| General information |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Generation | M3 Coupe (E92) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.0i (420 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2007 year |
| End of production | 2013 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17.7 l/100 km
13.29 US mpg15.96 UK mpg5.65 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.3 l/100 km
25.29 US mpg30.37 UK mpg10.75 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.4 l/100 km
18.97 US mpg22.78 UK mpg8.06 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 290 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 sec |
| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.9 kg/Hp, 253.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 241.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 420 Hp @ 8300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 105 Hp/l |
| Torque |
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | S65B40A |
| Engine displacement |
3999 cm3
244.03 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
75.2 mm
2.96 in. |
| Compression ratio | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity |
8.8 l
9.3 US qt | 7.74 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11.4 l
12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1655 kg
3648.65 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2080 kg
4585.62 lbs. |
| Max load |
425 kg
936.96 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
450 l
15.89 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4615 mm
181.69 in. |
| Width |
1804 mm
71.02 in. |
| Height |
1424 mm
56.06 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2761 mm
108.7 in. |
| Front track |
1538 mm
60.55 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1539 mm
60.59 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.7 m
38.39 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/40 R18; 265/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 9.5J x 18 |
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