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First edition M3. Image by Richard Newton.

First edition M3
A premium of £2,500 gets you the more exclusive BMW M3 Edition, though it's not very different to the regular car.

   


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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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