| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Generation | M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) |
| Type (Engine) | 4.0 V8 (420 Hp) |
| Start of production | September, 2008 year |
| End of production | February, 2010 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 17.9 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg 15.8 UK mpg 5.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 295 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 200 km/h | 16.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.8 kg/Hp, 261.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 420 Hp @ 8300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 105 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295.02 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 |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 11.4 l 12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1605 kg 3538.42 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2150 kg 4739.94 lbs. |
| Max load | 545 kg 1201.52 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 450 l 15.89 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 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 | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 360×30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 350×24 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 |
| What is the body type, BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW M3 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 295 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2008 M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec |
| How much power, BMW M3 Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 420 Hp, 400 Nm 295.02 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW M3 Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 4.0 l 3999 cm3 244.03 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2008 BMW 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) Sedan 2008 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2008 BMW M3 Sedan? | 4580 mm 180.31 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2008 BMW M3 Sedan? | 1817 mm 71.54 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2008 BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 1605 kg 3538.42 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2008 BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 2150 kg 4739.94 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 BMW M3 Sedan? | 450 l 15.89 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 BMW M3 (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 4.0 V8 (420 Hp)? | 6, manual transmission |
