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2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Cpe M3

Specs

All new 2008 BMW 3-Series specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
  • City 14/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR
  • Adaptive brakelights
  • Aluminum hood w/pwr dome
  • Carbon fiber roof
  • Clear turn signal lens
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual M-design pwr heated mirrors
  • Exterior door handles w/ground lighting
  • Flared front/rear fenders
  • Flared wheel arches
  • Front fender vent "gills"
  • Front side air intake gills
  • Front/rear body-colored bumper w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements
  • Heated door locks
  • Large front air intake scoops
  • M rear spoiler w/diffuser
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets
  • Rear lip spoiler
  • Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc: auto-leveling, cornering lights
INTERIOR
  • 3-channel FM diversity antenna
  • Aluminum interior trim
  • AM/FM stereo system-inc: CD player, (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), auto-store, MP3 capability
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
  • BMW ambiance lighting
  • Cargo area-inc: underfloor storage, bin w/CD storage, (4) tie-downs
  • Central locking system-inc: selective unlock
  • Console valet & cup holders
  • Courtesy lights-inc: fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front/rear reading lights
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Dynamic cruise control
  • Electric analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim
  • External temp display
  • Fold down rear seats
  • Front center console-inc: climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder, armrest
  • Front seatback storage compartments
  • Fully finished trunk
  • Instruments-inc: oil temp gauge, variable warning segment on tachometer
  • LCD main & trip odometers
  • Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder
  • M 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls, accesory phone controls, M-color stitching
  • M-design instrument cluster w/aluminum finish-ringed dials, gray backgrounds w/red needles
  • M3 badged door sills
  • On-board computer-inc: check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display
  • Opening front door storage pockets-inc: sunglasses compartment, coin holder
  • Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim
  • Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone
  • Pwr leather front bucket seats-inc: adjustable thigh support, seat memory, easy-entry feature, adjustable lumbar support
  • Pwr trunk release
  • Pwr windows
  • Rear center armrest
  • Rear window defroster
  • Smoker pkg
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
MECHANICAL
  • (4) polished stainless-steel exhaust tips
  • 4-wheel ventilated swing-caliper disc brakes w/BMW M vacuum assist
  • 4.0L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/double-VANOS variable valve timing
  • 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs
  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, double-plate clutch
  • Aluminum & silicon alloy crank case
  • Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
  • Digital Motor Electronics w/on-board diagnostics
  • Distributorless electronic ignition system
  • Electronic throttle control w/M Dynamic Driving Control
  • Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim
  • Front 18" x 8.5" & rear 18" x 9.5" forged aluminum wheels
  • Front P245/40ZR18 & rear P265/40ZR18 performance tires
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Gas-pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers
  • High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control
  • Hydraulic rack & pinion pwr steering w/Servotronic
  • M calibration suspension-inc: stiffened dampers/springs, front/rear stabilizer & modified rear axle
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Tool kit
  • Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M Variable Differential Lock
  • Wider track aluminum trailing-link rear suspension assembly
NOTE
  • **PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT**
PROCESSING-OTHER
  • City 14/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)
SAFETY
  • Advanced crash safety management
  • All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
  • Battery safety terminal (BST)
  • Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light
  • Front side-impact airbags
  • Front/rear side curtain head protection system
  • High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control
  • Interlocking door anchoring system
  • LATCH attachments for rear seats
  • Rollover protection system
  • Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M Variable Differential Lock

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