Standard equipment

Technical specification

Engine
Catalytic converter
Exhaust system - twin-chamber with twin dual tailpipes, chrome plated
M Double-VANOS
V8 engine with four-valve technology, individual throttle butterflies with electronic throttle butterfly control
Transmission
Six-speed manual transmission with electronically controlled oil cooling
Wheels and chassis
18" light alloy M Double-spoke style 260M in Dark Graphite
M Mobility system
M Servotronic
M Sports Suspension with double-joint spring strut front axle, sub-frame, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminium, rear axle sub-frame in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminium and light-weight steel construction
Stabiliser, front and rear
Variable M differential lock
Safety and technology
Airbags - driver and front passenger, front side
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and engine immobiliser
Brake Force Display
Compound disc brakes, front and rear, ventilated
Cruise Control
Daytime running lights
Dynamic brake lights
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode comprising: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR)
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights, rear
Head restraints, front and rear
Headlight wash
High-level third brake light
Hill-start assistant
MDrive Manager
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
Passenger seat occupancy sensor, front
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Seat belt systems - front with belt latch tensioner with belt force limiter, rear with two three point locking inertia-reel belts
Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
Visible VIN
Windscreen washer jets, heated
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval
Xenon headlights for low and high beam
Seats
Child seat ISOFIX attachment, two, rear
Child seat ISOFIX attachments, front and rear
Four seats
Lumbar support, driver and front passenger
M Sports seats - front, electric with driver memory
Rear seat easy access system
Seat backrest width adjustment
Exterior equipment
Door handles - bow-type, body coloured
Indicator lenses, clear
Kidney grille, chrome with chrome vertical slats
M Aerodynamic bodystyling - front and rear apron, side sills and flared wheel arches
M Exterior mirrors - aspheric, blue tinted, heated, electric adjustment, body-coloured with aerodynamically optimised two-leg base in black
Matt black exterior trim
Powerdome with air vents
Roof featuring carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), roof trim and roof antenna in black
Side gills with integrated indicators and M3 logo
Interior equipment
Air conditioning, automatic
Armrest, front with storage compartment
Door sill finishers with BMW M3 designation
Electric windows - front with open/close fingertip function
Extended lighting comprising: Ambient interior lighting - a light band in door and side trim, door handle light illumination, exit lighting, footwell lights - front and rear, interior lights - front with soft on/off, reading lights - front
Floor mats
Headlining, Anthracite
M Instrumental panel comprising red illuminated needles and white illuminated display for speedometer, rev counter, fuel and oil gauge
Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming
Seat belt handover, electric, front
Smoker's package - front ashtray with lighter, rear ashtray in centre console
Storage facilities: Folding storage compartment in door trim panels, folding compartment with integrated section for glasses or coins, two fold-out cupholders and storage compartment on driver's side
Through-loading system (60:40 split)
Titanium Shadow interior trim
Steering wheels
Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel with seams in M colours
Audio and communications
Auxiliary input point for auxiliary playing devices (e.g. MP3 player)
Navigation system - Professional
Personal Profile via remote key
Preparation for six CD changer
Roof aerial - 'fin' style
Paintwork, upholstery and trims
Interior trim - Titanium Shadow
Metallic paintwork
Novillo leather upholstery

Overview

Model: M3 Coupé
OTR Price: £51,330
P11d Price: £50,875
Fuel: Petrol
BIK tax rating: 35%
CO₂ emissions (g/km): 295 (285)
Combined fuel consumption (mpg): 22.8 (23.7)
Power output (kW/hp/rpm): 309/420/ 8300
0-62mph (secs): 4.8 (4.6)