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
- 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
