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    M3

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

    $143,900†
    Price & specs

    M3

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

    $151,900†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 87
    Engine (cc): 3246
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: S54
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 91
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 87
    Engine (cc): 3246
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: S54
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 91
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Main Capacity (L): 63
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Main Capacity (L): 63
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    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 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 343
    Maximum Power (kW): 252
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 343
    Maximum Power (kW): 252
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Spoiler
    Location: Front
    Location: Trunk/Hatch
    Spoiler
    Location: Trunk/Hatch
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 59.4
    Front Track (mm): 1508
    Overall Height (in): 54
    Overall Height (mm): 1372
    Overall Length (in): 176.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4492
    Overall Width (in): 70.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1780
    Rear Track (in): 60
    Rear Track (mm): 1525
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Wheelbase (in): 107.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2731
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 57.9
    Front Track (mm): 1471
    Overall Height (in): 54
    Overall Height (mm): 1372
    Overall Length (in): 176.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4488
    Overall Width (in): 69.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1757
    Rear Track (in): 58.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1483
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
    Wheelbase (in): 107.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 37.9
    Front Headroom (mm): 963
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.5
    Rear Headroom (mm): 926
    Front Hip Room (in): 57
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1447
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1384
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.7
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1338
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 974
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 937
    Front Hip Room (in): 56.8
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1443
    Rear Hip Room (in): 47.6
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1208
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1384
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1166
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
    Lens Type: Projector Beam
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
    Lens Type: Projector Beam
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass
    Sunroof
    Not Available
    Convertible Rollover Protection
    Not Available
    Convertible Rollover Protection
    Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
    Convertible Roof
    Not Available
    Convertible Roof
    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Electric
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Electrically Foldable Mirrors
    Operation: Electric
    Electrically Foldable Mirrors
    Not Available
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
    Windshield Wipers
    Not Available
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 730
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1609
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1895
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4178
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1470
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3241
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 730
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1609
    Antenna
    Type: Diversity
    Antenna
    Type: Diversity
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Disc Player
    Boot Capacity: 6
    Location: Boot
    Disc Player
    Boot Capacity: 6
    Location: Boot
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Entertainment Display Screen
    Location: Front
    Entertainment Display Screen
    Not Available
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Rear
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Rear
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Remote Control
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Remote Control
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Wood/Woodgrain
    Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Wood/Woodgrain
    Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Not Available
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Air Conditioning
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Air Conditioning
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Power Locks
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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