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2008 BMW 3-Series Coupe Specifications

  
Engine  
ConfigurationI
Cylinders6
Fuel TypeGasoline - Premium
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Displacement (cc)29962979
Bore (mm)85.084.0
Stroke (mm)88.089.6
Max. Power (bhp)230300
Max. Power @RPM65005800
Max. Torque (lbft)200300
Max. Torque @RPM27501400-5000
Compression Ratio10.710.5
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManual
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsRWDAWDRWDAWD
Body  
Generic TypeCar
No Side Doors2
Vehicle SizeSmall
Convertible TopNo
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)34173351358336273582357137703759
Wheelbase (in)108.7
Height - Body (in)54.1
Width - Body (in)70.2
Length (in)180.6
Front Track (in)59.1
Rear Track (in)59.6
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeMacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Rear Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Diameter - Front (in)11.813.7
Diameter - Rear (in)11.813.2
ABSStd
Traction ControlStd
Stability ControlStd
Steering  
Steering Ratio16.0
Turns Lock-to-Lock3.0
Turning Circle (ft)36.138.736.138.7
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)225/45R17
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)38.4
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)36.8
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)55.3
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)51.9
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.8
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)33.7
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row2
Cargo Volume (cu ft)11.1
Utility  
Cargo ConfigurationTrunk
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)19181716
EPA Hwy (mpg)28252625
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)15.9