BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 (420 Hp) 2008

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.0 (420 Hp)

Start of production

2008 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2011 year

Engine

Power

420 Hp @ 8300 rpm.

Power per litre

105 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine displacement

3999

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

75.2 mm

Engine oil capacity

8.8 l

Coolant

11.4 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1539 mm

Width

1817 mm

Height

1447 mm

Length

4580 mm

Front track

1540 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.7

Wheelbase

2761 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.9 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

3.8 kg/Hp, 261.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 249.2 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.4 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

545 kg

Kerb Weight

1605 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

450 l

Max. weight

2150 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 18

Tires size

245/40 R18; 265/40 R18

BMW M3 4.0 (420 Hp)