BMW M3 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7 DCT, 7 M DCT
    • Average acceleration: 3.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5875 rpm
    • Average torque: 575 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1573 kg / 3468 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2293 kg / 5056 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2014 BMW M3 through generations

  • 3.0 —7 DCT (550 Nm)
  • CS 3.0 —7 M DCT (600 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 7 DCT—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • CS 3.0 7 M DCT—3.7 s to 60 mph (3.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 7 DCT—5500-7300 rpm.
  • CS 3.0 7 M DCT—6250 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 Automatic 7 DCT Rear wheel drive 5500-7300 rpm. 96%
    CS 3.0 Automatic 7 M DCT Rear wheel drive 6250 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-7300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CS 3.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 M DCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 8300 rpm
      • Average torque: 400 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1605 kg / 3539 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2325 kg / 5127 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW M3 through generations

  • 4.0 —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0 6 MT—8300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 8300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 8300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 8300 rpm
      • Average torque: 400 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1810 kg / 3991 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2620 kg / 5777 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW M3 through generations

  • 4.0i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0i 6 MT—8300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 8300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 8300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 4.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 8300 rpm
      • Average torque: 420 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1593 kg / 3513 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2313 kg / 5100 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW M3 through generations

  • 4.0i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • GTS 4.4 —7 DCT (440 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0i 6 MT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • GTS 4.4 7 DCT—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0i 6 MT—8300 rpm.
  • GTS 4.4 7 DCT—8300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 8300 rpm. 69%
    GTS 4.4 Automatic 7 DCT Rear wheel drive 8300 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 8300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle GTS 4.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 8300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7900 rpm
      • Average torque: 368 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1403 kg / 3094 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2033 kg / 4483 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 BMW M3 through generations

  • 3.2i 24V —6 MT (365 Nm)
  • CSL 3.2i 24V —6 MT (370 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2i 24V 6 MT—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CSL 3.2i 24V 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2i 24V 6 MT—7900 rpm.
  • CSL 3.2i 24V 6 MT—7900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2i 24V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7900 rpm. 79%
    CSL 3.2i 24V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7900 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle CSL 3.2i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7900 rpm
      • Average torque: 365 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1655 kg / 3649 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2420 kg / 5336 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW M3 through generations

  • 3.2i 24V —6 MT (365 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2i 24V 6 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2i 24V 6 MT—7900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2i 24V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7900 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.2i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7200 rpm
      • Average torque: 335 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1550 kg / 3418 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2270 kg / 5005 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 BMW M3 through generations

  • 3.0i —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 3.2 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0i 5 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0i 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 3.2 6 MT—7400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 91%
    3.2 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7133 rpm
      • Average torque: 331 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1453 kg / 3204 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2128 kg / 4692 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1992 BMW M3 through generations

  • GT 3.0 —5 MT (323 Nm)
  • 3.0i —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 3.2 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • GT 3.0 5 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0i 5 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.2 6 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • GT 3.0 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 3.0i 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 3.2 6 MT—7400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    GT 3.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 91%
    3.0i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 91%
    3.2 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle GT 3.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6875 rpm
      • Average torque: 235 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1200 kg / 2646 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1740 kg / 3837 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 BMW M3 through generations

  • 2.5 —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.3 —5 MT (230 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 5 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 5 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 2.3 5 MT—6750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 91%
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6750 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW M3 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6750 rpm
      • Average torque: 240 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1360 kg / 2999 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1990 kg / 4388 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1988 BMW M3 through generations

  • 2.3 —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 5 MT—6750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6750 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%