West Coast Motoring
Technical Data
Technical Data
SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 14.2 x 1.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 x 0.9 in
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume 11.0 ft³
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 11.4 qts
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 180
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 11.6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 1 (2011)
Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.0/244
Fuel System Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 414 @ 8300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 3900
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 108.7 in
Length, Overall 181.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.5 in
Height, Overall 55.6 in
Track Width, Front 60.5 in
Track Width, Rear 60.5 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Liftover Height N/A in
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 16.6 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume 88.0 ft³
Front Head Room 38.4 in
Front Leg Room 41.8 in
Front Shoulder Room 57.4 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room 36.8 in
Second Leg Room 33.7 in
Second Shoulder Room 55.2 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 20 MPG
Cruising Range - City 232.40 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 14 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 16 N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy 332.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Battery Range N/A mi
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 12.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 38.4 ft
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Tires
Front Tire Size P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size P265/40ZR18
Trailering
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code 2MK
Trans Type 7
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.93
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.68
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.39
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.2
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.45
Clutch Size N/A in
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.15
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 1
Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 3704 lbs
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 18 x 9.5 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
FEATURES
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system
Hi-fi sound system
HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception
iPod and USB adapter
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)
EXTERIOR
Double Spoke (Style 219M) Bright Silver finish M light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear -inc: 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires
Aluminum hood with powerdome
Flat-paneled underbody
Carbon-fiber roof (not available with moonroof, which requires a steel roof)
Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements
Front and rear spoiler (M3 Convertible does not have a rear spoiler)
Flared front and rear fenders including wheel arches, vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo
M rear apron with diffuser
Shadowline trim
Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function
Adaptive light control
White turn-signal indicators
Adaptive brakelights
Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
M exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black
Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control
INTERIOR
Anthracite and black cloth/leather upholstery
Manually-adjustable front M sport seats including manually adjustable thigh support, power-adjustable backrest side bolsters and 4-way power lumbar support
Adjustable seat width/lumbar
Split fold-down rear seats (M3 Convertible fold-down rear seats include two convenience hooks)
Folding rear-seat headrests
Adjustable front armrest
Door sills with BMW M3 logo
Floor mats
3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone; M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment
M-design instrument cluster with titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service display
Check Control vehicle monitoring system
Tachometer with variable warning zones and oil temperature display
On-board computer with detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning)
Multi-function remote control
Cruise control with column-mounted stalk
Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation (in M3 Coupe, rear windows are stationary and do not include up/down operation)
Electric interior trunk release
Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature
Keyless entry -inc: remote trunk release
Vehicle & key memory
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)
Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
M Drive
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
Rear window defogger
Console valet and cupholders
Auxiliary pwr outlet
Smoker's pkg -inc: cigarette lighter, ash tray
Titanium Shadow interior trim
Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror
Anthracite headliner
BMW ambiance lighting front and rear
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors
Front seatback storage nets
Fully finished trunk
MECHANICAL
6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch
4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing
8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire)
Distributorless electronic ignition system
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics
Engine start/stop button
Oil coolant heat exchanger
Distributorless electronic ignition system
3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor
Rear wheel drive
Oil coolant heat exchanger
M suspension with twin-joint spring-strut front axle, subframe, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminum, rear axle subframe in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminum and lightweight steel construction
Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic)
4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors
M quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips
SAFETY
High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control
All season traction with variable M differential lock
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
BMW Assist w/enhanced BT & USB
BMW Ultimate Service (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)
BMW Assist Safety Plan includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Office features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)
M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
Automatic safety-belt assistant
Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners
Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats
Tire Pressure Monitor
Emergency trunk release
SAFETY & WARRANTY
Warranty
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited Miles Assist Safety Plan
Full Maintenance: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Crash Test Ratings Standard Safety Features 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks 3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone; M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control All season traction with variable M differential lock Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM) Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights BMW Assist w/enhanced BT & USB BMW Ultimate Service (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice) BMW Assist Safety Plan includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Office features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com) M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features Automatic safety-belt assistant Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats Tire Pressure Monitor Emergency trunk release Optional Safety Features COMPETITION PKG PREMIUM PKG REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL