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First Drive: BMW M3 with Competition Package
M3 gets more kit and stop-start technology to improve economy.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

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

Urban mpg: 16.0
Extra urban mpg: 30.4
Combined mpg: 22.8
CO2 (g/km): 290


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4615
Height (mm): 1414
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 naturally aspirated petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3999
Compression ratio: 12.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 75.20
Max. power (bhp): 414 at 8300 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 295 at 3900 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive.


 
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 steering with hydraulic assistance and Servotronic.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.70

Brakes: ingle-piston swing-calliper, vented and cross-drilled compound disc brakes all-round. Front: 360 x 30mm. Rear: 350 x 24mm. DSC+ includes ABS, ASC, CBC, DSC; variable M differential lock.

Wheels: Competition Package includes: front: 9.0 J x 19-inch alloy; rear: 10J x 19-inch alloy.

Tyres: Competition Package includes: front: 245/35 ZR19; rear: 265/35 ZR19.







 

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