BMW M3 M3 (2012) price & specs

4.0L petrol 2D Convertible 7 SP MANUAL RWD

M3

Overview

The 2012 BMW M3 M3 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 3rd December 2009. The BMW M3 is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $180,653 before on-road costs.

This BMW M3 is powered by a 4.0L 8-cylinder engine that has 309 kW of power (at 8300 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 3900 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. BMW claims the M3 M3 uses 11.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 269g of CO₂. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 548km per full tank

It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

168.85 - 195.57 kW/t

70 kW/t

235.19 kW/t

Boot Space

210 - 430 litres

100 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

11.2 - 12.7 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

14.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

496 - 562 km

496 km

1,383 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

1 year

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

20,000 km

Unlimited

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Dimensions

4,615 mm

1,804 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,615 mm
Overall Width	1,804 mm
Wheelbase	2,761 mm
Load Capacity	450 kg

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M3

4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Includes suspension: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: 3D, Voice

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Includes memory seat adjustments: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 269 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: V

Cc: 3,999 cc

Liters: 4 L

Number of cylinders: 8

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 98

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 63 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 11.5 L/100km

Country/highway: 8.9 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 548 km

Combined: 8.7 km/L

Country/highway: 11.2 km/L

Urban: 6.2 km/L

Urban: 16 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 420 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 309 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 8,300 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,900 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Limited slip differential

Location rear: yes

Transmission

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 245 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 265 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 9.5 in

Body style

Body type: Convertible

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: E90

Local body type: Convertible

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 210 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,540 mm

Overall length: 4,615 mm

Overall width: 1,804 mm

Rear track: 1,539 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,700 mm

Wheelbase: 2,761 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 965 mm

Headroom rear: 927 mm

Hip room front: 1,460 mm

Hip room rear: 1,320 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,404 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,251 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Convertible rollover protection

Type: Concealed System

Convertible roof

Type foldable hard top: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Electric

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 2,280 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,830 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 10

System

Radio: AM, FM

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Titanium

On doors: Titanium

On gear selector: Alloy

On instrument panel: Titanium

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 5

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Electric

Lumbar type: Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 5

Reach type: Electric

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: One-Piece

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench, Individual/Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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