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As promised, BMW has brought the 2009 BMW M3
The 2009 M3 convertible is built on the same chassis as its siblings and in compare to the E46 M3 convertible, the new cab gets a hard top roof. One thing we noticed, along with the guys at Jalopnik, is that the trunk space is very very limited when the top is down. It was kinda expected but still surprising when actually seeing it.
Not a big fan of the color shown here by BMW but…hey, it's just a car show in the end.
BMW recently unveiled the M3 Concept at the Geneva Auto Show, but now we have info on the production version, 2009 BMW M3, that is set to go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2008.
Autoweek has the first few photos and specs of the new car.
The new car features a 4.0L V8 instead of the 3.2L straight-six in the previous version. The 4.0L is essentially a shortened version of the V-10 in the M5 and it produces 420 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine redlines at 8400 rpm and weighs 30 pounds less than the 3.4L version. The power is put to the ground through a six-speed stick. A double-clutch gearbox may be in the future. BMW estimates a 0-62 time of 4.8 seconds.
The new M3 features all of the latest technology available: regenerative braking, ABS, ASC, CBC and DSC.
Both the coupe and the convertible are built using light weight aluminum and come equipped with some outstanding features like leather wrapped adjustable steering wheel with tilt and telescopic functions, carbon fiber roof panel, climate control with automatic dual control and micron filter, rain-sensing wipers, 6-disc remote changer CD player, AM/FM/satellite-capable radio, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, thigh support and tilt adjustment etc. Other distinguishing features include 19-inch forged alloy wheels, heated leather sport front seats and BMW’s M Drive button on the steering wheel to access driving settings.
Standard safety features include 4 wheel ABS, dynamic stability control, dual two-stage airbags, side curtain airbag active knee protection airbag, electronic brake distribution, four disc brakes including four ventilated discs, in-vehicle BMW assist, remote keyless entry, theft deterrent radio and ignition disable, seat belt pre-tensioners, height adjustable safety belts etc.
Like all the BMW’s both the new M6 models will be sporting LED illumination, high intensity bi-xenon headlights, delay off headlamps and daytime running lights etc. This prestigious model has fully automatic exterior light control, window grid antenna, illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, a 2 v DC power outlet, standard Bluetooth compatibility and a navigation system with voice activation.
The power output of the new M6s is adjustable to three different power levels using the iDrive controls. Steering preferences and suspension can be combined and all sorts of these combinations can be manipulated with a twist of the iDrive knob. The electronically controlled gas-strut shocks and aluminum suspension bits combined with a superb engine allows for confident driving to achieve an acceleration of zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. However, the sexy M6s are borderline gas-guzzlers with a mileage of 11 mpg in cities and 17 mpg on highways.
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