2015 BMW M3 Base RWD Manual

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
• Body-colored door handles
• Body-Colored Front Bumper
• Body-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper
• Clearcoat Paint
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
• Galvanized Steel/Aluminum/Composite Panels
• Light Tinted Glass
• Lip Spoiler
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
• Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
• Tire mobility kit
• Tires: 255/40R18 Front & 275/40R18 Rear -inc: Mixed performance
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Wheels w/Silver Accents
• Wheels: 18 x 9 Front & 18 x 10 Rear -inc: Light alloy V-spoke, style 513M

• 1 LCD Monitor In The Front
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 2-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Seatback Side Bolster Support and Manual Cushion Extension
• 2-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Seatback Side Bolster Support and Manual Cushion Extension
• 4 12V DC Power Outlets
• 40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• 600w Regular Amplifier
• 9 Speakers
• Air filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Audio Theft Deterrent
• Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
• BMW Online Full Service Internet Access
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
• Cargo net
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• Cloth/Leather Upholstery
• Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
• Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver information center
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• Fade-to-off interior lighting
• Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof
• Front And Rear Map Lights
• Front Cupholder
• Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets
• Garage Door Transmitter
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Graphic Equalizer
• Heated Front Sport Seats -inc: lumbar support
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Residual Heat Recirculation and Console Ducts
• Illuminated Locking Glove Box
• Immobilizer
• Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
• Interior Lock Disable
• Interior Trim -inc: Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel Insert, Carbon Fiber Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors
• Outside temp gauge
• Perimeter alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
• Power Rear Windows
• Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, In-Dash Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, DVD-Audio, External Memory Control and 20 Gb Internal Memory
• Radio: AM/FM Audio System
• Real-Time Traffic Display
• Rear Cupholder
• Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
• Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
• Sport Leather Steering Wheel
• Streaming Audio
• Tracker System
• Trip computer
• Valet Function
• Window Grid Diversity Antenna

• 15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 3.46 axle ratio
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 90-Amp/Hr 900CCA Maintenance-Free Battery
• Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Electro-Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
• Engine oil cooler
• Engine: 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder M TwinPower Turbo
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs
• Rear-wheel drive
• Regenerative 210 Amp Alternator
• Sport Tuned Suspension
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• BMW Assist eCall Emergency Sos
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
• Rear child safety locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

BMW had two, seemingly divergent goals that needed to be met with the new M3. The new car had to be both faster and easier to live with, making more power than the previous model, but also getting better fuel economy. BMW tackled the problem by replacing the old V8 with a twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine for the 2015 model year. The new engine makes 425 hp, 11 more horsepower than last year's engine. More impressive however, is the 406 lb-feet of torque that the new 6-cylinder engine offers, 121 ft-lbs more than the old V8 made. BMW claims that the new 6-cylinder engine is up to 25 percent more fuel efficient than the old V8. Power is sent to the rear wheels exclusively, via either a traditional 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. The 6-speed manual offers more feel and driver involvement, but the 7-speed DSG is undoubtedly both the speed and fuel economy champ, with its ability to change gears in the blink of an eye. The M3 is more than just a sedan with a big engine. The car is lower and wider than the standard 3-series, with aggressive styling, a wider stance and a more aerodynamic front end. An aggressive diffuser at the back helps channel air out from under the car at speed. The 2015 M3 also makes extensive use of exotic materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum, helping to keep weight down and avoiding the weight gain that is typically associated with a ground up redesign. Standard features on the BMW M3 include heated exterior mirrors, HID Xenon headlights, 10-way power adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 3-stage heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel with controls for Bluetooth, cruise control and the radio, a navigation system with real time traffic updates and dynamic cruise control. Due to the high levels of standard equipment, the M3 comes in only one trim level, but there are several option packages available on the car. A Drivers Assistance Plus Package adds several cameras, a lane departure warning system, active blind spot protection and a speed limit display. The Executive Package adds headlight washers, comfort access keyless entry, a heads up display system, a heated steering wheel and a rear parking sensors with a camera. Options on the M3 include several different types of 19" wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive suspension, a power rear sunshade, a moonroof, enhanced smartphone integration and a Harman Kardon sound system. Interiors can be optioned in cloth, partial or full leather, with a choice of colors for the leather.