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BMW M3 (US)

(1995 model)

Brief specs of 1995 BMW M3 (US)

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in, 179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1995
ModelM3 (US)Issued until
SerieM3Number made
Model familyE36Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4432 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 inTotal (curb) weight1442 kg / 3179 lb / 3179 lb
Width1709 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inDry weight
Height1336 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inWeight distribution (front)50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 %
Ground clearance89 mm / 3.5 in / 3.5 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.94 m2 / 20.9 sq ft / 20.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.8 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyBo HFK fuel inj.Engine displacement2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity498.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)87.2 kW / 116.9 hp / 116.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output59.9 kW/l / 1.316 bhp/cu in / 1.316 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque102.0 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.15

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 sTop (maximal) speed220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 sPower-to-weight ratio166.4 kW/ton / 126.1 bhp/ton / 126.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)16.00 s / 16.00 s / 16.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time14.60 s / 14.60 s / 14.60 s (top 96 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.6 m / 38.1 ft / 38.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front7.5J x 17Wheels rear7.5J x 17
Tyres frontMichelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17Tyres rearMichelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front315 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 inBrake diameter rear312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 (US)

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