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    M3 Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of BMW 3 Series M3
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    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $125,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $128,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $138,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $141,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $150,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $150,000†
    Price & specs

    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $170,000†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 86.4
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 91
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 86.4
    Engine (cc): 3201
    Compression Ratio: 11.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 91
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Type: Main
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 40
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 40
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 39
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 39
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 40
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 40
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 39
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 24.7
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 24.7
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 258
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 321
    Maximum Power (kW): 236
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 258
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.4
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.1
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.4
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.1
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.4
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.1
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

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