Driving tips
BMW M3 technology
BMW M3 technology
Vehicle features and options
Compound brake
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
The high-performance braking system has
perforated compound brake discs.
Because of particular structural characteristics,
there may be operation-related noises during
braking. However, this has no effect on per‐
formance, operational reliability and reliability
of the brake.
Correct braking
To keep the brake system in optimum condi‐
tion, it is expedient to apply them at regular in‐
tervals corresponding to the vehicle character.
High-performance engine
General information
With a displacement of 3 liters, the high-per‐
formance engine generates a maximum power
of 425 hp, with Competition Package 444 hp
and a maximum torque of 406 lb ft/550 Nm.
With its spontaneous response behavior, a
speed range of wide utility results. The maxi‐
mum engine speed is 7,600 rpm and is elec‐
tronically controlled. Because of the high en‐
gine dynamics, the maximum engine speed
with the vehicle stationary is reduced.
M carbon ceramic brake
The high-performance braking system has
perforated carbon ceramic brake discs.
Due to properties of the materials used, brak‐
ing may be associated with louder function
noises, particularly in wet conditions, just be‐
fore the vehicle comes to a stop. However, this
has no effect on the performance, operational
reliability and durability of the brake.
The effects of moisture and road salt from us‐
ing a vehicle wash, dew formation overnight,
driving in rain, etc., may render the braking ef‐
fect comparable to that of a conventional brak‐
ing system. This may be perceived as reduced
braking effect and can be compensated for, if
needed, by pressing the brake pedal harder.
Warm-up
During the engine warm-up phase, the high-
performance engine has a somewhat rougher
running behavior because of the emission con‐
trols.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the na‐
ture of the system.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
carwash or wash tunnel, clean the brake discs
and brake calipers with a steam jet or high-
pressure washer as well, to prevent encrusta‐
tions and dirt buildups, caused by salt crystals,
for instance if the vehicle is immobile after‐
wards. The cleaning effect of automatic car‐
washes or wash tunnels is usually not ade‐
quate for this in the area around the wheels.
For more information about the warm-up pro‐
cedure: Engine speed, refer to page 84, and
engine oil temperature, refer to page 85.
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