BMW introduced the M3 Base in late 1998 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 1 trim levels for the M3 in 1999: . With two doors and spacious seating for five, the rear-wheel drive M3 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

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The restyled M3 Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

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The M3 Base is equipped with a BMW 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

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The restyled M3 Base is equipped with a BMW 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

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