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BMW M3 Sedan
BMW raises the performance benchmark once again with the introduction of the 2008 M3 Sedan. Sharing the M3 Coupe's high-revving 414-horsepower V8 and balanced chassis that is designed to be "faster than its engine", the motorsports arm of the German auto maker, BMW M GmbH, is pleased to offer the most powerful, highest-performing M3 ever with four doors.





The all-new 2008 M3 Sedan and M3 Coupe that arrive in spring 2008 will feature the first V8 in a series-production BMW M3. It will also feature driver-adjustable settings for crucial dynamic controls including steering, damping and stability (and an available steering-wheel-mounted "MDrive" button to store the preferences) and a sumptuous interior that can be optimized to a driver's desires including the comprehensive entertainment/navigation system operated through BMW's latest iDrive controller.

Lightweight, efficient V8 at the heart of the BMW M3

Manual transmission, twin-disc clutch and Variable M Differential Lock

Power from the BMW M3 Sedan's V8 is transmitted to the rear wheels through a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox. The performance parameters of the M3 dictated heat management as a key design factor for both the transmission and clutch. The transmission features integrated temperature-dependent oil cooling management, while internal ventilation maximizes heat dissipation for the twin-disc clutch.

Engineering a chassis which is "faster than the engine"

Providing sure-footed responsive handling for a high-performance, powerful and luxurious sedan, while keeping mass under control, presented numerous challenges for the BMW M3's engineers. The result is a new, aluminum chassis developed specifically for this model. The design begins with placing components in such a way as to create a 50/50 front/rear weight balance.

Compound brake system

Latest-generation of Dynamic Stability Control

The electronic Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) monitors driving conditions and intervenes through the application of brakes and reduced engine power to stabilize the BMW M3 and help avoid major over- or under-steer situations.

MDrive personalizes the driving characteristics of the new BMW M3

Athletic, sporting stance separates new BMW M3 Sedan from the pack

The new BMW M3 Sedan looks muscular from behind, its design taking up the particular look of the car's front end. A discreet lip spoiler on the trunklid optimizes the car's streamlining and reduces lift on the rear axle. In its contours, the split diffuser beneath the rear bumper takes up the shape of the air intakes at the front of the car as the air guide and the dual tailpipes move towards the centerline of the car, visually contracting the rear end at the lower center point. A further feature is the circular shape of the four straight tailpipes in typical BMW M style.

Interior design oriented an active driving experience with luxury

The M3's leather steering wheel, with its thumb contours resting firmly in the driver's hands, provides an optimum grip for precise movement of the steering wheel. The spokes within the steering wheel incorporate the remote control buttons for the audio system and mobile phone, as well as the optional MDrive button. An additional auxiliary button may be programmed through the optional BMW iDrive system.

Safety begins with the body structure and continues inside

Technical specification

Engine: V8 3,999 cc
Max Power: 420 hp (309 kW) at 8,300 rpm
Max Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3,900 rpm
Max Engine Speed: 8,400 rpm
Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) [electronically limited]
0-100 km/h (0-62mph): 4.9 s
Length/Width/Height (mm): 4580/1817/1447
Weight (DIN) (kg): 1605
Fuel Consumption

Combined: 12.4 liter / 100 km
City: 17.9 liter / 100 km
Highway: 9.2 liter / 100 km
Wheels

Front: 245/40 ZR18
Rear: 265/40 ZR18[/quote]

 

eww i dont like it

 

The front of the car kills it for me. I think Lexus can pull off that sharp angle with the IS cars, but BMW should stay with a higher front.

 

yea not digging the front, I like the coupe alot better.

 

im not a fan.....i agree with shan14 but i have to add that i hate the fact all of these car companies are making 4drs out of cars that should stay as 2drs

 

yeah idk i would deff take the coupe any day!

but it just looks strange having a M3 4dr after over 30 years beginning with the M3 e30 in 1986. never had a 4dr M3 in 32 years why start now it just looks funny and takes away from the M3 feeling i think. if i wanted a 4dr i would get an e60 M5

 

i'd take the coupe in this and sedan in the 335

 

there have been 4 door M3s in the past ..... in fact there was one before the e46...

these have such a great presence when seen in person

 

2008 M3 coupe FTW!

 

As much as i love BMW and my heart and soul are stuck to the badge. I MUST say Lexus and Mercedes are doing a MUCH better job at designing there cars. I would DEFINITELY have an AMG C63 over the BMW M3 ANYDAY!!

The C63 is bigger, better and MUCH MUCH MUCH more agressive looking, more powerful, more comfortable (been in both) and just SO much better.

 

that makes two of us! AMG FTW!

 

well we're talking about the m3 right now. if you wanna talk about big and nasty car's just look at the 750Li or the M6 from BMW...those are aggressive looking and just straight sex! dont get me wrong the LS460 L is probably one of my favorites as is lexus in general. i've never really been a mercedes fan.. dont know why. thats just me tho...

 

I like it alot.

 

335i > M3

So many more possibilities with a twin turbo.... ...or you can turbo a V8 M3....the decisions...

 

m3 > 335i

it's not just about power .... it's the total package.
which is why the m3 has been THE car to beat or match for the past 10 years.