telematics 240 and 12
• - Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• - Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter

Best Features:

• BMW M3 pleases enthusiasts of both performance and technology with near race-spec power and handling.
• Satellite radio provides a soundtrack to the racetrack, and a rudimentary navigation unit spares drivers the hassle of BMW’s iDrive interface.

Back Drops

• BMW M3 is a high-priced, high-performance gas guzzler that can be balky when cold and at slow speeds.
• The veteran sports car shows its age with the lack of any MP3-playback ability.

Bottom Line:

• The current iteration of BMW’s signature sports car blends competition power and handling with the comfort of a workaday sedan.
• Cockpit tech is less than impressive for a car with a price tag of nearly 70 grand, and fuel consumption and emissions are high. But it sure is fun to drive.