2005 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 |
Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9 in |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 262 @ 4900 |
Displacement | 3.2L/195 |
Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 333 @ 7900 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 398.40 mi |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | 265.60 mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.67 |
Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.53 |
Trans Type | 6 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.64 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.23 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
Suspension Type - Front | Double Pivot |
Suspension Type - Rear | Trailing-link |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Upper Arms |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Arms |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.7 x 1.10 in |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.9 x 0.79 in |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.6 gal |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
Steering Type | Variable Assist Pwr |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.4 |
Front Tire Size | P255/45R18 |
Rear Tire Size | P225/40R18 |
Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 3415 lbs |
Length, Overall | 176.9 in |
Second Head Room | 36.2 in |
Track Width, Rear | 60 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.1 in |
Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
Second Leg Room | 33.2 in |
Height, Overall | 54 in |
Passenger Volume | 84.4 ft³ |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Second Hip Room | N/A in |
Trunk Volume | 9.5 ft³ |
Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
Front Hip Room | N/A in |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Track Width, Front | 59.4 in |
Front Head Room | 36.3 in |
Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
Heated door locks | Optional |
Titanium finish interior trim | Optional |
Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners, force limiters | Standard |
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M-Variable Differential Lock | Optional |
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/BMW M vacuum assist | Optional |
Keyless entry system-inc: multi-function remote control, trunk release | Standard |
Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M-variable differential lock | Optional |
Electronic throttle control w/M Dynamic Driving Control | Optional |
Child seat automatic safety belt locking device | Standard |
City 16/hwy 23 (3.2L engine/6-speed sequential manual trans) | Standard |
Fully finished trunk | Standard |
Check Control vehicle monitor system | Optional |
Front center armrest | Optional |
Aluminum hood w/pwr dome | Optional |
Gas pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers | Optional |
Distributorless electronic ignition system | Optional |
Flared front/rear fenders | Optional |
Dual M-design body-color pwr heated mirrors | Optional |
Digital Motor Electronics w/on-board diagnostics | Optional |
Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
M-calibration suspension-inc: stiffened dampers/springs, front/rear stabilizer & modified rear axle | Optional |
Leather front bucket sport seats w/M cloth inserts, adjustable thigh support w/easy-entry feature | Optional |
City 16/hwy 24 (3.2L engine/6-speed manual trans) | Standard |
Pwr windows w/front 1-touch up/down, rear window vent | Optional |
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), Auto-Store & 3-channel FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
M Mobility System | Optional |
M3 badged doorsills | Optional |
Front fender vent "gills" | Optional |
Front P225/45R18/rear P255/40R18 performance tires | Optional |
3.2L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
Battery safety terminal | Standard |
Coded driveaway protection | Standard |
M-oval design fog lights | Optional |
Front/rear body-colored bumper w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements | Optional |
M 3-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls & M-color stitching | Optional |
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension | Optional |
Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
Central locking system-inc: double lock feature | Optional |
Front seat side-impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
M-design instrument cluster w/aluminum finish-ringed dials, gray backgrounds w/red needles | Optional |
Instruments-inc: oil temperature gauge, variable warning segment on tachometer | Optional |
Fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment) | Standard |
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column | Standard |
4-function on-board computer | Standard |
Glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight | Optional |
Service interval indicator | Optional |
Cruise control | Standard |
Adaptive brake lights | Standard |
(4) polished stainless steel exhaust tips | Optional |
Wider track aluminum trailing-link rear suspension assembly | Optional |
Console valet & cup holders | Optional |
Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming feature | Optional |
Leather split folding rear seats | Optional |
Pwr trunk release | Standard |
Rear wheel drive | Standard |
Dual visor vanity mirrors | Optional |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Optional |
Front/rear map reading lights w/separately controllable front left/right | Optional |
Vehicle & key memory | Standard |
Automatic climate control w/microfilter ventilation | Standard |
Crash sensors automatically turn on hazard/interior lights & unlock doors | Standard |
Front 18" x 8.0"/rear 18" x 9.0" M-style alloy wheels w/satin chrome finish | Optional |
6-speed manual transmission w/OD, HD clutch | Standard |
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors | Standard |
Clear turn signal lens front/rear & side | Optional |
Heated windshield washer jets | Standard |
Flat tire warning | Standard |
Prewired for CD changer & cellular phone | Optional |
External temp display | Optional |
Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/automatic headlight control | Standard |
High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
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