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2012 BMW M3 Specifications

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2012 BMW M3
Starting Price:
$60,100
Estimated MPG:
14 city | 20 hwy
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2012 BMW M3 Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic
Rear air conditioning:
With separate controls

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.4 "
Front Leg Room:
41.8 "
Overall height:
55.8 "
Overall Length:
181.8 "
Overall Width:
71.0 "
Rear Head Room:
36.8 "
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 "
Wheelbase:
108.7 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
2

Engine

Compression Ratio:
12.00 : 1
Displacement:
244 cu.in.
Horse Power:
414 hp
Keyless Ignition:
Doors and ignition
Size:
4.0 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-8
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
4.0
Fuel tank capacity:
16.6gal.
Horsepower:
414hp @ 8,300RPM
Number of valves:
32
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
295 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM
Transmission:
6 speed manual
Transmission:
7 speed automatic with auto-shift

Fuel Consumption

City:
14 mpg
Highway:
20 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Lights

Adaptive headlights:
Adaptive headlights

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
4

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system:
With voice activation

Tires

Diameter:
18.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
40
Run flat:
Run flat
Speed Rating:
Y
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
Run flat performance
Width:
265 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,704 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,586 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
11 cu.ft.
Payload:
882 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
18
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
9.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Spoiler

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear air conditioning
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Residual heat recirculation
Speed control
Steering wheel mounted A/C controls
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
Internal memory capacity (GB)
: 12 GB
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 10
Speakers
: 16
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
High intensity discharge headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Parking sensors
: rear
Rain sensing wipers
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-8
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 4.0
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 14mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 20mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 16.6gal.
Horsepower
: 414hp @ 8,300RPM
Limited slip differential
Number of valves
: 32
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed manual
Transmission
: 7 speed automatic with auto-shift
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Adjustable head restraints
: driver and passenger w/tilt
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 4
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat
Sport steering wheel

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 12.00 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 92.0mm x 75.2mm (3.62" x 2.96")
Engine displacement
: 4.0 L
Engine horsepower
: 414hp @ 8,300RPM
Engine torque
: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,900RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,803mm (71.0")
Exterior height
: 1,417mm (55.8")
Exterior length
: 4,618mm (181.8")
Front headroom
: 975mm (38.4")
Front legroom
: 1,062mm (41.8")
Front shoulder room
: 1,405mm (55.3")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 1
GVWR
: 2,080kg (4,586lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 314 L (11 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 314 L (11 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,506L (88.5 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 400kg (882lbs)
Rear headroom
: 935mm (36.8")
Rear legroom
: 856mm (33.7")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,318mm (51.9")
Turning radius
: 5.9m (19.2')
Wheelbase
: 2,761mm (108.7")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/35YR19.0
Front tires
: 245/40YR18.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 265/35YR19.0
Rear tires
: 265/40YR18.0
Speed-sensing steering
Sport suspension
Wheel size
: 18"
Wheel size
: 19"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 144 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Convenience Features

Garage door transmitter
Optional
Memory seat
Optional
Navigation system
Optional
Power moonroof
Optional

Entertainment Features

DVD-Audio
Optional
Internet access capable
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Auto-dimming headlights
Optional
Compass
Optional
Headlight cleaning
Optional
Rear window blind
Optional

Powertrain

Manual-shift auto
Optional
Mode select transmission
Optional

Seats and Trim

Genuine wood dashboard insert
Optional
Genuine wood door panel insert
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Adaptive suspension
Optional

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