2011 BMW M3

The 2011 BMW M3 features an all-new BMW M Power V-8 engine with 555 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, the X5 M and X6 M are the first BMW M products with twin-turbochargers, High Precision Direct Injection, xDrive all-wheel drive, Dynamic Performance Control torque-vectoring final drive, run-flat tires, and FlexRay on-board networking. The patented Cylinder-bank Comprehensive exhaust Manifold (CCM) perfectly feeds the four twin-scroll turbochargers with exhaust gas for maximum linearity and response. The results of these new technological solutions are a Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupe each able to 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and truly world-class road holding abilities, without sacrifice in comfort or versatility.


Power

The 2011 M3s (Sedan, Coupe, and Convertible) will feature an engine stop/start function. Thanks to this scheme, average fuel consumption will be reduced by 8% while C02 emissions are cut by 24 g/km. According to BMW, the M3 Coupe and M3 Sedan will accomplish an average fuel consumption of 11.2 l/100km (21 mpg US) with the optional 7-speed M dual clutch transmission - manual models consume 12.4 l/100km (19 mpg US). On the other hand, the M3 Convertible has an average fuel consumption of 11.5 l/100km (20.4 mpg US), M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic, and 12.7 l/100km (18.5 mpg US) with 6-speed manual transmission.

MPG

Interior

The Chilled Weather package adds heated front seats and retractable headlight washers. The Premium package adds power-folding auto dimming mirrors, BMW Assist telematics, Bluetooth, leather upholstery and different interior trim. The Expertise package adds electronic damping control, M Drive adjustable settings, keyless ignition/entry, the iDrive electronics interface and a navigation scheme with voice controls and real-time traffic. Most of the above items are available as stand-alone options along with 19-inch wheels, a sunroof (deletes carbon-fiber roof on the coupe), rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, power rear sunshade (coupe and sedan), a split-folding rear seat (sedan), satellite radio, an iPod/USB adapter and a 16-speaker premium sound scheme

Design

The 2011 BMW M3 is available in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles. Standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, a limited-slip rear differential, automatic and adaptive xenon headlights, automatic wipers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The new M3 is also available as a 4-door sedan, based on the E90 3-Series sedan, but unlike the regular sedans, the M3 version shares the coupes wide and sculpted front finish, including headlights. Sedans however, do not get the coupe's carbon fiber roof, and are 22 lbs heavier, than identically equipped coupes.

The front and rear bumper, the wing mirrors, the headlamps and the tail lamps which return to the classic BMW L-shape as well as bonnet ("hood") and boot lid ("trunk lid") were changed. The rear track on some models was increased by 24 mm (0.9 in ). The BMW kidney grilles were re-arranged with a wider appearance. In the inside high-quality materials and trim are used, also some control elements were changed. The front seats were equipped with crash activated head restraints. The 2011 BMW M3 Coupe looks muscular from behind, its design mirroring the look of the car�s front. A discreet lip spoiler on the trunk lid 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 automobile as the air guide and the dual tailpipes move towards the center line of the automobile, visually contracting the rear finish at the lower center point. The circular shape of the four straight tailpipes is pure BMW M style. So if you are in the market for a quick BMW, check out the 2011 BMW M3.