For Sensational performance and handling; impressive refinement and a comfortable ride. Plenty of space for four people.
Against The official average fuel consumption of 22.8 mpg is extremely optimistic; heavy rear tyre wear is inevitable.
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The M3 is a bespoke sports car with outrageous performance and outrageous thirst.
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Target Price team says:
To many the combination of the letter M followed by the number 3 represents the absolute pinnacle of BMW M Division’s expertise. It’s difficult to argue against that, the M3 offering quite sensational pace allied to remarkable day-to-day usability.
Trick electronics and its clever differential can all be tailored to suit the particular driver via the iDrive controller and the M button on the steering wheel allows you to turn the M3 from pussycat to feral tomcat with the prod of your thumb.
The 4.0-litre V8 engine is fast at low revs but keeps piling on the pace as you head up towards its high 8,500rpm redline.
Three models are offered, a coupe, saloon and convertible. The purists will baulk at the drop-top; it’s not quite as fast and sharp as its closed relatives. The coupe is very showy with its carbonfibre roof, while the saloon perhaps offers the best all-round M car experience possible.
Reader test team says:
BMW M3 Coupe 4.0 V8 2dr
A coupe that seats 4 adults in comfort, has a big…
5
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Just changed from 335d which was remapped to…
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BMW M3 Coupe 4.0 V8 2dr
I have owned the manual M3 coupe for 8 months and…
4
out of 5 stars
BMW M3 Coupe 4.0 V8 2dr
I have owned the manual m3 coupe for 6 months and…
4
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