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2012 BMW 3 Series
$34,900 - $60,800Starting MSRP
Black Sapphire Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 3-Series comes in several different body styles. With coupe, convertible, sedan and wagon variants--including diesel and high-performance M3 variants in some styles--the 3-Series includes a full range of possibilities.
Each of the body...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
For 2012, the BMW 3-series gets a redesigned sedan model, while the coupe, convertible and wagon return with few changes. An automatic transmission...
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Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Jet Black
Imperial Blue Metallic
Liquid Blue Metallic
Mojave Metallic
Sparkling Bronze Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I6
Displacement: 3.0L/182
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 300 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 1200 - 5000
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: ZMT
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.54
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.18
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.73
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3571
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: 5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size: P225/45R18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.8
Wheelbase (in): 110.6
Length, Overall (in): 182.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.3
Height, Overall (in): 56.3
Track Width, Front (in): 60.5
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.5
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.5
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 17.0
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Front Head Room (in): 40.3
Front Leg Room (in): 42.0
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 37.7
Second Leg Room (in): 35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: BMW 3 Series
Body Style: Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.0
Pricing
This model has 18 different trims.
MSRP
$42,400
Invoice
$39,010
Description
3.0L/182, 300 @ 5800, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 18 different trims.
City
20 MPG
Hwy
30 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Description
3.0L/182, 300 @ 5800, Manual
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