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BMW M3 GTS (E92) 2010-2011 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2010, 2011

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In 2010, BMW produced the ultimate M3 coupe fitted with the largest engine ever installed by the German carmaker in a 3-Series.

Some people knew the M3 GTS from the "Need for Speed" saga, where it was the trophy car was at the end of the "Most Wanted" game. In real life, the coupe was made by order only and built as a track-focused car. But BMW offered an option for the owners to get it modified and made it road-legal. The car also marked the 25th anniversary of the first BMW M3, the E30.

BMW built the M3 GTS based on the regular M3 bodywork. At the front, there was a new front bumper with a carbon-fiber splitter at the bottom. There were no fog lights available, and all three grilles from the apron were functional, cooling the engines and the brakes. The light hood sported a power-dome in the middle flanked by two vents behind it. On the sides, the aerodynamically profiled side-sills were unique for the GTS, while at the back, a big adjustable wing sat on top of the trunk lid. Under the rear bumper, BMW installed a splitter and four exhausts.

Inside, the cabin was stripped down to bare necessities. It featured thinner interior door linings and a lighter center console. The carmaker removed the climate control and the stereo from the center stack, but they were available as an option. BMW removed the rear seats and installed an FIA-approved roll-cage inside the cabin, stiffening the chassis even further.

But the most important part of the car was the powerplant and the drivetrain. The 4.4-liter V-8 engine was tuned by BMW's motorsport division and sent its power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. For the suspension, the carmaker installed a fully adjustable coil-over kit. There was also a new brake system with vented and drilled discs in all corners to shorten the stopping distance.

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BMW M3 GTS (E92) 2010, 2011
  1 gasoline engine
  • 4.4L V8 7AT RWD (450 HP)

BMW M3 GTS (E92)
4.4L V8 7AT RWD (450 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.4L V8 7AT RWD (450 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4361 cm3
Power:331 KW @ 8300 RPM
450 HP @ 8300 RPM
444 BHP @ 8300 RPM
Torque:324 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
439 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:189.5 mph (305 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (M DKG Drivelogic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35 ZR19 || 285/30 ZR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.9 in (4646 mm)
Width:71 in (1803 mm)
Height:54.6 in (1387 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.9/60.6 in (1,547/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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