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BMW M3 Launched: Highlights and Features

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Sourabh Sharma Jaipur
Last Updated : Nov 27 2014 | 10:05 PM IST

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

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  • 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

Source : CarDekho

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First Published: Nov 27 2014 | 5:27 PM IST

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