BMW 3 Series M3 (309kW) M
4 Door Saloon with 6 speed Manual gearbox
E90
Comprehensive statistics for the fifth generation E90 BMW 3 Series M3 (309kW) M, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 6 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 309 kW of power and 400 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
The BMW 3 Series E90 started production in 2004 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 2013.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2010.
Specification
| Trim | M |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 32V DOHC |
| Engine Code | S65B40O0 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Not Specified |
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified |
| Brakes Front | 360 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 350 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | M |
| Effizienz | G |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 309 kW @ 8,300 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 400 N⋅m @ 3,900 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.9 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 23.7 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | (limited to 250 km/h) |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,680 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 184 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 290 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.23 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.69 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,580 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,817 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,447 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 8.5J x 18 Rear: 9.5J x 18 |
| Tyres |
Front: 245/40 ZR18 Rear: 265/40 ZR18 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,540 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,539 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,761 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 63 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | V8 90° vee |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 3,999 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 92 x 75.2 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 32 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 12:1 |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.87 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.85 |
Page Last Updated: 28th November 2020