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    BMW 3 Series M3 (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E46. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $210,000 before on-road costs.

    This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 265 kW of power (at 7900 rpm) and 365 Nm of torque (at 4900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank

    The BMW 3 Series measures 1369mm (53.9 inches) in height, 4492mm (176.9 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2729mm (107.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1385kg (3053.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series M3 comes standard with 225/35 R19 front tyres and 255/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    84.75 - 191.34 kW/t
    70.95 kW/t
    191.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 410 litres
    144 litres
    410 litres
    Price
    $65,900 - $210,000
    $38,930
    $210,000
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,492 mm
    1,780 mm
    1,369 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,492 mm
    Overall Width1,780 mm
    Overall Height1,369 mm
    Wheelbase2,729 mm

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    M3

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 87
    Engine (cc): 3246
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 91
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Main Capacity (L): 63
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 360
    Maximum Power (kW): 265
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Rear

    Transmission

    Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
    Automatic Mode: yes
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Suede

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Location: Front
    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.8
    Front Track (mm): 1518
    Overall Height (in): 53.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1369
    Overall Length (in): 176.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4492
    Overall Width (in): 70.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1780
    Rear Track (in): 60
    Rear Track (mm): 1525
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Wheelbase (in): 107.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2729

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 953
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.5
    Rear Headroom (mm): 926
    Front Hip Room (in): 57
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1447
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1384
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.7
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1338

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1385
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3053

    Antenna

    Type: Diversity

    Audio System

    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Boot Capacity: 6
    Location: Boot

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Manual

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Shift Lever Skirt: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Suede
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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