BMW M3 Launched: Highlights and Features

As the BMW launches its performance M3 sedan at Rs 1.19 Crore, the bar for under 5 seconds saloon raised to a new level. Apart from BMW M3 sedan, the Bavarian automaker also launched the M4 coupe at Rs 1.21 Crore. The M-Twins were launched by BMW fanatic and God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar at the BMW Experience Tour 2014 held at the Buddh International Circuit BIC. Both the M-Twins will be imported as CBUs (completely built units) in the country. Lets dig deep to find the features and highlights of BMW M3.

Exterior Dimensions

• Length: 4,671mm
• Width: 1,877mm
• Height: 1,430mm
• Wheelbase: 2,812mm
• Unladen weight: 1,595kg
• Fuel tank capacity: 60-litre (approx)
• Tyre size-Front: 255/40 ZR18 95Y, Rear: 275/40 ZR18 99Y
• Alloy type: 18 inches, V-spoke light-alloy

Exterior Features 

• Adaptive LED headlights with four LED rings sporting high beam assistance 
• Automatic headlights with rain sensor (headlight washer)
• Electronic Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) with integrated LED side indicator
• ORVMs also features heating and memory function
• Heat protection glazing
• Two twin round shaped chrome exhausts 
• BMW signature ‘Kidney Grille’ with black finish with chrome frame and not to mistaken ‘M’ logo

Interior Features 

• Dual Zone climate control with active carbon microfilter
• Floor Mats in velour 
• Upholstery in Cloth/leather combination with Carbon structure anthracite 
• Ambient mood lights
• Leather wrapped multifunction M steering wheel with gear shift paddles 
• M Carbon Roof
• Illuminated M logo on bucket seats for both driver and passenger 

Comfort Features

• Electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function
• Electrically adjustable passenger seat 
• BMW infotainment iDrive Touch Controller with 22.35cm (8.7-inch) colored display
• Bluetooth and USB connectivity 
• Navigation system Professional with 3D Maps
• Electrically adjusted lumbar support for both driver and passenger 
• Mechanical  adjusted roller sunblind for rear side windows
• Electrically adjusted roller sunblind for rear window
• Smokers Package
• Automatic Start/Stop Function
• Rear View Camera 
• Park distance control (PDC) front and rear

Optional Features

• Harman Kardon surround system, 600W, 9 Channels, 16 loudspeaker
• Surround view camera
• Storage package
• Full Merino leather upholstery 
• 19-inch alloy wheels 
• BMW Service Inclusive 

Safety Features

• Airbags - dual-front airbags, knee airbags, head airbags (front and rear) and side airbags (driver and front passenger) 
• Anti-Locking Braking system, Brake-Assist and CBC - Cornering Brake Control
• DSC - Dynamic Stability Control including MDM - M Dynamic Mode
• Run-flat indicator and spare wheel 
• 3-point seat belts with pyrotechnic pre-tensioners with belt-force limiters at front; ISOFIX child seat mounting
• Taillight with Dynamic Braking Light
• Road-side assistance 24/7
• BMW Head-Up display with M-views - (Rpm, Speed, gear indicator with shift light, etc)

Color options

• Alpine White
• Black Sapphire
• Silverstone
• Mineral White
• Mineral Grey
• Austin Yellow
• Yas Marina Blue
• Sakhir Orange 

Engine

• Engine: 3.0-litre, 2979 cc, 6-cylinder Twin-turbo petrol engine 
• Maximum power output: 431 hp @ 5500-7300 rpm
• Peak Torque: 550 m @ 1850-5500 rpm
• Transmission: 7-gear M dual-clutch transmission with Drivelogic and Active M differential 
• Fuel economy: 10.75 kmpl 
• Co2 Emission: 221.87 g/km
• Acceleration: 0-100 kmph in 4.1 seconds
• Top Speed: 250 kmph