No nameplate defines the sport sedan like the M3. This catalog span covers three distinct eras: the E9x cars with their 414-hp 4.0L S65 V8, the F80's move to the twin-turbo S55 inline-six, and the arrival of the current G80 with 473 hp and a standard manual. Each generation has its partisans, and each remains the benchmark its rivals were measured against.
Specifications
| Year | 2011 |
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| Make | BMW |
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| Model | M3 |
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| Engine | 4.0L 8-cylinder |
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| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 14 / 20 |
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The 2011 model year
The E9x M3 soldiered on with its high-revving S65 V8 — 414 hp and an 8,400-rpm redline.
BMW M3 by year