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2008 BMW 3-Series M3 4dr Sedan

2008 BMW 3-Series
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3726
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
4.0L/244
Fuel System:
MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
414 @ 8300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
295 @ 3900
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
Double Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear:
5-Link
Front Tire Size:
P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size:
P265/40R18
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 9.5
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.8 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
16.6
Wheelbase (in):
108.7
Length, Overall (in):
180.4
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Order Code:
2MK
Trans Type:
6
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
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.2 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in):
57.5
Second Head Room (in):
37.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
71.5
Height, Overall (in):
57.0
Track Width, Front (in):
60.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
60.6


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