2012 BMW M3 Specifications

6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch

4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing

8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire)

Distributorless electronic ignition system

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics

Engine start/stop button

Oil coolant heat exchanger

Distributorless electronic ignition system

3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor

Rear wheel drive

Oil coolant heat exchanger

M suspension with twin-joint spring-strut front axle, subframe, front axle tie-rod and stiffening plate in aluminum, rear axle subframe in steel, track control arm and spring strut in aluminum and lightweight steel construction

Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers

Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic)

4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled compound disc brakes with floating brake rotors

M quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips

Double Spoke (Style 219M) Bright Silver finish M light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear -inc: 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires

Aluminum hood with powerdome

Flat-paneled underbody

Carbon-fiber roof (not available with moonroof, which requires a steel roof)

Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front, steel impact absorbers at the rear, and front-compressible elements

Front and rear spoiler (M3 Convertible does not have a rear spoiler)

Flared front and rear fenders including wheel arches, vent gills in front fenders with integrated indicator and M3 logo

M rear apron with diffuser

Shadowline trim

Xenon Adaptive low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling and Cornering Lights function

Adaptive light control

White turn-signal indicators

Adaptive brakelights

Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks

M exterior side-view mirrors in body color with double bridge in black

Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control

AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, MP3 capability and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system

Hi-fi sound system

HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception

iPod and USB adapter

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)

Anthracite and black cloth/leather upholstery

Manually-adjustable front M sport seats including manually adjustable thigh support, power-adjustable backrest side bolsters and 4-way power lumbar support

Adjustable seat width/lumbar

Split fold-down rear seats (M3 Convertible fold-down rear seats include two convenience hooks)

Folding rear-seat headrests

Adjustable front armrest

Door sills with BMW M3 logo

Floor mats

3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone; M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment

M-design instrument cluster with titanium-finish-ringed instrument dials and red needles

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service display

Check Control vehicle monitoring system

Tachometer with variable warning zones and oil temperature display

On-board computer with detailed vehicle information, including travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature (including freezing temperature warning)

Multi-function remote control

Cruise control with column-mounted stalk

Power front/rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation (in M3 Coupe, rear windows are stationary and do not include up/down operation)

Electric interior trunk release

Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature

Keyless entry -inc: remote trunk release

Vehicle & key memory

Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)

Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector

M Drive

Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

Rear window defogger

Console valet and cupholders

Auxiliary pwr outlet

Smoker's pkg -inc: cigarette lighter, ash tray

Titanium Shadow interior trim

Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror

Anthracite headliner

BMW ambiance lighting front and rear

Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors

Front seatback storage nets

Fully finished trunk

High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control

All season traction with variable M differential lock

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment

Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags

Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear

Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

BMW Assist w/enhanced BT & USB

BMW Ultimate Service (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)

BMW Assist Safety Plan includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Office features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)

M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

Automatic safety-belt assistant

Automatic front safety-belt pretensioners

Child-seat automatic safety-belt locking device in rear seats

Tire Pressure Monitor

Emergency trunk release