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(1992 model)
4-door, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in, 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | ||
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4580 l / 161.74 cu ft / 161.74 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1465 kg / 3230 lb / 3230 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.99 m2 / 21.4 sq ft / 21.4 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.40 cm3/cylinder / 30.414 cu in/cylinder / 30.414 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 70.2 kW/l / 1.543 bhp/cu in / 1.543 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 107.0 N·m/l / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 195.2 kW/ton / 147.9 bhp/ton / 147.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/40-R17 | Tyres rear | 245/40-R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3
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