2021 BMW M3 Base
The 2021 BMW M3 Base is a 473-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 sedan with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $69,900 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 473 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque at 2650-6130 rpm, spinning to a 7,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The M3 measures 189.1 inches long on a 112.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,840 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $69,900 |
| MSRP with Destination | $70,895 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-6 Twin-Turbo (S58B30O0) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2650-6130 rpm |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve, VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | M TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | M Sport rear differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (LS58) |
| 1st Gear | 4.11 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.32 (72 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.54 (108 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.18 (141 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (166 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.85 (196 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.73 |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | M Compound brakes, six-piston fixed calipers |
| Front Brake Disc | 380 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | 370 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.5J x 18" |
| Wheels Rear | 10.5J x 19" |
| Tires Front | 275/40ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35ZR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.1 in |
| Width | 74.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
| Front Track | 63.7 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,840 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 52.9% / 47.1% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.6 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline