2006 BMW M3 Specifications

2006 BMW M3

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2006 BMW M3

Kelley Blue Book Retail $22,100–$23,000  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 2dr Coupe

Engines

See Specs 333-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 120-amp. alternator  
(70Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Polished tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift  
3.64 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P225/45ZR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P225/40ZR19.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard P255/40ZR18.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Optional P255/35ZR19.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard 18" wheels
Optional 19" wheels
Standard 18" x 9" silver alloy rear wheels Optional 19" x 9.5" polished alloy rear wheels Optional 19" x 9.5" silver alloy rear wheels Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote heated folding right side-view door mirror with tilt down  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/alloy body material  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic air conditioning with air filter  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Optional 3 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Interior lock disable  
Standard Valet key  
Standard Heated door locks  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Cell phone pre-wiring  
Optional Emergency communication system: BMW Assist  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 10-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 12-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power 4-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger thigh support  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver and passenger side bolster support  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Optional Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru and skibag  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Aluminum instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Optional Chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Optional Alcantara simulated suede steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Optional Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet and rubber cargo mat  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Optional Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 10 speakers
Optional 12 brand-name speakers  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off projector beam Bi-xenon high intensity low/high beam headlamps  
Optional Delay-off aero-composite Bi-xenon halogen headlamps  
Optional Auto-leveling headlights  
Optional Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers speed-sensitive wipers wipers with heating jets  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Optional Power rear window blind  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Oil temperature gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Tube 1st row overhead airbag  
Optional Rear side-impact-impact airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Tracker system  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual front head restraints  
Standard Adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard 2 adjustable rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-6 Engine type  
198 cu.in. Engine displacement  
333-hp @ 7,900 rpm Engine horsepower  
262 lbs.-ft. @ 4,900 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.4" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
11.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.6 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
24 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.33 Drag coefficient  
3,415 lbs. Curb weight  
176.8" Exterior length  
70.1" Exterior body width  
54.0" Exterior height  
107.5" Wheelbase  
57.4" Front tread  
60.0" Rear tread  
18.1' Turning radius  
41.7" Front legroom  
33.2" Rear legroom  
37.5" Front headroom  
36.5" Rear headroom  
54.5" Front shoulder room  
52.7" Rear shoulder room  
84.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
9.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
9.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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