(1995 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E36 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4432 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 in | Ground clearance | 89 mm / 3.5 in / 3.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1709 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1442 kg / 3179 lb / 3179 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.8 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 498.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 179.0 kW / 243.4 hp / 243.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 305.0 Nm / 225.0 lbft / 225.0 lbft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 176.5 kW / 240.0 bhp / 240.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 80.3 kW/l / 1.789 bhp/cu in / 1.789 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 102.01 Nm/l / 0.892 lbft/cu in / 0.892 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 166.44 kW/ton / 226.30 bhp/ton / 226.30 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 16.00 s / 16.00 s / 16.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 14.60 s / 14.60 s / 14.60 s (top 96 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | 11.60 m / 38.06 ft / 38.06 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 315 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 in | Brake diameter rear | 312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 (US)
