BMW M3 Berlina DKG Drivelogic · 420 CV (2008-2010)

2009
Gasolina
RWD
Automático 7v
BMW Serie 3 - Vista 1
BMW Serie 3 - Vista 2
BMW Serie 3 - Vista 3
BMW Serie 3 - Vista 4

Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 3

Power

420HP

Torque

400Nm

Consumption

11.9l/100

Emissions

285g/km

0-100 km/h

4.7s

Top Speed

250km/h

Weight

1700kg

Price

78,685

Technical summary

Fuel

Gasolina

Transmission

Automático 7v

Traction

RWD

Seats

5 / 4 doors

Trunk

450 L

Tank

63 L

Power

309 kW

Status

Current

Technical specifications

Engine

Maximum power420 CV / 309 kW
Maximum torque400 Nm
Fuel typeGasolina
TransmissionAutomático 7v

Capacities

Tank63 L
Trunk450 L

Detailed analysis of the BMW M3 Berlina DKG Drivelogic · 420 CV (2008-2010)

General description

The E90 generation BMW M3 is a legend with a unique heart. It is the only M3 sedan to have featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine, an engineering masterpiece that screams beyond 8,000 revolutions. It's not just a car, it's a statement of intent, the perfect fusion of a sedan's practicality and the soul of a race car.

Driving experience

Driving it is a visceral, skin-tingling experience. The howl of the V8 as it revs is addictive, a mechanical symphony culminating in an ecstasy of power at 8,300 rpm. The dual-clutch DKG gearbox responds with brutal immediacy; each shift is a jolt that pushes you forward. The rear-wheel drive invites you to play, to feel how the chassis communicates with you in every corner, creating a pure and exciting connection between man and machine.

Design and aesthetics

Its design is a masterpiece of subtlety and aggression. At first glance, it's an elegant 3 Series, but the details betray its true nature: the power dome hood to accommodate the V8, the flared fenders housing wider tracks, and the four exhaust tips that announce its power. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing, an elite athlete in a bespoke suit.

Technology and features

The crown jewel is its S65 engine, a 4.0-liter V8 derived directly from motorsport, capable of reaching supercar revs. It is paired with the 7-speed Drivelogic transmission, a dual-clutch technology that was cutting-edge in its day, offering lightning-fast shifts. The variable M differential and a sublime chassis setup complete a technological package focused on one thing: the pleasure of driving.

Competition

In its time, it faced equally charismatic German titans. The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG challenged it with the brute force of its 6.2-liter V8, while the Audi RS 4 offered a different approach with its high-revving V8 engine and the security of quattro all-wheel drive. A battle of philosophies that marked a golden era for sports sedans.

Conclusion

The M3 E90 Sedan is more than a car; it's an unrepeatable milestone. The last and only time a naturally aspirated V8 beat under the hood of a four-door M3. It represents the zenith of an era, a car with a character and sound that will never return. It's an emotional investment, a piece of automotive history that rewards you with pure sensations every time you turn the key.