2008 BMW M3 Features And Specs

M Models M3 Convertible Package Includes

• Interior

• Pwr leather front bucket seats w/adjustable thigh support, 3-position driver seat memory & easy-entry feature, adjustable lumbar support

• Console valet & cup holders

• Front center console-inc

  climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder, armrest

• Rear center armrest

• Front/rear floor mats

• M3 badged door sills

• M 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls, accesory phone controls, M-color stitching

• Electric analog instrumentation-inc

  speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim

• LCD main & trip odometers

• On-board computer-inc

  check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• External temp display

• M-design instrument cluster w/aluminum finish-ringed dials, gray backgrounds w/red needles

• Instruments-inc

  oil temp gauge, variable warning segment on tachometer

• Pwr windows

• Central locking system-inc

  selective unlock

• Dynamic cruise control

• Pwr trunk release

• AM/FM stereo system-inc

  CD player, (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS), auto-store, MP3 capability

• TeleService activation

• Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone

• 3-channel FM diversity antenna

• Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc

  auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation

• Rear window defroster

• Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder

• Smoker pkg

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Titanium shadow trim

• Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

• BMW ambiance lighting

• Courtesy lights-inc

  fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front/rear reading lights

• Front seatback storage compartments

• Fully finished trunk

• Cargo area-inc

  underfloor storage, bin w/CD storage, (4) tie-downs

• Exterior

• Carbon fiber roof

• Fully automatic pwr retracting hard top

• Rear lip spoiler

• Front/rear body-colored bumper w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements

• Large front air intake scoops

• Aluminum hood w/pwr dome

• Front side air intake gills

• Flared front/rear fenders

• Flared wheel arches

• Front fender vent \gills\

• M rear spoiler w/diffuser

• Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc

  auto-leveling, cornering lights

• Clear turn signal lens

• Adaptive brakelights

• Daytime running lights

• Dual M-design pwr heated mirrors-inc

  mirror memory, reverse passenger auto-tilt-down

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets

• Heated door locks

• Exterior door handles w/ground lighting

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V8

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  4.0L/244

• Fuel System

  MPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  414 @ 8300

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  295 @ 3900

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control

• Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light

• Front side-impact airbags

• Front/rear side curtain head protection system

• All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)

• LATCH attachments for rear seats

• Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M Variable Differential Lock

• Rollover protection system

• Interlocking door anchoring system

• Daytime running lights

• Advanced crash safety management

• Crash sensor-inc

  doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on

• Emergency trunk release

• Battery safety terminal (BST)

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  NA

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  NA

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 4.0L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine w/double-VANOS variable valve timing

• Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim

• Electronic throttle control w/M Dynamic Driving Control

• Distributorless electronic ignition system

• Digital Motor Electronics w/on-board diagnostics

• 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, double-plate clutch

• Aluminum & silicon alloy crank case

• Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control/M Variable Differential Lock

• Rear wheel drive

• Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension

• 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs

• Wider track aluminum trailing-link rear suspension assembly

• M calibration suspension-inc

  stiffened dampers/springs, front/rear stabilizer & modified rear axle

• Gas-pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers

• Front/rear stabilizer bars

• Front P245/40ZR18 & rear P265/40ZR18 performance tires

• Front 18\ x 8.5\ & rear 18\ x 9.5\ forged aluminum wheels

• Hydraulic rack & pinion pwr steering w/Servotronic

• 4-wheel ventilated swing-caliper disc brakes w/BMW M vacuum assist

• High-performance tuned anti-lock braking system w/Dynamic Brake Control

• (4) polished stainless-steel exhaust tips

• Tool kit

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Double Pivot

• Rear Suspension Type

  5-Link

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Manual

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  6

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  4.06

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.40

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.58

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.19

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.83

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  3.68

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.85

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Sub-Compact

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr-Assisted

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  NA

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  NA

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA