A Better 2001′s Model: The BMW M3 for 2002
The BMW M3 is a 2-door car available at your BMW dealer. The M3 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 24 highway miles and 16 city. The M3 competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Acura.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the M3 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.2 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the M3.
The M3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The M3 is 176.90 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 54.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $41,930. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 M3 is a BMW MS design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.60 gallons.
The M3 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the BMW M3
The 2002 model year was very successful for the BMW M3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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