* First-ever V8 BMW M3
* New engine weighs 33 lbs. less than the outgoing M3’s six-cylinder
* 420 horsepower/295 lb-ft at 3900 rpm, 8400 rpm max engine speed
* 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, 155 mph top speed (electronically limited)
* 6-speed manual tranny
* MDrive - allows configuration and retrieval of driver-specific performance settings
* All-new aluminum suspension
* Carbon fiber reinforced roof
* Usual complement of “M” appearance, aerodynamic upgrades. Minimal body panel carryover from 3-series coupe
* Regenerative braking used to power the car’s on-board network
Introducing the 2008 BMW M3 Coupe
To review, here’s a quick, bare-bones summary of the official details surrounding the ‘08 M3 Coupe:
