Specs
Research 2009 BMW M3 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
M3 Coupe
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.8 x - TBD - |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
14.2 x - TBD - |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) |
- TBD - |
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
180 |
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
3 |
Engine
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
Displacement |
4.0/244 |
Fuel System |
- TBD - |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
420 @ - TBD - |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 3900 |
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) |
181.8 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
Wheelbase (in) |
108.7 |
Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
60.5 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
60.5 |
Height, Overall (in) |
55.6 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
71.5 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
16.6 |
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
55.2 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Second Head Room (in) |
36.8 |
Second Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57.4 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
89.0 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Head Room (in) |
38.4 |
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
16 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
12.5 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
BMW M3 |
Body Style |
2 Door Coupe |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Rear |
5-Link |
Suspension Type - Front |
Double Pivot |
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P245/35R19 |
Front Tire Size |
P245/40R18 |
Rear Tire Size |
P265/35R19 |
Rear Tire Size |
P265/40R18 |
Spare Tire Size |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.78 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Type |
7 |
Trans Order Code |
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Trans Order Code |
2MK |
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.85 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.15 |
Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.68 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.45 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.83 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.20 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.39 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.19 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.68 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.58 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.15 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.40 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.93 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.06 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3704 |
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 9.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 8.5 |
Spare Wheel Material |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |