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2008 BMW M3 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2008 BMW M3.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Lariat 2.0L I4 48 575 CCA 102 min Side Post
XL 2.0L I4 48 473 CCA 77 min Top Post
XL 5.7L V8 35 785 CCA 126 min Side Post
Denali 5.7L V8 47 840 CCA 145 min Dual Terminal
Premium 5.7L V8 48 722 CCA 126 min Side Post
Lariat 5.7L V8 48 751 CCA 118 min Side Post
XLT 5.7L V8 24F 735 CCA 111 min Dual Terminal
SEL 2.4L I4 51R 493 CCA 84 min Side Post
SE 2.4L I4 48 483 CCA 83 min Top Post
Sport 2.4L I4 51 585 CCA 103 min Dual Terminal

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