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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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3999cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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V8 |
| Valves |
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32, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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92.0 x 75.2mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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12.5:1 |
| Power |
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420bhp at 8300rpm |
| Torque |
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400Nm at 3900rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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6-speed manual |
| Driven Wheels |
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Rear |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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250km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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4.9 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
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Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Ventilated discs |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 2 |
| Size |
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(f) 245/40 R18 (r) 265/40 R18 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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6 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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4580mm |
| Width |
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1817mm |
| Height |
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1447mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2761mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1680kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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250.0bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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11.7m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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$333,800 incl. COE |
| Warranty |
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3 years/100,000km
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WE LIKE |
Sleeper four door sedan…
With a sonorous V8…
Wrung out to 8,200rpm
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WE DON'T LIKE |
Wanting to take the M3 on track…
Only to complain…
That it’s not a track car to begin with!
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From Torque May 2008 issue
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