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(1988 model)
2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in, 143.0 kW / 191.8 hp / 191.8 hp @ 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm, 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 US-version | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1296 kg / 2857 lb / 2857 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2302 cm3 / 140.5 cu in / 140.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 575.52 cm3/cylinder / 35.120 cu in/cylinder / 35.120 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 143.0 kW / 191.8 hp / 191.8 hp at 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 64.6 kW / 86.6 hp / 86.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 62.1 kW/l / 1.365 bhp/cu in / 1.365 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 99.9 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 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) | 5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 s | Top (maximal) speed | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 7.20 s / 7.20 s / 7.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 150.2 kW/ton / 113.8 bhp/ton / 113.8 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 | 205/55-VR16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 282 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in |
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 US-version
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