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BMW M3

E90, E92, E93 BMW M3 2008–2013

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The only M3 with a V8, sold as a coupe, a sedan and a convertible with a folding hardtop, after a year with no M3. The sedan ended after 2011.

What it came with

  • 4.0L V8 (S65)1,2

    414 hp at 8,300 rpm, 295 lb-ft

Transmissions
6-speed manual1,2, 7-speed M DCT dual-clutch3,2,4
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3,2
Trims
Coupe1,2, Sedan (2008–2011)1,5,6, Convertible3,2
Packages
Lime Rock Park Edition (2013)2,4, Competition Package7, Premium Package (2012)8, Cold Weather Package (2012)8, Dynamic Damper Control (2012)8, BMW Individual Composition (2012)8
  • Model codes: E90 sedan, E92 coupe, E93 convertible4
  • Acceleration: 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds for the 2009 coupe, by BMW as quoted by Edmunds; 4.6 seconds with the manual and 4.4 with the DCT, by Euro Premium Parts9,7
  • Weight: 3,704 lb for the 2009 coupe; 4,145 lb on the 2012 page, which shows the convertible9,8
  • Size: 181.8 in long on a 108.7 in wheelbase, for the 2009 coupe9
  • Fuel economy: 14 mpg city and 20 highway by the EPA for the 2009 coupe9

Colors

  • Alpine White 2009–2012 9,8
  • Jet Black 2009–2012 9,8
  • Silverstone Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Interlagos Blue Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Space Gray Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Jerez Black Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Melbourne Red Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Le Mans Blue Metallic 2009–2012 9,8
  • Mineral White Metallic 2012 8
  • Ruby Black Metallic 2012 8
  • Azurite Black Metallic 2012 8
  • Moonstone Metallic 2012 8

Interiors

  • Anthracite and Black Leather and cloth, 2009 9
  • Black Leather (Novillo), 2009–2012 9,8
  • Silver Leather (Novillo), 2009–2012 9,8
  • Fox Red Leather (Novillo), 2009–2012 9,8
  • Bamboo Beige Leather (Novillo), 2009–2012 9,8
  • Beige Leather (Novillo), 2009–2012 9,8
  • Palladium Silver and Black Leather, 2012 8
  • Fox Red and Black Leather, 2012 8

Year by year

  • 2008 The M3 returns after a year away with a V8 in place of the inline-six.3,1
  • 2009 No changes recorded.
  • 2010 No changes recorded.
  • 2011 No changes recorded.
  • 2012 The sedan is dropped. The coupe and convertible gain Bluetooth, a USB and iPod connection and BMW Assist as standard.6
  • 2013 The Lime Rock Park Edition coupe is added.2

Sources

  1. BMW USA press (2008 M3)
  2. Edmunds 2013 review
  3. Edmunds 2008 review
  4. Wikipedia (M3)
  5. Edmunds 2010 review
  6. Edmunds 2012 review
  7. Euro Premium Parts E90/E92 M3 guide
  8. Edmunds 2012 M3 specs
  9. Edmunds 2009 M3 specs