2012 BMW M3 2dr Cpe Reviews, Price, Features & Specs

$60,100
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2dr Cpe Key Features & Specs

Kelley Blue Book Value®
$60,100
New Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 City / 20 HWY
Horsepower
414
Seats
4

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Mechanical Features

  • 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
  • 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • 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

Entertainment Features

  • 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)

Interior Features

  • 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

Safety Features

  • 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

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