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2009 BMW 3-Series Sedan specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Small
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Diameter - Front: 12.3 in
Diameter - Rear: 11.8 in
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: RWD
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.1 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 6
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Premium Fuel: Yes
Displacement: 3.0 l ( 2996 cc )
Bore: 88 mm ( 88.0 mm )
Stroke: 85 mm ( 85.0 mm )
Max. Power: 230 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 6500
Max. Torque: 200 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 2750
Compression Ratio: 10.7
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3428 lb
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Height - Body: 55.9 in
Width - Body: 71.5 in
Length: 178.2 in
Front Track: 59.1 in
Rear Track: 59.6 in
Coefficient of Drag: 0.3
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 18
EPA Hwy (mpg): 28
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 38.5 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.5 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 55.4 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 55.1 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.5 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 34.6 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 12 cu ft
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Steering
Steering Ratio: 16.0
Turning Circle: 36.1 ft
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: Independent
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 6
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R): 205/55R16