Wednesday, August 12, 2009
BMW M3 convertible blends together the luxury of a coupe and performance of a sports car.
Posted by darkroom at 5:34 AM
The new BMW M3 sets the foundation for continuing an exceptional career in motorsport. So every enthusiast sharing the passion for supreme performance may be sure that this model is able to master even the greatest challenge on and off the race track. And last but certainly not least, the new BMW M3 offers the supreme standard of reliability and everyday driving qualities so typical of all high-performance cars from BMW
Review Engine BMW M3 2009
Every and every component of the high-rev 4.0L V-8 petrol engine of BMW M3 convertible has been carefully designed to deliver an impressive power of 309 kW @ 8300 rpm, with a peak torque of 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. The modern engine management system of the car ensures that the engine is highly responsive to driver inputs. The engine is linked to seamless 6-speed automatic transmission, which provides smooth gearshifts. The sports car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, with a top speed of about 250 km/h.
Displacing 3,999 cc, the new V8 develops maximum output of 414 bhp, together with peak torque of 295 lb-ft at 3, 900 rpm. Perhaps an even more outstanding fact is that some 85 per cent of the engine's peak torque remains available throughout the enormous speed range of 6, 500 rpm,The exterior of the new BMW M3 was designed and developed from the start to give the car a truly unique and sporting look.
In designing the interior, the specialists at BMW M3 have succeeded in offering the occupants maximum driving pleasure in an ambience tailored to their specific needs and wishes. This applies particularly to the driver, with all controls and instruments relating directly to the active driving experience in the car adapted to the supreme performance of the BMW M3 and re-designed from the ground up wherever appropriate.
Source: BMW Press Release
2009 BMW M3 Coupe Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: | 245/40 ZR18 - 265/40 ZR18 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front Engine, RWD |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 Liters |
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 295(400) / 3900 |
| Redline at RPM: | 8400 |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 181.7 × 71.6 × 55.8 |
| Weight lb (kg): | 3648 (1655) |
| Performance | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.85:1 |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: | 4.6 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | 155 (250) - electronically limited |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city/ 20 mpg highway |