2009 BMW M3 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Beige
Fox Red
Anthracite / Black
Bamboo Beige
Silver
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 180 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0/244 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 420 @ -TBD- |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 295 @ 3900 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 232.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 14 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 16 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 332.00 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) | 4.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.40 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.58 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.19 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.68 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.85 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| 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 | 14.2 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.8 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 | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 12.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/40R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3726 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 93.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Adaptive brakelights | Standard |
| Aluminum hood w/pwr dome | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo system -inc: CD player, (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), auto-store, MP3 capability | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Courtesy lights -inc: fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front/rear reading lights | Standard |
| Flared front/rear fenders | Standard |
| Pwr cloth & leather front bucket seats -inc: adjustable seat width & thigh support, seat memory, easy-entry feature, adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR) | Standard |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control | Standard |
| Large front air intake scoops | Standard |
| Front side air intake "gills" | Standard |
| Battery safety terminal (BST) | Standard |
| Aluminum & silicon alloy crank case | Standard |
| Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light | Standard |
| Satellite radio prep | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control | Standard |
| Pwr trunk release | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim | Standard |
| Flared wheel arches | Standard |
| Crash sensor -inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on | Standard |
| Clear turn signal lens | Standard |
| Central locking system -inc: selective unlock | Standard |
| Coded driveaway protection | Standard |
| Rear center armrest | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Front side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Chrome grille w/vertical slats | Standard |
| Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout | Standard |
| High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| Front center console -inc: climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder | Standard |
| M 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls, accessory phone controls, M-color stitching | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Folding rear seat head restraints | Standard |
| Front/rear body-colored bumper w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements | Standard |
| Volume-controlled oil pump | Standard |
| Exterior door handles w/ground lighting | Standard |
| Adjustable front armrest | Standard |
| LCD main & trip odometers | Standard |
| LATCH attachments for rear seats | Standard |
| Vehicle key & memory | Standard |
| BMW ambiance lighting | Standard |
| Dynamic cruise control | Standard |
| Pwr windows | Standard |
| "BMW" door sills | Standard |
| Automatic tri-zone climate control -inc: auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation | Standard |
| Pwr coolant pump | Standard |
| M rear spoiler w/diffuser | Standard |
| Xenon adaptive automatic headlights -inc: auto-leveling, cornering lights | Standard |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| 4.0L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/double-VANOS variable valve timing | Standard |
| On-board computer -inc: check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display | Standard |
| Front fender vent "gills" | Standard |
| Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Shadowline trim | Standard |
| Carbon fiber roof | Standard |
| Dual front/rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain head protection system | Standard |
| Pwr heated mirrors | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Rear lip spoiler | Standard |
| Cargo area -inc: underfloor storage, bin w/CD storage, (4) tie-downs | Standard |
| Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers | Standard |
| (4) polished stainless-steel exhaust tips | Standard |
| Front P245/40ZR18 & rear P265/40ZR18 performance tires | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets | Standard |
| Titanium shadow trim | Standard |
| Anthracite headliner | Standard |
| Hydraulic rack & pinion pwr steering w/Servotronic | Standard |
| 3-channel FM diversity antenna | Standard |
| Front seatback storage compartments | Standard |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Electric analog instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim | Standard |
| 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Front/rear body-color bumpers w/black air intakes | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front 18" x 8.5" & rear 18" x 9.5" forged aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Advanced crash safety management | Standard |
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