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BMW

E90 M3

4s0–60 MPH
282TOP SPEED KPH
420HORSEPOWER

Notes

The BMW E90 M3 is a five-seater, four-door sedan produced from 2008 until 2012 in Munich, Germany. This compact executive car runs with a naturally-aspirated DOHC 32-valve 8.8 L V8 gasoline engine that delivers  420 HP power at 8300 RPM. The multi-point indirect fuel injection system coming from stock is electrically limited to a top speed of 156 mph (250 km/h), accelerating from 0-62mph in 4 seconds. The BMW E90 M3 has a 6-speed manual transmission on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. It comes from the factory with electrical steering, a coil spring front suspension, and a helical spring on the rear.

The BMW E90 M3's $56,500 price tag is a step above other popular sedan vehicles. The whole luxury/performance package is well worthy, weighing around 3540 lbs, with a fuel efficiency of 13.7-12.8 l/100km. The E90 M3 default set of wheels comes with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40 R18 in the front and 265/40 R18 in the back. A ventilated-disc braking set covers both axes with an ABS assisting system. The E90 M3 is super comfortable, reliable, very fast, and looks good everywhere you go. Fanboys and enthusiasts expect this sedan to become a classic BMW over the years to come.

Rank
horsepower
420
WEIGHT KG
1,605
Power to Weight
0.26
CURRENT VALUE
$40,000

OEM Specs

engine Description
Naturally-aspirated DOHC 90° 32-valve V8
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
282
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$56,500
gearbox
MANUAL 6-SPEED
torque
400 N.M
Model Years
2008-2013

YEAR NOTES

2008: The E90 M3 sedan was introduced with a 4.0L naturally aspirated S65 V8 engine producing 414 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, featuring high-revving capabilities and a redline of 8,400 rpm. It came standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, with the option of a 7-speed M-DCT dual-clutch transmission, marking the first time a DCT was offered on an M3. The sedan offered a slightly more practical design with four doors but retained the same performance as the E92 coupe.
2009: The M3 sedan continued largely unchanged in terms of performance. Minor updates were made to the iDrive infotainment system, improving usability with a new interface and revised controls. Additional customization options became available, allowing for more personalization of interior materials and trims.
2010: BMW introduced the Competition Package (ZCP) as an option for the M3 sedan, which included a lowered suspension by 10mm, revised Electronic Damping Control (EDC) settings, and unique 19-inch wheels. The package was designed to enhance handling and agility for more track-focused driving, making the M3 sedan even sharper in performance. This year also saw further refinements in iDrive, with enhanced navigation and connectivity options.
2011: The final production year for the E90 M3 saw the model continue with no major changes, as BMW prepared to end production of the V8-powered M3 sedan. Special editions and custom options were offered in select markets to mark the end of production, celebrating the unique attributes of the E90 M3 as the only M3 sedan with a naturally aspirated V8 engine.

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From 48 documented builds

TrendsBMW E90 M3 track builds commonly start with Bridgestone RE-71RS tires and KW Clubsport suspension. As builds escalate, owners move to Nankang CR-S tires, Akrapovic GT4 exhaust, and ESS G1 superchargers. Full race builds feature extreme components like Intrax 4-way suspension, Drenth DG400 sequential gearboxes, and AP Racing pedal boxes.

Medium

36 builds
Tires Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS6· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R3· Hankook Ventus RS43· Falken Azenis RT6602· Pirelli DH2
Suspension KW Clubsport11· MCS 2WNR4· Hotchkis Sway Bars3· GAS Front Tension Arm Monoball3· Dinan Camber Plates2
Brakes PFC 118· PFC BBK8· Ferodo DS1.113· Stainless Steel Brake Lines3· Raybestos Performance Street2
Intake/Exhaust Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust4· Fi Exhaust3· Eventuri Intake3· Bimmerworld Catless X-Pipe3· Pipercross Air Filter2
Power/Tune Epic Tune3· Alpine MSS Stage 22· Euro Transmission Tune2· Epic Motorsports Tune2· Alpine Stage 2 Tune2
Aero APR GT-250 Wing4· GT4 Front Lip4· N15 Fender Vents3· Trackspec Hood Vents3· Team Schirmer Wing3
Drivetrain OS Giken LSD3· CAE Shifter2· 034 Motorsport Rubber Motor Mounts2· Dinan DCT Tune1· ECS Poly Differential Bushings1
Wheels BBS E885· Apex ARC-83· Apex VS-5RS2· Titan 7 TR-102· HRE FF151
Weight Recaro Pole Position5· Sparco Racing Seat3
Other 425 Motorsports Half Cage3· Schroth 6pt Harnesses3· Dinan Pulleys1· Brey Krause Direct Mounts1· Schroth Quickfit Pro1

Heavy

OEM Pace+3.9% 3 builds
Tires Nankang CR-S1· Nankang AR-11
Suspension KW Clubsport1· Ground Control Camber Plates1· Öhlins Road & Track1· Swift Springs1
Brakes PFC BBK1· StopTech BBK1· Project Mu Club Racer1· StopTech SR301
Intake/Exhaust Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust1· Eventuri Intake1
Power/Tune Epic Tune1· ESS G1 Supercharger1
Aero GT4 Front Lip1· Team Schirmer Wing1
Drivetrain CAE Shifter1
Wheels BBS E881
Weight Recaro Pole Position1· Stripped Interior1
Other Custom Roll Cage1· Racing Seat1· Race One Navigator1

Race

OEM Pace+5.9% 5 builds
Tires Yokohama Advan A0522· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS1· Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R1
Suspension MCS 2-Way2· BMW Motorsport WTCC Unibal Wishbones1· Intrax Suspension 4 Way1· KW Clubsport1· SPL Rear Toe Arm1
Brakes PFC BBK2· AP Racing Pedalbox1· AP Racing 6-Piston Calipers1· AP Racing 4-Piston Calipers1· KMP Race ABS1
Intake/Exhaust Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust2· Eventuri Intake2· BMC Air Filter1
Power/Tune Epic Tune2· KMS Engine ECU1· ESS G1 Supercharger1
Drivetrain CAE Shifter2· Drenth DG4001· KMP Paddleshift1· BMW Motorsport LSD Differential1· KMP Drive Shafts1
Wheels BBS E882· Porsche Centerlock System1
Weight Recaro Pole Position2· Momo Start Seat1
Other AIM MXS Dashboard1· Setrab Oil Cooler1· AP Racing Airjack System1· Freeline Electric Extinguisher1· LTEC Seatbelts1

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:27.7 S P SM Circuit Grand Bayou (1.8 Mile) Stock 01 Feb, 2013 27 Dec, 2023 -9.03s +10.66%
1:16.8 P Donnington Park National Circuit Medium 10 May, 2024 15 Jun, 2024 -7.74s +9.35%
1:52.7 C O Buttonwillow Raceway (25A CW) Race 15 Jan, 2022 06 Feb, 2022 -6.93s +5.81%
1:53.6 C Buttonwillow Raceway (25CW) Race 06 Mar, 2022 02 Nov, 2024 -5.19s +4.35%
1:51.0 Inde Motorsports Ranch (Main CW) Race 06 Jan, 2018 04 Sep, 2021 -4.85s +4.13%
1:56.0 Buttonwillow Raceway (25CW) Race 14 Jun, 2020 01 Feb, 2026 -4.84s +4.04%
1:23.2 P Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Heavy 05 Jan, 2025 08 Jan, 2025 -3.27s +3.66%
1:48.3 P Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Heavy 09 Feb, 2022 25 Aug, 2022 -4.17s +3.58%
1:51.6 SM Oregon Raceway Park (CW) Medium 19 Jun, 2023 04 Aug, 2024 -3.98s +3.54%
1:45.6 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 05 Apr, 2021 08 May, 2023 -3.32s +3.10%
1:22.3 SM Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) Medium 30 Jun, 2023 01 Aug, 2024 -2.52s +3.03%
1:57.3 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Medium 18 Dec, 2022 21 Jan, 2023 -3.41s +2.87%
1:29.6 SM Pacific Raceways Medium 19 Mar, 2023 18 Aug, 2024 -2.39s +2.64%
1:13.6 P C Eagles Canyon Raceway (1.65 Mile CCW) Medium 06 Oct, 2019 14 Jan, 2023 -1.94s +2.46%
1:48.6 High Plains Raceway (Full) Race 29 Apr, 2021 02 Jun, 2021 -2.88s +2.40%
1:56.7 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 19 Sep, 2016 17 Jan, 2026 -2.63s +2.26%
1:52.9 SM Oregon Raceway Park (CW) Medium 12 Jun, 2022 10 Oct, 2022 -2.52s +2.21%
1:33.6 O C Pueblo Motorsports Park Race 30 May, 2021 02 Jun, 2021 -2.09s +2.04%
2:15.9 SM Area 27 Medium 06 Apr, 2024 05 Jun, 2024 -2.7s +1.96%
1:55.4 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) Race 21 Apr, 2022 21 Oct, 2024 -2.27s +1.82%
1:36.5 Circuit Zolder Race 12 Nov, 2022 21 Jan, 2024 -1.93s +1.81%
1:31.6 Pacific Raceways Medium 15 Jun, 2025 26 Jun, 2025 -1.61s +1.77%
1:47.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 23 Feb, 2018 01 Jun, 2021 -2.01s +1.72%
1:25.4 P C Pacific Raceways Medium 22 May, 2021 02 Jun, 2021 -1.56s +1.71%
1:45.3 Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) Race 09 Feb, 2025 12 Feb, 2025 -1.91s +1.66%
1:46.9 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) Race 20 Jan, 2025 22 Jan, 2025 -1.89s +1.62%
1:28.7 Road Atlanta Race 08 Apr, 2022 23 Nov, 2023 -1.41s +1.47%
1:08.7 Talladega Gran Prix Raceway Medium 05 Dec, 2020 07 Aug, 2022 -0.91s +1.34%
2:06.2 Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Medium 16 Sep, 2024 24 Sep, 2024 -1.57s +1.23%
1:58.2 Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Race 24 Aug, 2021 04 Aug, 2022 -1.53s +1.20%
1:38.2 Laguna Seca (Current) Medium 30 Dec, 2024 04 Jan, 2025 -1.09s +1.10%
1:17.9 C O Harris Hill Raceway (CW) Race 21 Apr, 2021 26 Jul, 2023 -0.88s +1.04%
2:26.5 Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) Race 27 May, 2019 09 Aug, 2022 -1.45s +0.92%
2:04.9 Lausitzring (GP Circuit) Medium 28 Aug, 2021 04 Mar, 2026 warning
2:16.6 Circuit of the Americas - COTA Race 13 Feb, 2022 04 Aug, 2022 -1.17s +0.80%
1:52.5 S Mandalika International Street Circuit Light 30 Jan, 2024 02 Jul, 2024 -0.86s +0.76%
1:45.1 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Race 06 May, 2025 18 May, 2025 -0.63s +0.58%
1:35.7 Laguna Seca (Current) Race 07 Feb, 2025 23 Apr, 2025 -0.57s +0.57%
2:02.0 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Medium 02 Jun, 2023 04 Jul, 2023 -0.68s +0.56%
1:50.8 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 20 Jun, 2025 26 Jun, 2025 -0.56s +0.51%
1:54.4 Mandalika International Street Circuit Medium 16 Oct, 2001 02 Jul, 2024 -0.42s +0.37%
1:34.3 Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) Race 04 Aug, 2017 01 Jun, 2021 -0.13s +0.13%
1:54.7 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Race 18 Jul, 2017 01 Jun, 2021 -0.12s +0.10%
1:12.3 Zwartkops Race 04 Mar, 2024 18 Jan, 2026 -0.02s +0.03%
1:55.5 Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) Medium 07 Oct, 2025 23 Oct, 2025 +0.04s -0.04%
1:22.6 C Thermal Club (South Palm CCW) Race 20 Feb, 2015 29 May, 2021 +0.23s -0.27%
1:39.8 Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) Medium 01 Nov, 2022 19 May, 2023 +0.3s -0.30%
1:37.4 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Race 02 Jul, 2025 03 Jul, 2025 +0.41s -0.42%
1:51.9 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 15 Apr, 2017 31 May, 2021 +0.61s -0.51%
2:09.7 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) Medium 14 Mar, 2025 03 May, 2025 +0.66s -0.52%
1:43.8 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 02 Oct, 2021 04 Oct, 2021 +0.61s -0.55%
1:16.7 Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) Race 08 Mar, 2022 02 Nov, 2024 +0.45s -0.55%
1:44.3 Carolina Motorsports Park Race 03 Jul, 2025 04 Jul, 2025 +0.61s -0.58%
2:10.3 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) Medium 05 Jul, 2020 21 Jan, 2024 +0.83s -0.65%
1:54.7 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Stock 16 Apr, 2017 31 May, 2021 +0.96s -0.80%
1:07.7 Wakefield Park Raceway Medium 17 Jan, 2022 16 Nov, 2024 +0.55s -0.81%
1:46.9 Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) Medium 11 Jul, 2020 02 Jun, 2021 +0.99s -0.87%
1:45.6 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Heavy 03 Jun, 2023 06 Aug, 2024 +0.98s -0.88%
1:50.8 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Medium 03 Dec, 2022 29 Aug, 2024 +1.04s -0.93%
2:09.6 S Lausitzring (GP Circuit) Stock 13 May, 2026 13 May, 2026 +1.26s -1.00%
1:40.5 Laguna Seca (Current) Medium 01 Apr, 2024 23 Jun, 2024 +1.26s -1.24%
1:40.3 Barber Motorsports Park Light 10 Jul, 2023 08 Aug, 2023 +1.35s -1.32%
1:44.0 MSR Houston (CCW) Medium 14 Dec, 2019 02 Jun, 2021 +1.5s -1.39%
1:04.2 Autódromo Moisés Solana Stock 15 Feb, 2021 07 Jan, 2024 +0.89s -1.42%
1:50.1 Sonoma Raceway (Long) Medium 21 Sep, 2025 27 Sep, 2025 +1.63s -1.46%
1:21.3 P C Harris Hill Raceway (CCW) Medium 07 Dec, 2023 10 Dec, 2023 +1.33s -1.53%
2:05.2 Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) Stock 05 Sep, 2016 07 Feb, 2026 +1.92s -1.57%
1:29.7 Thunderhill (West) Light 17 Aug, 2025 21 May, 2026 +1.45s -1.65%
58.0 Lime Rock Park (CW) Medium 26 Aug, 2019 04 Nov, 2022 +1.07s -1.74%
1:22.0 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) Medium 29 May, 2019 31 Aug, 2022 +1.55s -1.77%
2:26.9 Sebring (CW) Race 24 Mar, 2025 03 Jul, 2025 +2.71s -1.83%
1:47.0 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Race 17 Jul, 2017 01 Jun, 2021 +2.14s -1.89%
1:24.0 Thunderhill (CW) Medium 01 Apr, 2023 17 Feb, 2024 +1.75s -2.00%
2:07.2 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) Medium 24 Apr, 2023 23 Nov, 2023 +2.71s -2.10%
1:15.5 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) Heavy 28 Mar, 2021 01 Feb, 2026 +1.6s -2.12%
1:20.0 SM P Manfeild (Grand Prix) Stock 19 Dec, 2020 23 Jan, 2026 flag
1:27.2 Thunderhill (West) Medium 12 Dec, 2020 19 May, 2023 +2.01s -2.28%
1:29.1 Thunderhill (West) Light 17 Mar, 2022 01 Nov, 2024 +2.18s -2.46%
1:31.2 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt (Pre 2024)) Medium 03 Oct, 2022 02 Nov, 2022 +2.41s -2.61%
2:01.0 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 24 Jan, 2015 17 Jan, 2026 +3.3s -2.70%
2:22.7 NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) Medium 08 Nov, 2022 23 Jan, 2024 +4.29s -2.80%
1:16.2 S Sydney Motorsport Park (Druitt North Circuit) Stock 15 Apr, 2018 05 Feb, 2023 +2.18s -2.93%
1:42.0 Road Atlanta Medium 20 Aug, 2025 01 Oct, 2025 +3.28s -3.25%
1:43.5 Auto Club Speedway (Motorcycle Road Course) Race 16 Oct, 2017 01 Jun, 2021 +3.7s -3.36%
1:52.8 Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) Medium 16 Feb, 2018 01 Jun, 2021 +3.94s -3.37%
1:58.5 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Heavy 07 Feb, 2022 21 Jan, 2024 +4.19s -3.40%
1:50.9 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Medium 11 Nov, 2021 04 Aug, 2022 +4.25s -3.68%
1:26.6 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 09 Feb, 2024 30 Jun, 2024 +3.22s -3.70%
2:25.3 NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) Medium 17 Apr, 2015 29 May, 2021 +5.38s -3.74%
2:30.0 Sebring (CW) Stock 14 Jan, 2013 21 Jan, 2024 warning
2:20.0 P Thermal Club (Twin Palms CCW) Medium 20 Feb, 2015 29 May, 2021 +5.87s -3.97%
1:53.7 Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) Stock 16 Jan, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 +4.7s -3.99%
1:28.6 Guangdong International Circuit - GIC Medium 07 Jan, 2016 29 May, 2022 +3.7s -4.03%
1:33.6 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) Medium 20 Oct, 2019 02 Jun, 2021 +3.98s -4.21%
3:26.0 Thunderhill (5 Mile w/Double Bypass) Medium 29 Jan, 2021 07 Jul, 2023 +8.83s -4.24%
1:53.0 Oulton Park (International Circuit) Medium 17 Aug, 2023 25 Jul, 2024 +5.54s -4.56%
1:34.1 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) Medium 21 Jul, 2021 05 Oct, 2022 +4.46s -4.69%
2:03.4 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Stock 01 Feb, 2017 17 Jan, 2026 +6.61s -5.19%
1:48.9 Barber Motorsports Park Medium 30 Aug, 2020 07 Aug, 2022 +5.99s -5.60%
1:44.3 P Donington Park Circuit (CW) Medium 17 Oct, 2023 21 Jan, 2024 +6.48s -5.79%

Top Modified E90 M3

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2009 (WTCC) Wiebe Wijtzes Race 420 1 Slicks 300/680/18 -13.37s
2009 (w/DH Slick) dogbone Race 650 1 DH Slick 245/35/18 / 265/35/18 -11.68s
2011 XCUSE_M3 Medium 420 1 DH Slick 265/35/19 -10.76s
2011 Doug Makishima Race 200 ADVAN A052 -8.38s
2011 (W/R1S/lemanszcpm3) lemanszcpm3 Medium 420 40 g-Force R1 S/R1S 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 -7.44s
2009 (w/DH Slick) OG Shark Racing Medium 371 1 DH Slick 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 -6.12s
2010 (w/C51) Mike Fenn Medium 420 40 Ventus Z214 275/35/18 -5.32s
2008 Gasworks Motorsports Medium 520 40 Ventus Z214 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 -5.06s
2011 (Conti Force tires) Kevin Steckbauer Medium 450 200 ExtremeContact Force 295/30/18 -3.92s
2011 bigjae1976 Medium 420 100 NT01 275/40/17 -3.26s
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