M3

The one that started it. 425 hp twin-turbo six, 2014–2018.

US: model years 2015 to 2018. Elsewhere: built March 2014 to October 2018.

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@5,500-7,300 rpm; identical MY15-MY18 per US sheetsSource

Manual 4.1 sSame on MY17 and MY18 US sheetsSource

7,594 2014–15 cars plus 10,851 2016–18 cars without the Competition Package.Build sheets

Engine

Every F80 has the same twin-turbo six. All about it: S55 engine.

Source

Engine: S55B30T0SourceUS tech sheet engine type; commonly written S55B30
Layout: Inline-6, 4 valves/cyl, two mono-scroll turbochargers, High Precision direct injection, VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOSSourceUS 2015 sheet calls them 'Two single scroll turbochargers'
Displacement: 2,979 ccSource
Bore: 84 mmSource
Stroke: 89.6 mmSource
Compression: 10.2:1Source
Redline: 7,500 rpmSourceMotorTrend spec table 'REDLINE 7,500 rpm'. BMW sheets do not state redline; the oft-quoted 7,600 rpm limiter is not primary-sourcedSources differ: 7,500 (MotorTrend) vs 7,600 (common forum/press claim, unverified)
Power (US): 425 hpSource@5,500-7,300 rpm; identical MY15-MY18 per US sheets
Power (EU): 317 kW · 431 PSSourceUK sheet labels it 'Kw/hp 317/431' (metric hp = PS)
Peak power at: 5500-7300Source
Torque: 406 lb-ft · 550 NmSource
Peak torque from: 1850-5500Source
Oil capacity: 6.5 LSourceCS EU sheet lists 7.0 L (oil change with filter)
Fuel: US: AKI 91 min / AKI 93 recommended; EU: RON95-98Source

Speed

Source

0–60 mph (BMW): Manual 4.1 s · DCT 3.9 sSourceSame on MY17 and MY18 US sheets
0–100 km/h (BMW): Manual 4.3 s · DCT 4.1 sSourceUK sheet 0-62 mph identical
Quarter mile (BMW): Manual 12.3 s · DCT 12.1 sSource
0–1000 m (BMW): Manual 22.2 s · DCT 21.9 sSource
50–75 mph, 4th/5th: Manual 3.5/4.2 · DCT 3.5/4.3Source
Top speed: 155 mph limited · 174 mph with M Driver's PackageSource155 mph / 250 km/h limited per sheet; 174 mph (280 km/h) with M Driver's Package (7ME). US price guides list 7ME only on MY2018 ($2,500); MY15-17 US availability unconfirmed

Drivetrain

Gears, 6-speed manual: 1: 4.11 2: 2.315 3: 1.542 4: 1.179 5: 1 6: 0.846 R: 3.727Source6-speed manual, BMW designation 'K'
Gears, 7-speed DCT: 1: 4.806 2: 2.593 3: 1.701 4: 1.277 5: 1 6: 0.844 7: 0.671 R: 4.172SourceM DKG 436 7-speed M DCT Drivelogic
Final drive: 3.462:1SourceSame for 6MT and 7DCT, all MYs and CS
Differential: Active M Differential: electronically controlled multi-plate LSD, 0-100% lock, standardSource

Weight & size

Curb weight (US): MY2015 6MT 3540, 7DCT 3595 · MY2017 6MT 3575, 7DCT 3630 · MY2018 6MT 3575, 7DCT 3630SourceMY2015 from 2015 sheet; MY2017/18 from those sheets (sources: us17_tech, us18_tech). MY2016 sheet not foundSources differ: US curb weight rose 35 lb between MY2015 and MY2017 sheets; reason not stated (likely LED lights/equipment)
Weight (DIN): Manual 1520 kgSourceDIN unladen, no driver
Weight (EU): Manual 1595 kgSourceEU unladen, incl. 75 kg driver; DCT ~ +25-40 kg not stated on this sheet
Weight as tested: C/D Manual 3580 lb · C/D Manual LT 3559 lb · C/D DCT 3613 lb · MT DCT 3498 lb · MT DCT LT 3571 lbSourceMagazine scale weights vary with options
Weight split F/R: Manual 51.6/48.4 · DCT 52.2/47.8Sourceempty car; MY17/18 sheets: rear 48.4 (6MT) / 48.1 (DCT)
GVWR: Manual 4630 lb · DCT 4675 lbSource
Length: 184.5 inSourceUS 4687 mm; EU/UK sheets list 4671 mm (bumper difference)
Length (EU): 4,671 mmSource
Width: 73.9 inSource1877 mm
Width with mirrors: 80.2 inSource
Height: 56.1 inSource1424 mm; 2018 Competition US sheet lists 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 110.7 inSource2812 mm
Front track: 1,579 mmSource62.2 in
Rear track: 1,603 mmSource63.1 in; CS EU sheet 1604 mm
Ground clearance: 4.7 inSource120 mm; CS 119 mm
Turning circle: 40 ftSource12.2 m
Fuel tank: 60 LSource15.8 US gal
Trunk: 480 LSourceUS EPA 12.0 cu ft; US SAE 'press' 17.0 cu ft; CS EU sheet lists 445 L
Drag (Cd × A): 0.34 x 2.29 m2SourceCS EU sheet: 0.355 x 2.25
Steering ratio: 15:1Source

Chassis

Brakes: M Compound: front 4-piston fixed calipers, vented & cross-drilled discs 15.0 in (380 mm); rear 2-piston fixed, 14.6 in (370 mm)SourceInch diameters from US 2015 sheet; mm conversions = inch*25.4 rounded (380/370)
Carbon ceramic brakes: M Carbon Ceramic (option 2NK): front 6-piston fixed calipers, 15.75 in (400 mm) discs; rear 4-piston fixed, 15.0 in (380 mm)SourceDisc diameters: BMW US 2015 sheet (MotorTrend measured 15.8/15.0 in). Piston counts: BMW M3 CS EU press kit (
Wheels & tires (US std): 18 in Style 513M V-spoke (2PN): F 9Jx18 255/40 ZR18 95Y, R 10Jx18 275/40 ZR18 99YSourceSizes from us15_tech; style code from US price guides MY15-MY18. UK sheet misprints front tyre as 225/40
Optional wheels (US): 19 in Style 437M double-spoke (2VY silver / 2VZ black), $1,200: F 9Jx19 255/35 ZR19, R 10Jx19 275/35 ZR19, Michelin Pilot Super SportSourceSizes from MotorTrend 2015 comparison spec table ( required for CCB
Suspension: Front aluminium double-joint spring strut; rear aluminium five-link; Adaptive M Suspension (2VF) $1,000 option MY15-16, standard MY17+ (ZSU standard suspension no-cost delete)SourceOption/standard status from US price guides MY15/MY16 (2VF $1,000) and MY17/MY18 (ZSU delete option)

Inside & trim

Seats: M sport front seats, electric adjust, heated; 5 seatsSource

Fuel & price

EPA mpg: Manual 17/26/20 · DCT 17/24/19SourceSame on MY18 US sheet (us18_tech); fueleconomy.gov cross-check pending
CO₂ (EU): Manual 204 g/km · DCT 194 g/kmSourceNEDC
Fuel use (EU): Manual 32.1 mpg imp · DCT 34.0 mpg impSourceNEDC; ~8.8/8.3 L/100 km

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