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Specs of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT /2008/

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Key specs

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT /Sedan 2008 - 2008/

What is the body type of BMW M3 (E90)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
11.9 l/100 km
19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW M3 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
285 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
What is the power output of BMW M3 Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
420 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
4.0 l
3999 cm3
244.03 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 BMW 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 (E90) Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 BMW M3 Sedan?
4580 mm
180.31 in.
What is the width of 2008 BMW M3 Sedan?
1817 mm
71.54 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
1625 kg
3583 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
2150 kg
4740 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 BMW M3 Sedan?
450 l
15.9 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2008 BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT?
7, automatic transmission M DCT

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
4.0 V8 (420 Hp) M DCT
Start of production
March, 2008 year
End of production
August, 2008 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
17 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.6 UK mpg
5.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
11.9 l/100 km 19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
285 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
15.3 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
3.9 kg/Hp, 258.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 246.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
420 Hp @ 8300 rpm.
Power per litre
105 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
8400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S65B40A
Engine displacement
3999 cm3 244.03 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
75.2 mm 2.96 in.
Compression ratio
12:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
8.8 l 9.3 US qt | 7.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11.4 l 12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1625 kg 3583 lbs.
Max. weight
2150 kg 4740 lbs.
Max load
525 kg 1157 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
450 l 15.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4580 mm 180.31 in.
Width
1817 mm 71.54 in.
Width including mirrors
2005 mm 78.94 in.
Height
1447 mm 56.97 in.
Wheelbase
2761 mm 108.7 in.
Front track
1540 mm 60.63 in.
Rear (Back) track
1539 mm 60.59 in.
Front overhang
805 mm 31.69 in.
Rear overhang
1014 mm 39.92 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.7 m 38.39 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission M DCT
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 360x30 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 350x24 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19
Rear wheel tires: 265/40 R18; 265/35 R19
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19