2013 BMW M3 specifications

2013 BMW M3 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2812 mm 110.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1579 mm 62.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1603 mm 63.1 inches
Length 4671 mm 183.9 inches
Width 1877 mm 73.9 inches
Height 1424 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1595 kg 3516 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.34
Frontal area 2.29
CdA 0.78
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 431 PS (425 bhp) (317 kW)
at 5500-7300 rpm
maximum torque 550 Nm (406 ft·lb) (56.1 kgm)
at 1850-5500 rpm
Specific output 106.4 kW/litre
144.6 ps/litre
142.7 bhp/litre
2.34 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 184.63 Nm/litre
2.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2320.1 kPa (336.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 22.2 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
270.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
198.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
266.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.03 kg/kW
8.41 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 12.0/6.9/8.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.0/6.9/8.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre8.3/14.5/11.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG23.5/40.9/32.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG19.6/34.1/26.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 204.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) K
CO2 Effizienz (DE) F
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 9.0J x 18
Wheel size rear 10.0J x 18
Tyres front 255/40 ZR 18 95Y
Tyres rear 275/40 ZR 18 99Y
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID359381
Production total
Model code
Model family F80
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2013 BMW M3 added 2013-12-12.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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