2013 BMW M3 Features And Specs

M Models M3 Convertible Package Includes

• Interior

• Novillo leather upholstery (in M3 Convertible includes Sun-Reflective Technology)

• Power front seats with driver seat memory including manually adjustable thigh support, power-adjustable backrest side bolsters, 4-way power lumbar support and memory system for driver's seat and outside mirrors

• Adjustable seat width and lumbar support

• Seatback easy-entry feature with memory and 2x-speed power fore-aft control

• Split fold-down rear seats (M3 Convertible fold-down rear seats include two convenience hooks)

• Adjustable front armrest

• Door sills with BMW M3 logo

• Floor mats

• 3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone; M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment

• M-design instrument cluster with titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles

• Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service display

• Check Control vehicle monitoring system

• Tachometer with variable warning zones and oil temperature display

• On-board computer with detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning)

• Multi-function remote control

• Cruise control

• Power front/rear windows with \one-touch\ up/down operation (in M3 Coupe, rear windows are stationary and do not include up/down operation)

• Electric interior trunk release

• Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature

• Keyless entry -inc

  remote trunk release

• Vehicle & key memory

• Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)

• Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector

• M Drive

• Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

• Console valet and cupholders

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Smoker's pkg -inc

  cigarette lighter, ash tray

• Titanium Shadow interior trim

• Door storage pockets with covers

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• Ambiance lighting

• Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors

• Front seatback storage nets

• Fully finished trunk

• Exterior

• 18\ Light alloy Double-spoke wheels style 219M-with performance tires 18 x 8.5, 245/40 18 front and 18 x 9.5, 265/40 18 rear

• Aluminum hood with powerdome

• Flat-paneled underbody

• Power-folding retractable hardtop with integrated rear-window defroster

• Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements

• Front and rear spoiler (M3 Convertible does not have a rear spoiler)

• Flared front and rear fenders including wheel arches, vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo

• M rear apron with diffuser

• Titanium Shadow trim

• Xenon headlights

• Adaptive light control

• White turn-signal indicators

• Adaptive brakelights

• Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks

• M exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black

• Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear

• Rain sensor and auto headlights

• Entertainment

• AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system

• Hi-fi sound system

• HD Radio with \multicast\ FM station reception

• iPod and USB adapter

• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V8

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  4.0/244

• Fuel System

  Direct Injection

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  414 @ 8300

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  295 @ 3900

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  11.4

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  180

• Safety

• High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control

• All season traction with variable M differential lock

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)

• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

• Rollover Protection System

• Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology

  dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment

• Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags

• Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

• BMW Assist with Bluetooth

• BMW Ultimate Service (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)

• BMW Assist Safety Plan includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Office features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)

• M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)

• BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

• Automatic safety-belt assistant

• Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners

• Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats

• Tire Pressure Monitor

• Emergency trunk release

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  12.5

• Turns, lock to lock

  NA

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

  38.4

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

  NA

• Mechanical

• 6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch

• 4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS \steplessly\ variable valve timing (2012)

• 8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire) (2012)

• Distributorless electronic ignition system (2012)

• Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics (2012)

• Automatic start/stop function

• Oil coolant heat exchanger (2012)

• Distributorless electronic ignition system (2012)

• 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor (2012)

• Rear wheel drive

• Oil coolant heat exchanger (2012)

• M suspension with twin-joint spring-strut front axle, subframe, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminum, rear axle subframe in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminum and lightweight steel construction (2012)

• Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers (2012)

• Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) (2012)

• 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors (2012)

• M quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips (2012)

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  MacPherson Strut

• Rear Suspension Type

  Multi-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

  2MK

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  7

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  4.78

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.93

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.15

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.68

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.39

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.20

• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  4.45

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.15

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Subcompact Cars

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Assist Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note / 4 Maintenance Years

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  14.2 x 1.2

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  13.8 x 0.9

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA