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2008 BMW M3 Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2008 BMW M3 specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2008 BMW M3 Research

2008 BMW M3

MSRP Range:$53,800 - $54,500  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,999 cc 4.0 liters V 8 front engine with 92.0 mm bore, 75.2 mm stroke, 12.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder S65
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.8
Power: 309 kW , 414 HP SAE @ 8,300 rpm; 295 ft lb , 400 Nm @ 3,900 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors, passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 180.4, overall width (inches): 71.5, overall height (inches): 57.0, wheelbase (inches): 108.7, front track (inches): 60.5, rear track (inches): 60.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.4
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, titanium look on doors and titanium look on dashboard
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Trunk/hatch spoiler
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,726
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior Hide
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Front ashtray
Harman/kardon RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.0
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, thigh support, six adjustments and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor active and automatic
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.5, front hip room (inches): 57.0, rear hip room (inches): 55.2, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 34.6, front shoulder room (inches): 55.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 93.0
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three fixed bucket front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking, includes ignition starter and includes memory seat adjustments
Ten speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
 
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