2003 BMW M3 M3 specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Gray
Cinnamon
Imola Red
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl |
| Displacement | 3.2/195 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 333 @ 7900 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 262 @ 4900 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 265.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 398.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.23 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.53 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.67 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.64 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Trailing-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Arms |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Upper Arms |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.9 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Variable Assist Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P255/45ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/40ZR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3415 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 84 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 36.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 32.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 176.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 54.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 9.0 ft³ |
| Front door-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Front fender vent "gills" | Optional |
| Crash sensors automatically turn on hazard/interior lights & unlock doors | Standard |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | Optional |
| Coded driveaway protection | Standard |
| Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners, force limiters | Standard |
| Titan shadow interior trim | Optional |
| Central locking system-inc: double lock feature | Optional |
| Dual M-design body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down | Optional |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Digital Motor Electronics w/on-board diagnostics | Optional |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors | Standard |
| Front P225/45ZR18/rear P255/40ZR18 performance SBR tires | Optional |
| Leather front bucket sport seats w/M cloth inserts, adjustable thigh support w/easy-entry feature | Optional |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming feature | Optional |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, HD clutch | Standard |
| Heated door locks | Optional |
| External temp display | Optional |
| M-design instrument cluster w/aluminum finish-ringed dials, gray backgrounds w/red needles | Optional |
| Pwr trunk release | Standard |
| Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M-Variable Differential Lock | Optional |
| Rain-sensing winshield wipers w/automatic headlight control | Optional |
| 3.2L (195) DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| Service interval indicator | Optional |
| Child seat automatic safety belt locking device | Standard |
| M 3-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls & M-color stitching | Optional |
| Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 23 (3.2L engine/6-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Automatic climate control w/microfilter ventilation | Standard |
| Vehicle & key memory | Standard |
| Front center armrest | Optional |
| M-calibration suspension-inc: stiffened dampers/springs, front/rear stabilizer & modified rear axle | Optional |
| Heated windshield washer jets | Standard |
| (4) polished stainless steel exhaust tips | Optional |
| Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/compact disc-inc: (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), Auto-Store & 3-channel FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/front 1-touch up/down, rear window vent | Optional |
| Keyless entry system-inc: multi-function remote control, trunk release | Standard |
| Distributorless electronic ignition system | Optional |
| Instruments-inc: oil temperature gauge, variable warning segment on tachometer | Optional |
| Console valet & cup holders | Optional |
| Battery safety terminal | Standard |
| Front seat side-impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
| Check Control vehicle monitor system | Optional |
| Clear turn signal lens front/rear & side | Optional |
| Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M-variable differential lock | Optional |
| City 16/hwy 24 (3.2L engine/6-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Aluminum hood w/pwr dome | Optional |
| LEV certified (3.2L engine/6-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Front seperately controllable left/right reading lights | Optional |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/BMW M vacuum assist | Optional |
| M3 badged doorsills | Optional |
| Fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment) | Standard |
| M-oval design fog lights | Optional |
| LEV certified (3.2L engine/6-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension | Optional |
| 4-function on board computer | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control w/M Dynamic Driving Control | Optional |
| Prewired for CD changer & cellular phone | Optional |
| Front/rear body-colored bumper w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements | Optional |
| Front 18" x 8.0"/rear 18" x 9.0" alloy wheels w/satin chrome finish | Optional |
| High-performanced tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| High-performanced tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| Flared front/rear fenders | Optional |
| Wider track aluminum trailing-link rear suspension assembly | Optional |
| Gas pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers | Optional |
| Glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight | Optional |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Optional |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Optional |
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