New breakthrough from BMW. 2011 BMW M3 is now achieving outstanding performance with impressive efficiency, 4.0-liter V8 engine to mobilize high-revving 309 kW/420 bhp, enabling excellent acceleration response due to a unique incentive. In addition to attractive characteristics, eight-cylinder engine – developed specifically for – 2011 BMW M3 is characterized by high efficiency, extremely high. With the potential for additional efficiencies are now pressing the Auto Start Stop Function. This helps avoid idling phase of the drive when stopped in the intersection or in traffic. To prevent the consumption of fuels that do not need to turn off the engine when the vehicle stops. As soon as the driver wishes to continue driving, the engine is switched on again without delay. 2010 BMW M3 choose Auto Stop function which can be used either in a vehicle with a standard six-speed manual transmission with double clutch transmission with Drivelogic M. Increased efficiency carried by the Auto Start Stop Function up to 8 percent from 24 grams of CO2 per kilometer, depending on model and transmission type. For example, the 2011 BMW M3 Coupé with M double-clutch seven-speed transmission and a V8 engine Drivelogic supported by high-revving, with a 309 kW/420 bhp now reached an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 11.2 liters per 100 kilometer (six-speed manual transmission: 12.4 liters). The same figures apply to 2011 BMW M3 Sedan. In the case of the BMW M3 Convertible in 2011, fuel consumption is reduced to an average of 11.5 liters (dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic M) or 12.7 liters (six-speed manual transmission) per 100 kilometers. All versions of the 2011 BMW M3 will also meet the exhaust norms EU5 emissions in the future.

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