What is the BMW M3?
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986. The initial model was available in a coupé body style, with a convertible body style added soon after.
How fast is the BMW M3 from zero to 60 mph?
When we tested an automatic M3 equipped with the Competition package, it blasted from zero to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds. Key rivals such as the Cadillac CTS-V and the Mercedes-AMG C63 S were both slightly faster at 3.6 and 3.9 seconds to 60 mph, respectively.
What kind of transmission does a BMW M3 have?
Initially, the M3 was produced with a 6-speed manual transmission. In April 2008, the E90/E92/E93 M3 became the first BMW to be available with a dual-clutch transmission when the 7-speed Getrag “M-DCT” transmission was introduced as an option.
Is this the next-generation BMW M3?
There have been a lot of rumors about the next-generation M3, but without any of these being actually confirmed by an official. This week, BMW M’s head of product planning, Carsten Pries, was willing to share the first official details about Bavaria’s sports sedan set to go up against AMG’s C63 and Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Who owns a Brabham BT21A?
Albert Poon of Hong Kong acquired a Brabham BT21A (or possibly a BT21) towards the end of 1967 for racing in South East Asia.
When did the BMW M3R come out in Canada?
Sales of the North American M3 in Canada began in 1997. In order to race in the Australian Super Production series, fifteen M3-Rs were sold by BMW Australia in 1994. With a power output of 240 kW (322 hp), the M3-R is the most powerful production E36 M3.
Did the BMW M3 ever win the 24 hours of Nurburgring?
In 2003, the M3 GTR returned to competition at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, with two cars run by Schnitzer Motorsport. The GTR won the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2004 and 2005, and competed in the 24 Hours Spa. The M3 model of the E90/E92/E93 3 Series range was powered by the BMW S65 V8 engine and was produced in sedan, convertible and coupé body styles.