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BMW M3 B8

(1996 model)

Brief specs of 1996 BMW M3 B8

4-seater, 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3001 cm3 / 183.1 cu in / 183.1 cu in, 243.0 kW / 325.9 hp / 325.9 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 305.1 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1996
ModelM3 B8Issued until
SerieM3Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4830 l / 170.57 cu ft / 170.57 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1588 kg / 3501 lb / 3501 lb
Width1720 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 inDry weight
Height1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance100 mm / 3.9 in / 3.9 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.00 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 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) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.2 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
FuelStroke85.9 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3001 cm3 / 183.1 cu in / 183.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity501.30 cm3/cylinder / 30.591 cu in/cylinder / 30.591 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power243.0 kW / 325.9 hp / 325.9 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque305.1 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output81.0 kW/l / 1.779 bhp/cu in / 1.779 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque101.7 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sPower-to-weight ratio208.1 kW/ton / 157.7 bhp/ton / 157.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3 B8

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