The BMW M3 4.0 MT is looked at here in terms of everyday errands and the belongings carried along the way, focusing on the routine demands of shopping runs and short local journeys.
4 generation · Cabrio
Generation photo. Individual trim appearance may differ.
The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
92 × 75.2 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
3999 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
6
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
420 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
309 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
12
Maximum power rpm
8300 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
400 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3900 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
5.3 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 4
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
17.3 l
Average consumption
12.3 l
Fuel consumption highway
9.4 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
2
Number of seats
4
Width
1976 mm
Height
1392 mm
Length
4615 mm
Body type
Cabrio
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2761 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1539 mm
Trunk volume max
350 l
Trunk volume min
210 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1540 mm
Max weight
Not provided
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
138 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
E93
Vehicle class
D
Body designation
E93
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
S65B40
Additional specifications
Stop
2013-12-31
Start
2007-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
On errand routes, most driving happens at low speed: car parks, junctions, queues. Drivers generally value predictable behaviour when pulling away and easing to a stop, since those moments repeat far more often than open-road acceleration.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Short local trips leave little spare attention. When the switches a driver reaches for most often are learned by feel, adjusting temperature or wipers stops being a task and becomes something handled while the road stays in view.
Body and Practicality
Groceries are the common load, and what helps is keeping them from sliding about. A reusable crate or a bag with firm sides holds shopping together, so unloading at home is one trip rather than several.
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