The BMW M3 is one of the finest driver’s cars ever made, and I was finally lucky enough to spend a week with one. The heart of the M3 is an exquisite 4.0L V8, making 414hp at a wild 8300rpm. Peak torque is 295 lb-ft, but that entire figure is available at just 3900rpm, a stunning mark of tractability in such a high-revving screamer. Our test car was equipped with a 7-speed DCT (BMW’s name for the fancy dual-clutch gearbox), and the transmission—like other vehicle characteristics like throttle response and suspension—can be adjusted from ‘nice and easy’ to ‘neckbreaking.’ 2011 M3s equipped with this transmission have gone as low as 3.9 sec to 60mph, and 12.5 sec in the 1/4-mile. Yet due to the engine’s powerband, it’s remarkably civilized around town. Gearing is perfect; even in 7th gear, the car is never caught flat-footed. In fact, at 2000rpm in 7th the car will be going just 50mph! That is great for acceleration, bad for fuel economy: the M3 manages just 14 mpg city and 20 highway and gets slapped with the gaz-guzzler tax. That’s really the only chink in the car’s armor, and the M3 instantly became the car by which I measure all sports cars by. —Ross Rapoport, Road Test Editor and Video Host Download the window sticker and see additional photos of the M3 at roadflytv.com Vehicle 2011 M3 Coupe Base Price: $58400 Price as tested: $69925 Engine: 4.0L 32V V8 Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual (DCT) Horsepower: 414 @ 8300 rpm Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm 0 …
AHHHHHHHHHH I WANT IT ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
@naperking Well color is all about personal choice, great car though…
@ph1438 Sparkling Graphite is even better than Space Gray!
this guy looks like he needs a booster seat…
Adise pucas na visokooo heheh :pp :pp
I wish the hot chick reviewed this.
nice shoes…..fag
@niceguys8 space gray is the shit… I bought space gray with Novillo Extended, its a rare color combination and it rocks with the top folded down. He will be happy…
@martinlewis24 Maybe beaten the heck out of… A ride like this you’ve gotta buy new or CPO…
@delaheart Well, I worked overseas in Iraq for about three years and then Cuba… Just work hard, save your dough and every time you want something or going out – ask yourself do I really need this or want the ride…?
@ph1438 nice one MAN!!!! way 2 go!!!!! i just got my first car, its a jetta but im only 15 i hope dat later on i will be posting a comment just like urs !!
THANK YOU!
Love Roadfly but get annoyed when the testers don’t rag the engine to give the viewers a taste of the power or noise.
Thank you Ross
You guys do realize you can buy a used 2010 M3 off autotrader for only $40,000 with about 20k miles on it?
Pretty stiff and tense guy…
@EvenSteven2004 I’m with you man, there are so many FanBoys, both cars are awesome but really I think alot of guys out there’s main interest is just being able to say I drive a BMW, I wonder if these guys are true car enthusiasts or look at me enthusiasts. This is also a guy who plans on getting an M3 coupe but you cant argue with the fact a mustang GT is very comparable in terms of performance at half the price.
@fozzyfozborne Well maybe we want more than jus ur mazda we want BMW which is obviously sumthnu cnt afford ahahahaahahahahaha
Did he just say… keyless entry is in a PACKAGE??? BMW, I love your cars to death, but it’s a 2011 car… my 2011 Mazda 3 has keyless start and entry!
@EvenSteven2004 when you say performace, what do you mean?
@EvenSteven2004 M3 = high performance sexy sure its a higher price …then a stang … but i rather say i drive a BMW then say i drive a …..ford…
my dad is getting one!
it is a space gray
god damn those are ugly shoes
god damn those are ugly shoes dude
You forgot to mention the Camaro ZL1
@rtsnews why are you being so disrespectful to the mustang? In my opinion both cars are good in there own way; besides do you have 60k to spare? With that kind of money i’d much rather buy the more capable,better looking Cadillac CTS-V.
To all the M3 fanboys: Yes, it’s a nice car, but at the end of the day, the fact remains that a Mustang GT delivers the same all around performance for half the price. Sure, you can say “but it’s still a Ford” and to that I’d say: “exactly!”
And lets not forget about the new Mustang Boss 302, which will outperform the M3 completely. BTW, I just recently sold my M3 and I honestly have no interest in the Mustang. I’m just stating the facts in an unbiased manner.