Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 3
Power
420HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
12.4l/100
Emissions
290g/km
0-100 km/h
4.8s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1655kg
Price
80,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
430 L
63 L
309 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW M3 Coupé · 420 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The E92 generation BMW M3 Coupé is much more than a car; it's a legend on wheels. It represents the swan song of an era, being the first and last series-production M3 with a glorious naturally aspirated V8 engine. A machine born to thrill, combining the elegance of a coupé with the brutality of a purebred sports car.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to begin a ritual of pure connection between man and machine. The heart of the experience is its 4.0-liter V8, a mechanical jewel that begs to be taken to 8,300 rpm in an addictive and celestial howl. The power delivery is linear, wild, and progressive. Every shift with the 6-speed manual gearbox is a deliberate and rewarding act, while the rear-wheel drive and precise hydraulic steering communicate every texture of the asphalt. It's not just fast; it's a torrent of sensations that gives you goosebumps and quickens your pulse.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a masterful balance between aggressiveness and elegance. The fluid lines of the 3 Series Coupé are widened and muscular, with bulging wheel arches, a hood with its characteristic 'power dome,' and the four exhaust tips that announce its potential. It is not ostentatious, but athletic and determined. Every detail, from the carbon fiber roof to lower the center of gravity to the side gills, has a function and screams 'M Power' with timeless sophistication.
Technology and features
Although its true technology lies in the chassis and engine, the M3 E92 was not a spartan car. It incorporated the M Drive system, which allowed the driver to customize the engine response, steering, and stability control, transforming its character at the push of a button. The iDrive infotainment system, although outdated today, was advanced for its time. However, the most impressive technology is the one you don't see, the one you feel: the engineering of a competition-derived engine and a chassis fine-tuned on the Nürburgring.
Competition
In its time, it fought epic battles against other German titans. Its most direct rival was the Audi RS5, with another high-revving naturally aspirated V8 and Quattro all-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG offered a different approach, with a larger displacement V8 and colossal torque, closer to a European 'muscle car'. Against them, the M3 always stood out for its agility, the balance of its chassis, and its soul of a track car.
Conclusion
The BMW M3 E92 is a work of art in automotive engineering, a car that marks the end of a golden era for naturally aspirated engines. It is an investment in happiness for those who value driving in its purest state. It is not just a means of transport; it is a source of unforgettable emotions, a future classic that is already revered today. To own and drive it is to understand why BMW M became 'the most powerful letter in the world'.