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Overview
The 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $182,000 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 4L 8-cylinder engine that has 309 kW of power (at 8300 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 3900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1392mm (54.8 inches) in height, 4615mm (181.7 inches) in length, 1804mm (71.0 inches) in width with a 2761mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1885kg (4155.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series M3 comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 265/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
78.85 - 183.93 kW/t
66.71 kW/t
194.22 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 460 litres
442 litres
485 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 9.6 L/100km
4.8 L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
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Dimensions
4,615 mm
1,804 mm
1,392 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,615 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,804 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 309
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 92
Engine (cc): 3999
Compression Ratio: 12
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 75.2
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 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
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ECE 99/100 Combined (L/100km): 12.9
ECE 99/100 Combined (mpg): 18
ECE 99/100 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.6
ECE 99/100 Country Highway (mpg): 25
ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100
ECE 99/100 Urban (L/100km): 18.7
ECE 99/100 Urban (mpg): 13
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 420
Maximum Power (kW): 309
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
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
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
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): 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: E90
Spoiler
Location: Trunk/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 210
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1540
Overall Height (in): 54.8
Overall Height (mm): 1392
Overall Length (in): 181.7
Overall Length (mm): 4615
Overall Width (in): 71
Overall Width (mm): 1804
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1539
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Wheelbase (in): 108.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2761
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38
Front Headroom (mm): 965
Rear Headroom (in): 36.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 927
Front Hip Room (in): 57.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
Rear Hip Room (in): 52
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1320
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 49.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1251
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type: Metallic
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5027
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1885
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4156
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Titanium
Doors: Titanium
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Titanium
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
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
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
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: 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 Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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