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BMWM32005 BMW M3Specs & Safety
BMW
M3
2005
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2005 BMW M3 Specs & Safety

The table below shows all 2005 BMW M3 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 2005 BMW M3 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
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Overview

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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MSRP *
$47,300
Invoice *
$43,225
Engine
3.2L I-6 333 HP 262.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,900 rpm
Transmission
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd sequential shift control auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Economy City
16.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Hwy
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
48/50,000

Powertrain

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Engine
3.2L I-6 333 HP 262.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,900 rpm
Transmission
6-spd man w/OD / 6-spd sequential shift control auto-shift man w/OD
Alternator
120 amp
Axle Ratio
3.64
Recommended Fuel Type
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank
16.6 gal.
Exhaust
dual stainless steel with polished tailpipe finish
Drive Type
rear-wheel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Traction Control
ABS & driveline

Steering and Suspension

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Electronic Stability
electronic stability
Ride
sport
Front Suspension
strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springs
coil
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springs
coil
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Steering
rack & pinion
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakes
front and rear
Wheels
18.0 " silver aluminum / 19.0 " polished aluminum / 19.0 "
Front Tires
P225/45ZR18.0BSW performance / P225/40ZR19.0BSW performance
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
255/40 / 255/35

Seating and Interior

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Seating Capacity
5
Front Seat Type
sport
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Front Headrests
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way / 10-way (8-way power) / 12-way (2-way power)
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
8-way / 10-way (8-way power) / 12-way (2-way power)
Rear Seats
60-40 bench
Rear Headrests
adjustable
Rear Armrests
center with pass-thru / center with pass-thru and skibag
Seat Trim
cloth/leather / leather
Door Trim
leather
Headliner
full cloth
Floor Trim
carpet
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insert
aluminum
Gear Shift Knob Trim
leather / chrome

Comfort and Conveniences

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Sunroof
express open/close
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
auto-dimming day-night
Glove Box
locking
Dome Light
fade
Reading Lights
front & rear
Floor Console
full
Cup Holder
front
Instrument Panel Storage
covered bin
Seatback Storage
2
Door Bins
dual
Trunk Lid Trim
carpet
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Cargo Light
cargo light
Air Compressor
tire mobility kit
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Air Filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM, seek-scan / SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
CD
in-dash mounted single
MP3 Player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
10 / 12 harman/kardon
Amplifier
amplifier
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Antenna
window grid diversity
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Heated Door Locks
heated door locks
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Fuel Filler Door Release
fuel filler door release
Cell Phone
pre-wiring / cell phone
Power Outlets
1
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Smokers Package
ashtray
Lighter Elements
front
Emergency SOS
BMW Assist
Instrument Display
analog
Tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clock
in-dash
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Systems Monitor
systems monitor
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Park Distance Control
rear
Navigation System
integrated navigation system
Steering Wheel
telescopic tilt sport
Steering Wheel Material
leather / Alcantara simulated suede
Front Windows
power
Rear Windows
power
1-Touch Open
front and rear
Tinted Windows
light
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Heated Front Wipers
jets
Rain Detecting Wipers
rain detecting wipers
Speed Sensitve Wipers
speed sensitive wipers
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
door mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
door mounted
Overhead Airbag
tube 1st row overhead airbag
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Rear Side Airbag
rear side-impact airbag
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Panic Alarm
panic alarm
Security System
security system

Dimensions and Capacities

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Door Count
2 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume
9.5 cu.ft.
Exterior Length
176.8 "
Exterior Width
70.1 "
Exterior Height
54.0 "
Wheelbase
108 "
Front Tread
57 "
Rear Tread
60 "
Turning Radius
18.1 '
Curb Weight
3,415 lbs.
Drag Coefficient
.33
Front Legroom
41.7 "
Rear Legroom
33.2 "
Front Headroom
37.5 " / 36.3 "
Rear Headroom
36.5 " / 36.2 "
Front Shoulder Room
54.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
52.7 "
Passenger Volume
84 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
9.5 cu.ft.

Exterior Features

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Rear Spoiler
lip
Bumpers
body-colored
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
chrome
Paint
clearcoat monotone / metallic monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated / power remote w/tilt down heated passenger

Warranty

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Style:
Base 2dr Coupe - MSRP $47,300 Base 2dr Convertible - MSRP $55,800
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Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
48/50,000
Major Components Months/Miles
48/50,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
144/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
48/50,000
Maintenance Months/Miles
48/50,000

Safety Ratings

Below is the 2005 BMW M3 safety rating information and crash results as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ratings are based on a star system and can vary by style.

Style
Frontal Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Frontal Rating:

5% or less chance of injury

6% to 10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 25% or less chance of injury

26% or greater chance of injury

Side Rating

NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Side Rating:

10% or less chance of injury

11% to 20% or less chance of injury

21% to 35% or less chance of injury

36% to 45% or less chance of injury

46% or greater chance of injury

Safety data is not currently available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a list of safety-related features, please check the Safety section.

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