2012 BMW M3 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Frozen Silver
Beige
Fox Red
Anthracite / Black
Bamboo Beige
Silver
Palladium Silver / Black
Fox Red / Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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414 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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13.8 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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14.2 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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4.0/244
Displacement
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414 @ 8300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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295 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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11.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Liftover Height
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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182 in
Length, Overall
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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109 in
Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Head Room
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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38 in
Front Head Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Safety
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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13
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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18 x 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P265/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,704 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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