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2021 BMW M3
$69,900 - $72,800Starting MSRP
Black Sapphire Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
19 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The BMW 3-series hits the road with the rear-wheel-drive 330i and M340i, plus their all-wheel-drive counterparts, the 330i xDrive and M340i xDrive. The M340i and M340i xDrive also benefit from M Performance chassis tuning and an M Sport rear...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
The BMW 3-series carries over with minimal changes for 2021 although a new 330 e hybrid was introduced. A 3M model was also added to the lineup.
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Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
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Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
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Sao Paulo Yellow
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement: 3.0 L/183
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 503 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 479 @ 2750
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: ZSA
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 5.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.20
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.14
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.72
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.31
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.48
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.15
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.64
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3890
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: STDTR
Rear Tire Order Code: STDTR
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P275/35YR19
Rear Tire Size: P285/30YR20
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 10.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.6
Wheelbase (in): 112.5
Length, Overall (in): 189.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.3
Height, Overall (in): 56.4
Track Width, Front (in): 63.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.2
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.6
Front Leg Room (in): 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
Vehicle Name: BMW M3
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.3
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
MSRP
$72,800
Invoice
$68,205
Description
3.0 L/183, 503 @ 6250, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Description
3.0 L/183, 503 @ 6250, Automatic w/OD
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