Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
0-60 mph
@ 112 mph
Power
Torque
Rear-wheel Drive

Year:
2008
Make:
BMW
Model:
M3
Trim:
Base 4DR RWD Sedan
Style:
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Base Price:
$53,800
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Curb Weight:
3,726 lbs
Length:
180.4 in.
Width:
71.5 in.
Height:
55.7 in.
Wheelbase:
108.7 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.3
MPG:
14 city / 20 hwy
Fuel:
16.6 gal. / 282 mi range
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 8,300 rpm
Torque:
295 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm
Engine:
4.0l V-8
Displacement:
4 liters
Compression Ratio:
12.00 to 1
Valves:
32
Engine Config:
Standard
Redline:
9,100 rpm
Power vs torque across the rev range
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
0-60 mph (1ft):
4.08 sec
0-60 mph:
4.37 sec
0-100 mph:
10.1 sec
60-130 mph:
12.79 sec
100-150 mph:
14.89 sec
Top Speed:
181 mph
⅛ mile:
8.18 sec @ 88.2 mph
¼ mile:
12.57 sec @ 111.7 mph
½ mile:
19.69 sec @ 137.2 mph
1 mile:
31.64 sec @ 160.1 mph
Front Tires:
P245/40YR18
Rear Tires:
P265/40YR18
Tire Compound:
Performance
Transmission:
7-speed Auto-shift Manual
Final Drive:
3.85
Gear Ratios
1: 4.78
2: 2.93
3: 2.15
4: 1.68
5: 1.39
6: 1.2
7: 1
R: 4.45
Gear spacing and speed bands
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