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2006 BMW M3 Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2006 BMW M3 specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2006 BMW M3 Research

2006 BMW M3

Resale Value:$40,059  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

2006 BMW M3 Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,246 cc 3.2 liters in-line 6 front engine with 87 mm bore, 91 mm stroke, 11.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 24 and EPA city (mpg): 16
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 248 kW , 333 HP SAE @ 7,900 rpm; 262 ft lb , 355 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Tire kit
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.9, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 54, wheelbase (inches): 107.5, front track (inches): 59.4, rear track (inches): 60 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.1
Electric foldable mirrors
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Trunk/hatch spoiler
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,415
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior Hide
Air conditioning with climate control
Diversity antenna
Front and rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity:
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Sports driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, thigh support and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.5, rear headroom (inches): 36.5, front hip room (inches): 57, rear hip room (inches): 55.2, front leg room (inches): 41.7, rear leg room (inches): 33.2, front shoulder room (inches): 54.5 and rear shoulder room (inches): 52.7
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Ten speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter