Road Test
make

BMW M3 Sedan
engine

V8 QOHC 32V
capacity 3999cc
bore & stroke 92.0 x 75.2mm
compression ratio 12.0:1
max boost n/a
red line 8400rpm
power 309kW @ 8300rpm
torque 400Nm @ 3900rpm
specific power 77kW per litre
specific torque 100Nm per litre
power to weight 182kW per tonne
torque to weight 232Nm per tonne
base mass 1680kg
steering

Rack-and-pinion steering with hydraulic assistance and Servotronic
lock-to-lock

2.5 turns

suspension F

Aluminium two-joint spring strut axle with tiebar
suspension R

Five-arm axle with anti-squat and anti-dive
brakes F Single-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes, 360 x 30mm vented and cross-drilled discs
brakes R Single-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes, 350 x 24mm vented and cross-drilled discs
ABS yes
park brake Central, hand operated
drive/transmission Front-engined, rear-wheel drive/6-speed manual
gear ratios 1: 4.06:1; 2: 2.37:1; 3: 1.58:1; 4: 1.19:1; 5: 1.00:1; 6: 0.87:1; R: 3.68:1
final drive ratio 3.85:1
pricing R646 500
wheels 8.5Jx18 front, 9.5Jx18 rear, forged aluminium
tyres front 245/35 ZR19
tyres rear

265/35/ZR19
spare type

Repair kit with air compressor
warranty

1-year unlimited, comprehensive

service plan

5-year/100 000km maintenance plan
roadside assistance yes
Cars in Action Rating 9