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BMW M3 (E90)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.0 V8 (420 KM) Selected Gasoline 420 KM 2008
4.0 V8 (420 KM) M DCT Selected Gasoline 420 KM 2008

Selected engine version

4.0 V8 (420 KM)

Gasoline · 2008

Engine power
420KM
Torque
400Nm
Engine displacement
3,999cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Version
M3 (E90)
Engine
4.0 V8 (420 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2008
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
4.7 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
16.2 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
295 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
S65B40A
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3999 cm³
Maximum engine speed
8400 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
75.2 mm
Compression ratio
12
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.8 l
Coolant capacity
11.4 l
Power
420 KM @ 8300 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
63 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
450 l
Curb weight
1605 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1817 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2005 mm
Height
1447 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1539 mm
Front overhang
805 mm
Rear overhang
1014 mm
Turning circle
11.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Front brake disc thickness
30 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
350 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 R18; 265/35 R19;245/40 R18; 245/35 R19
Rim size
9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.0 V8 (420 KM) M DCT

Gasoline · 2008

Engine power
420KM
Torque
400Nm
Engine displacement
3,999cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Version
M3 (E90)
Engine
4.0 V8 (420 KM) M DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2008
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
4.5 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
15.3 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
285 g/km

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
S65B40A
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3999 cm³
Maximum engine speed
8400 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
75.2 mm
Compression ratio
12
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.8 l
Coolant capacity
11.4 l
Power
420 KM @ 8300 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
63 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
450 l
Curb weight
1625 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1817 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2005 mm
Height
1447 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1539 mm
Front overhang
805 mm
Rear overhang
1014 mm
Turning circle
11.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
MDCT
Front suspension
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Front brake disc thickness
30 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
350 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 R18; 265/35 R19;245/40 R18; 245/35 R19
Rim size
9.5J x 18; 9.5J x 19;8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19
ABS
yes