Research 2011 BMW M3 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
M3 Coupe
Brakes
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.8 x - TBD - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
14.2 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
180 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Emissions
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
11.6 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
1 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
4.0/244 |
| Fuel System |
Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
414 @ 8300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 3900 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall (in) |
181.7 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
60.6 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
60.6 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
55.8 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
71.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
108.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
16.6 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Head Room (in) |
38.4 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity |
4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
89.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
51.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
33.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
36.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
55.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.8 |
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) |
38.4 |
| 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.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| 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 |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Tires
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/35R19 |
| Front Tire Size |
P245/35ZR19 |
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35R19 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35ZR19 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/40ZR18 |
| Spare Tire Size |
|
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Rear Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.93 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.06 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.78 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Type |
7 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| 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) |
0.87 |
| 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 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3704 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Material |
|
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 9.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 10.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
19 x 9.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
