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BMW M3 Evolution

(1995 model)

Brief specs of 1995 BMW M3 Evolution

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in, 236.4 kW / 317.0 hp / 317.0 hp @ 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm, 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 254 km/h / 158 mph / 158 mph top speed, consumption 11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1995
ModelM3 EvolutionIssued 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

Length4433 mm / 174.5 in / 174.5 inTotal (curb) weight1515 kg / 3340 lb / 3340 lb
Width1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inDry weight
Height1335 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
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 CodeS50 B32Total number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.95
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity533.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.556 cu in/cylinder / 32.556 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power236.4 kW / 317.0 hp / 317.0 hp at 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm / 7400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)107.4 kW / 144.0 hp / 144.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.8 kW/l / 1.623 bhp/cu in / 1.623 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque109.3 N·m/l / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in / 0.96 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.23

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed254 km/h / 158 mph / 158 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.30 s / 5.30 s / 5.30 sPower-to-weight ratio209.2 kW/ton / 158.5 bhp/ton / 158.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.9 l/100km / 16.7 mpg-UK / 13.9 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)12.20 s / 12.20 s / 12.20 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mpg-UK / 31.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time13.80 s / 13.80 s / 13.80 s (top 107 km/h / 67 mph / 67 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time24.30 s / 24.30 s / 24.30 s CO2 emissions257 g/km / 414 g/mi / 414 g/mi (est.)
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front7.5J x 17Wheels rear8.5J x 17
Tyres front225/45 R 17Tyres rear245/40 R 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 Evolution

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