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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1986 model)
2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in, 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp @ 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4346 mm / 171.1 in / 171.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1165 kg / 2568 lb / 2568 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1679 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1364 mm / 53.7 in / 53.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2563 mm / 100.9 in / 100.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.33 | Frontal area (A) | 1.95 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.0 kW / 21.4 hp / 21.4 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | 23 4E A/S14 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo ML-Mot fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 575.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp at 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 75.7 kW / 101.5 hp / 101.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 63.8 kW/l / 1.402 bhp/cu in / 1.402 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 104.3 N·m/l / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 169.1 kW/ton / 128.1 bhp/ton / 128.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 19.00 s / 19.00 s / 19.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.6 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 205/55 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3
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