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2018 BMW M3
$66,500 - $98,250Starting MSRP
Black Sapphire Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
19 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 3 Series is offered in sedan, Sports Wagon and Gran Turismo body styles. Sedans are offered in 320i, 330i, and 340i variants, plus 328d diesel and 330e i Performance hybrid models. The 320i makes 180 horsepower from a 2.0L turbocharged...
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Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Dark Blue II
San Marino Blue Metallic
Lime Rock Grey
Alpine White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement: 3.0 L/182
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 453 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 443 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.81
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.59
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.28
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.46
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 209
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3494
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/35YR19
Rear Tire Size: P285/30YR20
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9
Wheelbase (in): 110.7
Length, Overall (in): 184.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.9
Height, Overall (in): 56.1
Track Width, Front (in): 62.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.1
Trunk Volume (ft³): 12
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.3
Front Leg Room (in): 42
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Second Head Room (in): 37.7
Second Leg Room (in): 35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Vehicle Name: BMW M3
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.3
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
MSRP
$98,250
Invoice
$91,875
Description
3.0 L/182, 453 @ 6250, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Description
3.0 L/182, 453 @ 6250, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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