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Is that a V8 under your bonnet or are you just happy to see me? Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Is that a V8 under your bonnet or are you just happy to see me?
Yes, it is more expensive than before, but our first drive in the new BMW M3 indicates that it eclipses even its great predecessor in all key areas.

   


Reviews homepage -> BMW reviews -> 2007 BMW 3 Series -> Coupé technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.8

Urban mpg: 15.8
Extra urban mpg: 30.7
Combined mpg: 22.8
CO2 (g/km): 295


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4615
Height (mm): 1424
Width (mm): 1804
Wheelbase (mm): 2761
Front track (mm): 1538
Rear track (mm): 1539
Cargo volume (litres): 430
Gross weight (kg): 2080
Kerb weight (kg): 1655
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 63


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3999
Compression ratio: 12.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 75.20
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts. Double-VANOS variable valve timing on both camshafts.
Max. power (bhp): 414 at 8300 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 295 at 3900 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive. Variable M Differential.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.055:1
2nd: 2.369:1
3rd: 1.582:1
4th: 1.192:1
5th: 1.000:1
6th: 0.872:1
Reverse: 3.678:1
Final drive: 3.846:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Aluminium two-joint spring strut axle with tiebar; small, positive compensation of transverse forces; reduction of brake dive.

Rear: Five-arm axle with anti-squat and anti-dive.

Steering: Rack and pinion, Servotronic power steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.70

Brakes: Single-piston swing-calliper compound vented and cross-drilled disc brakes all round. Front: 360 x 30mm. Rear: 350 x 24mm. ABS, ASC, CBC, DSC.

Wheels: Forged aluminium alloys. Front: 8.5J x 18-inch. Rear: 9.5J x 18-inch.

Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport developed in conjunction with the car. Front: 245/40 ZR18. Rear: 265/40 ZR18.







 

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