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BMW M3 Coupe (E92)BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 330i (272 Hp) xDrive

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
Model
M3
3 Series
Generation
M3 Coupe (E92)
3 Series Coupe (E92)
Modification (Engine)
4.0 V8 (420 Hp)
330i (272 Hp) xDrive
Start of production
September, 2007
2006
End of production
February, 2010
2010
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Coupe
Seats
4
4
Doors
2
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.9 l/100 km (NEDC)
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.2 l/100 km (NEDC)
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.4 l/100 km (NEDC)
8.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
295 g/km (NEDC)
191 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.8 sec
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
5.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
15.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
250 km/h
Emission standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
3.8 kg/Hp, 265.8 Hp/tonne
5.8 kg/Hp, 173.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4 kg/Nm, 253.2 Nm/tonne
4.9 kg/Nm, 204.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
420 Hp @ 8300 rpm.
272 Hp @ 6700 rpm.
Power per litre
105 Hp/l
90.8 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
8400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S65B40A
N53B30A
Engine displacement
3999 cm3
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Inline
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
85 mm
Piston Stroke
75.2 mm
88 mm
Compression ratio
12
12
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
8.8 l
6.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11.4 l
8.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1565 kg
Max. weight
2080 kg
2045 kg
Max load
500 kg
480 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
430 l
440 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
61 l
Max. roof load
75 kg
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4615 mm
4580 mm
Width
1804 mm
1782 mm
Width including mirrors
1976 mm
Height
1418-1424 mm
1395 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
2760 mm
Front track
1538-1540 mm
1500 mm
Rear (Back) track
1539 mm
1513 mm
Front overhang
805 mm
Rear overhang
1049 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
143 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 360x30 mm
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 350x24 mm
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19, Rear wheel tires: 265/40 R18; 265/35 R19
225/45 R17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19
8J x 17