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BMW does it again with the new 3. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

BMW does it again with the new 3
Spain. The final frontier, or at least it seems to be in terms of places to drive quickly, safely and enjoyably with minimum intervention from the local authorities. What better place then to launch new cars? Well, BMW agreed and we were lucky enough to be invited to Seville to attend the new 3-series launch.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.6

Urban mpg: 21.0
Extra urban mpg: 41.5
Combined mpg: 31.4
CO2 (g/km): 216


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4520
Height (mm): 1421
Width (mm): 1817
Wheelbase (mm): 2760
Front track (mm): 1500
Rear track (mm): 1513
Gross weight (kg): 1985
Kerb weight (kg): 1540
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1800
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: Emissions control to Euro 4.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2996
Compression ratio: 10.70:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 85.00 x 88.00
Valve gear: Vanos: variable valve timing. Valvetronic: variable valve lift.
Max. power (bhp): 258 at 6600 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 221 at 2500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed Steptronic automatic. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.17:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.14:1
5th: 0.87:1
6th: 0.69:1
Final drive: 3.64:1
Reverse: 3.40:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint spring-strut with displaced camber. Small positive steering scrub radius, traverse force compensation, anti-dive.

Rear: Independent 5-arm axle, steel construction.

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion. 3.0 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.00

Brakes: Single piston floating calliper disc brakes all round. Front: vented, 330 x 24mm. Rear: vented, 336 x 22mm. ABS, CBC, ASC+T, DSC, DBC, ADB.

Wheels: 8J x 17-inch alloy as standard. Test car had optional design at £75 extra.

Tyres: 225/45 R17 91W







 

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