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BMW M3 (2008-CURRENT)
We Say...
Perhaps no other nameplate is more venerated than the "M3" badge. This one has a proper high-revving V8 engine mated to a proper 6-speed manual (with a weighty clutch, if we may add) with the expected handling panache to match. Unfortunately, this level of engineering comes at a very steep price. How steep? Steep enough to get either a Porsche or a C 63 AMG and still get loose change.
Still one of the best-engineered sports car around.
Getting a bit too expensive already.

Last Updated: February.10.2010
Ownership Convertible Coupe
Price By Order Basis P 7,990,000
Vehicle Classification Coupe / GT / Sports
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 4.0 DOHC 32V V8 4.0 DOHC 32V V8
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 420 @ 8300 420 @ 8300
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 400 @ 3900 400 @ 3900
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 97~ Gasoline / 97~
Fuel System / Aspiration Valvetronic, Double VANOS, EFI Valvetronic, Double VANOS, EFI
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 5.60 (mfg.) 5.60 (mfg.)
Transmission 7-DCT 7-DCT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4615 4615
Width (mm) 1804 1804
Height (mm) 1397 1418
Wheelbase (mm) 2761 2761
Curb Weight (kg) 1885 1655
Body Type 2-door convertible 2-door coupe
Engine / Drive F/R F/R
Seating 2+2 2+2
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut,
EDC (Electronic Damper Control)		 Independent, MacPherson Strut,
EDC (Electronic Damper Control)
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link,
EDC (Electronic Damper Control)		 Independent, Multi-Link,
EDC (Electronic Damper Control)
Front Brakes Vented and Cross-Drilled Disc Vented and Cross-Drilled Disc
Rear Brakes Vented and Cross-Drilled Disc Vented and Cross-Drilled Disc
Tires 245/40 R 18 (f), 265/40 R 18 (r) 245/40 R 18 (f), 265/40 R 18 (r)
Wheels Alloy 18 x 8.5 (f), Alloy 18 x 9.5 (r) Alloy 18 x 8.5 (f), Alloy 18 x 9.5 (r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control); Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control); Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control); DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), M Differential Lock Yes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control); DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), M Differential Lock
Other Safety Features Coupe
Plus: none		 Rear parking sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features Coupe
Plus: power folding top (carbon fiber reinforced plastic)		 Automatic HID headlamps (active); rain-sensing wipers; carbon fiber reinforced plastic roof; BMW M aerodynamic kit with rear spoiler; quad-tip exhaust pipe
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, electric Tilt/telescopic, electric
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f)
Seating Surface M Sport Leather M Sport Leather
Other Interior Features Aluminum/carbon fiber accents; M Sport steering wheel Aluminum/carbon fiber accents; M Sport steering wheel
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated)
Climate Control Auto, dual Auto, dual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/MP3/WMA/Aux with 16 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/WMA/Aux with 16 speakers
Other Convenience Features Coupe
Plus: none		 On-board computer (mileage, temperature, range); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating **** ****
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