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How fast is a 2008 BMW M3?

How fast is a 2008 BMW M3?

155 mph
Nonetheless, this engine is very powerful, producing a total output of 420 Horsepower. The 0-60 MPH sprint is made in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (limited electronically).

Does the 2008 BMW M3 have a turbo?

Like it or not, after fifteen years of inline-sixes in the M3, the time has come to move on. Luckily for purists, BMW’s M Division doesn’t believe in turbocharging – they feel that it just adds weight and fuel consumption. …

How fast is the E92 M3?

General performance

Top speed 280 kph (174 mph)
Est. 0 – 100 mph – 0 16.5 s @ 1378 ft
Est. max acceleration 0.66 g (6 m/s²)
Est. emissions 317 g/km
Lateral acceleration 0.94 g (9 m/s²)

Does BMW make M3?

The BMW M3’s range has been expanded, with new xDrive four-wheel drive variants of both the M3 and its coupe sister, the M4.

Does e92 M3 have Turbo?

The current M3/M4’s twin-turbocharged straight six makes almost 100 more horsepower than the E46 M3’s, so an increase in performance is possible with a straight-six, just not a naturally aspirated one. In any case, we’re happy BMW gave us this glorious V8 before it switched to turbos.

What are the specs of a 2008 BMW M3?

Key Specs. of the 2008 BMW M3. Base trim shown. Body Type: Coupe See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 16-17 Combined MPG. Engine: 414-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 (premium) Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive. View more specs.

What kind of engine does the BMW M3 have?

Under the bulging aluminum hood is a V-8 that makes 414 horsepower and spins to an astonishing 8400 rpm. Eight cylinders were necessary considering that the M3’s main rivals—the Audi RS 4 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG —both feature V-8 power, but the M3’s engine is more than just a marketing ploy.

When does the BMW M3 go on sale?

Although the 2008 BMW M3, which goes on sale next spring, is the absolute state of the art in engine and chassis technology, it remains the soulful driving machine that made its predecessors perennial Car and Driver 10Best favorites.

What’s the torque peak on a BMW M3?

The torque peak of 295 lb-ft comes at 3900 rpm, but the torque curve is nearly flat from 3500 to 6500 rpm. There’s enough low-end grunt that it’s easy to forget how much the engine can be wrung out. It’s almost natural to shift before the redline because, well, most V-8s would destroy themselves at that high an engine speed.