BMW M3 dimensions

The 2012 BMW M3 might be the best all-around vehicle for the driving enthusiast. To the track, the office or day care, the BMW M3 handles it all with purpose and style. BMW M3 Convertible offers the following pros: Sublime high-revving V8; otherworldly handling; relaxed highway ride; convertible's sleek retractable hardtop. BMW M3 Convertible drawbacks are: Limited dashboard storage; relatively cramped back bench.

The 2012 BMW M3 is available in coupe and convertible body styles. There is no BMW M3 sedan for 2012.

Traditional equipment contains 18-inch wheels, a limited-slip back differential, automatic and adaptive xenon headlights, automatic wipers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, manual sport seatings with power-adjustable side bolsters and lumbar support, leather-cloth upholstery, Bluetooth, the BMW Assist telematics service and a Single-cd audio system with HD radio, Usb/ipod interface and an optional stereo slot.

The coupe adds a carbon-fiber roof and split-folding back bench, while the convertible gets a power-retractable hardtop, performance front seatings with driver bench memory and sun-reflective leather.

The Cold Weather suite adds heated front seatings and retractable headlight washers, while the Luxury suite bundles convenience and tech features, including power-folding mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, updated leather, various dashboard trim, back parking sensors and a navigator (with real-time traffic and voice command). The same suite for the coupe also contains performance front seatings, a performance back sunshade and leather upholstery.

Many of the above items are available à la carte along with 19-inch wheels, a sunroof (requires replacing the coupe's carbon-fiber roof with steel), heated front seatings and a luxury audio system.

Finally, the coupe can be fitted with the Competition suite, which adds adaptive suspension dampers, 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires, a lowered suspension and various programming for EDC and stability control. .