Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The last naturally aspirated BMW M3 was launched in 2007 and it was fitted with a larger V8 engine that was, surprisingly, lighter than the former six-pot that replaced it. And that was better for sound, power, and handling.
The bump in the hood, the vents on the fenders, and the lowered suspension will tell the difference between the M3 and the rest of the E92 BMW models. It was built for a purpose, to play the role of a grand-tourer, a sports car, and a race-track weapon.
The E92 M3 was launched in 2007 with a six-speed manual and an 8-cylinder engine. It was received with mixed feelings by the purists who were still crying for the original, 1986, E30 M3. But since then, the engine was doubled in terms of displacement and number of cylinders. When compared to the E46 M3, the last with a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine, the E92 was a heavier car. But that wasn't a real problem since it had a higher torque on the lower revs.
Inside, the car was designed to offer enough comfort and pleasure of driving. The sport-bucket seats, with leather upholstery, looked stylish and premium. A classic BMW instrument cluster was paired with an infotainment display placed high on the dashboard and with the i-Drive controller on the center console. For the rear seats, there was some room for passengers.
It was the technical progress that helped the E92 M3 to run faster, being faster on cornering, and drift better. New suspension, a standard limited-slip differential, and a lot of electronics helped the car to achieve better performances than the model it replaced.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 6MT RWD (420 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3999 cm3 |
Power: | 309 KW @ 8300 RPM 420 HP @ 8300 RPM 414 BHP @ 8300 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 400 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 ZR18 // 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.7 in (4615 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 55.8 in (1417 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 290 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 7AT RWD (420 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3999 cm3 |
Power: | 309 KW @ 8300 RPM 420 HP @ 8300 RPM 414 BHP @ 8300 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 400 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 ZR18 // 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.7 in (4615 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 55.8 in (1417 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - GTS 4.4L V8 7AT RWD (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4361 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 8300 RPM 450 HP @ 8300 RPM 444 BHP @ 8300 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 440 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 190 mph (306 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 ZR18 // 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.7 in (4615 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 55.8 in (1417 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 295 g/km |