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MSRP: $60,100 - $68,750
Value: Poor
MPG: 14 city/20 hwy

2012 BMW M3 Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2012 BMW M3 specs is an easy first step ...     read more

2012 BMW M3 Specifications

 

M3 Engine Performance & Fuel Economy

  
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Engine: 4.0L V8 DOHC with variable valve timing
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 14 MPG city, 20 MPG highway, 16 MPG combined and 265 mi. range
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Multi-point fuel injection
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16.6gallon fuel tank
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Power (SAE): 414 hp @ 8,300 rpm; 295 ft lb of torque @ 3,900 rpm
 

M3 Handling, Brakes, & Suspension

  
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ABS
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Brake assist system
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Cornering brake control
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Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
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Immobilizer
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Rear mechanical limited-slip differential
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) stability control
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Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
 

M3 Exterior Dimensions & Aerodynamics

  
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Body-color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
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Exterior dimensions: 181.8 in. overall length, 71.0 in. overall width, 55.8 in. overall height, 108.7 in. wheelbase, 60.6 in. front track, 60.6 in. rear track and 38.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
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Front fog lights
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Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
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Luxury trim: leather on shifter, leather on doors and titanium look on dashboard
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Black paint
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Rear window defroster
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Trunk/hatch spoiler
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Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,704
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Intermittent windshield wipers
 

M3 Interior Features & Electronics

  
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Front 12V power outlet(s)
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Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
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Diversity antenna
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Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
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Front and rear ashtray
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Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , digital radio
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Cargo capacity: 11.0 cu. ft. all seats in place
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Cigar lighter in front seats
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Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
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Cornering lights/curb illumination
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Cruise control
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Front cup holders
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Outside air temperature indicator
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Floor mats
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Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
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Front driver seat and Front passenger seat: : sports with 6-way power ; details: manual height, power lumbar, manual tilt and manual thigh support
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Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
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Front seat center armrest
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Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
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Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, two height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
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Heated washer
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Interior dimensions: 38.4 in. front headroom, 36.8 in. rear headroom, 41.8 in. front leg room, 33.7 in. rear leg room, 55.3 in. front shoulder room and 51.9 in. rear shoulder room
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks , includes power windows and speed sensing
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Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
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Power windows, express driver and passenger
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Front reading lights
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Rear seat belts for driver and passenger
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Rear seats: split-folding bench/sports with seating for two
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Auto-dimming rear view mirror
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Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
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Remote control trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear curtain airbag
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Seating: four passengers
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Premium cloth upholstery
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Smart card/smart key; manual
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Eight speakers
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Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
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Tachometer
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BMW Assist telematics
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation
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Voice activating system for radio and phone

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