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2008 BMW 3-Series Sedan Specifications

  
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationI
Cylinders6
Fuel TypeGasoline
Displacement (cc)29962979
Max. Power (bhp)230300
Max. Power @RPM65005800
Max. Torque (lbft)200300
Max. Torque @RPM27501400-5000
Compression Ratio10.7
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManual
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsRWDAWDRWDAWD
Body  
Generic TypeCar
No Side Doors4
Vehicle SizeSmall
Convertible TopNo
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)34063340358336273605359438253814
Wheelbase (in)108.7
Height - Body (in)55.9
Width - Body (in)71.5
Length (in)178.2
Front Track (in)59.1
Rear Track (in)59.6
Coefficient of Drag0.30
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeIndependent
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Rear Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Diameter - Front (in)11.813
Diameter - Rear (in)11.813.2
ABSStd
Traction ControlStd
Stability ControlStd
Steering  
Steering Ratio16.0
Turning Circle (ft)36.1
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)205/55R16225/45R17
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Max. Passenger Capacity5
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)38.5
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)37.5
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)55.4
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)55.1
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.5
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)34.6
Cargo Volume (cu ft)12
Utility  
Cargo ConfigurationTrunk
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)19181716
EPA Hwy (mpg)28252625
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)15.9