2008 BMW M3 Houston TX
Reader’s Question:
How is the BMW M3 differs from the outgoing 6-cylinder M3 Coupe or the 335i? What are the feature functions for this new addition to the BMW clan?
Arthur
Houston, TX
The 2008 BMW M3 Coupe is the ideal car technology when it comes to high-performance automobiles. This is one serious sports car sure to catch the attention of passersby in Houston, Texas.
Inside the 2008 BMW M3 Coupe lies a 90° V8 engine with 4-valves per cylinder horsepower which is rated as 414 @ 8,300 rpm. Torque is nevertheless impressive; 295 @ 3,900 rpm. Performance is designed to be smooth, with a strong build in the powerband up to the redline.
A naturally aspirated engine, of lag this is not a turbocharged motor similar to the smaller, yet equally impressive, twin-turbo found in the 2008 BMW 335i. Where lesser sports cars might run out of steam, the M3 Coupe presses on, instead.
Fastest speed is limited to 155 mph. Acceleration for 0-60 mph takes as quick as 4.7 seconds for the 6-speed manually equipped coupe. Both city and highway fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg.
As expected in a high-powered automobile like this, brakes are massive when as compared to a more conventional vehicle. Front and rear brakes measures at least 14.2 and 13.8 inches respectively. Equipped with Dynamic Stability Control, the M3 Coupe is truly unstoppable and breathtaking.
The interiors, the 2008 BMW M3 Coupe wraps all occupants in fine leather with brushed aluminum and carbon-fiber accents. The keen attention to detail is first-class, like what you would expect from a limited production such as this. Steadfast sport seats grab hold in all the right places. Back support is fantastic, as is thigh, hip and leg length of the bottom cushion. A husky 3-spoke steering wheel provides solid feedback for high and low speed steering maneuvers.
In a fast changing world, BMW has superseded the outgoing 6-cylinder M3 Coupe with a light-weight, high performance V8 engine that achieves better fuel economy. Going farther and faster with less is always the best thing. Now, are you considering to visit your local BMW car dealership?
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