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RUSH Radar G81 BMW M3 Touring

RUSH Radar G81 BMW M3 Touring
Clockwise from top:
- Steering: feedback & responses
- Drivetrain: throttle response, power delivery
- Performance
- Value - running costs & residuals
- Chassis & Handling Balance- Ride & damping
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Performance and Statistics

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine: BMW S58B30T0
Configuration: Twin-turbocharged inline-six
Displacement: 2,993cc
Valve gear: DOHC, 24-valve
Bore x stroke: 84.0mm x 90.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Block material: Closed-deck aluminium crankcase
Cylinder head: Aluminium
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Connecting rods: Forged steel
Pistons: Lightweight forged aluminium
Redline: 7,200rpm

Output

Power: 530bhp @ 6,250rpm
Torque: 650Nm @ 2,750–5,730rpm
Pre LCI: 510bhp / 650Nm

Transmission and Drivetrain

Gearbox: ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive with Active M Differential;
Configurable in 4WD, 4WD Sport, and 2WD modes

Weight

Weight (EU): 1,940kg
Weight (DIN): 1,865kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 273bhp per tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio: 335Nm per tonne
Weight distribution: 50:50 (BMW M)

Performance

0–62mph: 3.6 seconds
0–62mph (1-foot rollout): 3.3 seconds
0–124mph: 12.4 seconds
Top speed: 155mph (electronically limited)
Top speed (M Driver’s Package): 174mph

In-gear acceleration:
50–75mph: 2.7 seconds (4th gear) / 3.5 seconds (5th gear)

Fuel economy:
(WLTP combined): 27.2–27.4mpg

Interior and Technology

Infotainment: 14.9-inch control display with BMW Live Cockpit Professional
Cargo Capacity: 500 litres (seats up)

Chassis, Suspension & Body

Platform: BMW CLAR (M-specific reinforcement)
Body structure:
Steel monocoque with aluminium closures
Aluminium bonnet
Aluminium front wings
Steel roof (Touring-specific, no carbon option)
Structural reinforcement:
Additional front-end bracing
M-specific shear panel underbody reinforcement
Stiffened rear floor structure to support Touring load case

Suspension & Steering

Front suspension:
Double-joint spring strut (M-specific geometry)
Aluminium control arms and wheel carriers

Rear suspension:
Five-link rear axle
Aluminium subframe mounts (solid-mounted, M-specific)

Dampers:
Adaptive M suspension
Electronically controlled, continuously variable damping
M-specific Touring calibration (higher rear load tolerance)

Steering:
M Servotronic electric power steering
Variable ratio
M-specific calibration for xDrive integration

Brakes

Standard braking system:
Front: 380mm ventilated steel discs
Six-piston fixed callipers
Rear: 370mm ventilated steel discs
Single-piston floating callipers
Integrated electronic parking brake

Optional braking system:
M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Front: 400mm discs
Rear: 380mm discs
Gold-finished callipers

Brake control systems:
M Compound braking system
Integrated brake-by-wire architecture
ESC with M Dynamic Mode

Wheels, Tyres & Track

Front: 275/35 R19
Rear: 285/30 R20

Track width:
Front: approx. 1,617mm
Rear: approx. 1,603mm

Pricing

Starting Price: £87,945

Optional Packages:
M Pro Pack (£7,995) includes carbon-ceramic brakes
Ultimate Pack (£11,250) adds features like carbon bucket seats