Used 2003 BMW M3 Base Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $46,500 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Inline 6 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 15/22 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 17 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 249.0/365.2 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | Inline 6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 333 hp @ 7,900 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm |
| Valves | 24 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive |
| Rear limited slip differential | yes |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| Modified MacPherson strut front suspension | yes |
| Multi-link rear suspension | yes |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 176.8 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 70.1 in. |
| Height | 54 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in. |
| Front track | 59.4 in. |
| Rear track | 60 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 84.4 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 9.5 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft. |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 Cd. |
| Curb weight | 3,415 lbs. |
| Colors | |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
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| Front head room | 37.5 in. |
| Front leg room | 41.7 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 54.5 in. |
| Leather/cloth | yes |
| Sport front seats | yes |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 36.5 in. |
| Rear leg room | 33.2 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.7 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | yes |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Post-collision safety system | yes |
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
| Front head airbags | yes |
| Stability control | yes |
| Traction control | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| Dusk sensing headlamps | yes |
| Daytime running lights | yes |
| Front fog/driving lights | yes |
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| 2 rear headrests | yes |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| Engine immobilizer | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | yes |
| 10 total speakers | yes |
| Radio data system | yes |
| Diversity antenna | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | yes |
| Remote keyless power door locks | yes |
| Power mirrors | yes |
| Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | yes |
| Speed-proportional power steering | yes |
| Cruise control | yes |
| Front cupholders | yes |
| Front seatback storage | yes |
| Remote trunk release | yes |
| Manual rear seat easy entry | yes |
| Leather steering wheel | yes |
| Single zone front climate control | yes |
| Interior active charcoal air filter | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes |
| Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | yes |
| Cargo floor mats | yes |
| Trunk light | yes |
| Front and rear reading lights | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | yes |
| External temperature display | yes |
| Tachometer | yes |
| Clock | yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | yes |
| 18 x 9.0 in. wheels | yes |
| Performance tires | yes |
| 255/40R Z tires | yes |
| Alloy spare wheel | yes |
| Fullsize matching spare tire | yes |
| Inside mounted spare tire | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Rust | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
