What is the M3 car?

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M3 refers to the BMW M3. Taking the BMW M3 2021 Thunder Edition as an example, its body dimensions are 4803mm in length, 1903mm in width, and 1447mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2857mm. The body structure is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan, and the minimum ground clearance is 120mm. The M3 sedan also features BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration system, which significantly improves fuel efficiency. The BMW M3 is equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 510 PS, a maximum power of 375 kW, and a maximum torque of 650 Nm. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The front suspension type is a double-joint spring strut front axle, and the rear suspension type is a five-link independent suspension. The BMW M3's 4.0-liter V8 engine, derived from the BMW M5 sedan, is an engine with F1 racing technology. It features a 4-valve-per-cylinder design, delivering a maximum power of 431 kW at 8300 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 6500 rpm. The engine's maximum speed is 8300 rpm, and it can output 340 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. The BMW M3 is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, with the top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. In addition to the new generation of electronic systems such as DSC+ and EDC, BMW has also enhanced the safety of components like the suspension and brakes, ensuring a perfect balance between driving pleasure and safety. Besides its powerful performance, the new-generation M3 sedan's V8 engine weighs only 202 kg, 15 kg lighter than the current model's engine, reflecting the pursuit of lightweight design.