2013 BMW M3 Specs
Find all the specs you need to get to know the 2013 BMW M3 right here.
Written by Amber Reed
Reviewed by Amy Bobinger
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From dimensions to displacement, read on for all the specs you need on the 2013 BMW M3.
The 2013 BMW M3 was a thing of beauty—and whether you’re buying used or are simply curious, we have everything you need to get to know this classic performance coupe.
2013 BMW M3 specs
Available as a coupe or a convertible, the 2013 BMW M3 was a shining example of everything that makes BMW renowned for producing cars for true driving enthusiasts. Want to know what makes this car such an automotive icon? Check out the specs below.
Vehicle
EPA classification | Subcompact car |
|---|---|
Vehicle type | Four passenger, two-door coupe |
Engine
Engine type | DOHC V8—premium gasoline |
|---|---|
Displacement (liters/cubic in.) | 4/244 |
Horsepower | 414 @ 8300 RPM |
Torque | 295 @ 3900 RPM |
Transmission
Description | Six speed automatic or seven speed manual |
|---|---|
First gear ratio (:1) | 4.06 |
Second gear ratio (:1) | 2.40 |
Third gear ratio (:1) | 1.58 |
Fourth gear ratio (:1) | 1.19 |
Fifth gear ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Sixth gear ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
Fuel economy
EPA fuel economy, combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
EPA fuel economy, city | 13 mpg |
EPA fuel economy, highway | 20 mpg |
Range, city (mi.) | 215.8 |
Range, highway (mi.) | 332 |
Fuel tank capacity (gal) | 16.6 |
Wheels and brakes
Front wheel size (in.) | 18 x 8.5 |
|---|---|
Front wheel material | Aluminum |
Front tire size | P245/40ZR18 |
Rear wheel size (in.) | 18 x 9.5 |
Rear wheel material | Aluminum |
Rear tire size | P245/40ZR18 |
Brake type | Four-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Four-wheel |
Front brake rotor diameter x thickness (in.) | 14.2 x 1.2 |
Rear brake rotor diameter x thickness (in.) | 13.8 x 0.9 |
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.) | 108.7 |
|---|---|
Length (in.) | 181.7 |
Width without mirrors (in.) | 71 |
Height (in.) | 54.8 |
Ground clearance (in.) | N/A |
Total passenger volume (cubic feet) | 84 |
Front headroom (in.) | 38 |
Front legroom (in.) | 41.8 |
Front shoulder room (in.) | 55.3 |
Front hip room (in.) | N/A |
Second-row headroom (in.) | 36.5 |
Second-row legroom (in.) | 31.9 |
Second-row shoulder room (in.) | 49.3 |
Second-row hip room (in.) | N/A |
Trunk space (cubic feet) | 9 |
Steering
Steering type | Rack and pinion |
|---|---|
Turning diameter, curb to curb | 38.4 |
Suspension
Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
|---|---|
Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Weight information
Curb weight (lbs) | 3,704 |
|---|---|
Maximum payload capacity (lbs) | N/A |
Gross weight (lbs) | 4,586 |
Options
Trim levels | Base |
|---|---|
Body types | Coupe, convertible |
Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |
Packages | Competition package, Premium package, Cold weather package, |
Exterior colors | 9 |
Interior colors | 11 |
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How to interpret car specs
If a lot of that is Greek to you, never fear! We’ve compiled a quick vocab list featuring some of the basic automotive spec lingo.
- Curb weight: This is the car’s weight with a full tank of gas and standard equipment. This is different from thegross weight, which is the maximum amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry.
- Dimensions: These figures give you all the info you need to know to figure out if a car can fit into your garage—or if you can fit into a car!
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive is the standard for most vehicles, and all-wheel drive is good for those times when you need more traction. Rear-wheel drive is often found on sports and muscle cars, and also some trucks.
- Engine displacement: This lets you know how big the engine is—to be specific, it’s the measurement of how much volume the vehicle’s cylinders take up.
- Ground clearance: This is the distance between a flat surface and the lowest part of a vehicle’s chassis, and is highly relevant when you’re driving off road.
- Horsepower: One horsepower equals the power that’s needed to raise 550 pounds by one foot in one second. It’s a measure of an engine’s power—and has very little to do with actual horses.
- Torque: Torque is horsepower’s buddy in the world of engine specs, but it’s a measure of therotational power of an engineversus just its speed-related power. Horsepower tells you how fast those wheels can turn, and torque tells you how much power is behind the rotation.
- Turning diameter: This figure is the measurement of the smallest semicircle required for the vehicle to make a U-turn, and is an indication of whether that three-point turn is likely to evolve into a four or five-point one.
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