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2008 M3 Base Coupe Specs

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2008 M3 Base Coupe Specs

2008 M3 Base Coupe Performance Hide
3,999 cc 4.0 liters V 8 front engine with 92.0 mm bore, 75.2 mm stroke, 12.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder S65
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Gasoline direct injection fuel system
16.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.8
Power: 309 kW , 414 HP SAE @ 8,300 rpm; 295 ft lb , 400 Nm @ 3,900 rpm
2008 M3 Base Coupe Handling & Brakes 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
2008 M3 Base Coupe Exterior Hide
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors, passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 181.8, overall width (inches): 71.0, overall height (inches): 55.8, wheelbase (inches): 108.7, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 60.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.4
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, titanium look on doors and titanium look on dashboard
Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Trunk/hatch spoiler
Glass electric front sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,704
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2008 M3 Base Coupe Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Peripheral interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Harman/kardon RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.1
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console, full floor console with open storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, thigh support, six adjustments and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition active and automatic
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 36.8, front hip room (inches): 57.0, rear hip room (inches): 55.2, front leg room (inches): 41.8, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 55.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 51.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 88.5
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Rear seat center armrest
Two asymmetrical split 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 and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: four seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking, includes ignition starter and includes memory seat adjustments
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 micro filter
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