(1988 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4346 mm / 171.1 in / 171.1 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1679 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1296 kg / 2857 lb / 2857 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2563 mm / 100.9 in / 100.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.9 % / 52.9 % / 52.9 % |
| Track rear | 1433 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | 1.86 m2 / 20.0 sq ft / 20.0 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 23 4E A/S14 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; aluminium head | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 575.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 143.2 kW / 194.7 hp / 194.7 hp at 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 230.0 Nm / 169.6 lbft / 169.6 lbft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 141.2 kW / 192.0 bhp / 192.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 83.4 kW/l / 1.858 bhp/cu in / 1.858 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 99.91 Nm/l / 0.874 lbft/cu in / 0.874 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.15 kW/ton / 201.43 bhp/ton / 201.43 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 19.60 s / 19.60 s / 19.60 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.20 s / 15.20 s / 15.20 s (top 92 km/h / 57 mph / 57 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.70 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.0 x 15 | Wheels rear | 7.0 x 15 |
| Tyres front | Pirelli P600 205/55 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Pirelli P600 205/55 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 282 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 (US)
