| General information |
|---|
| Brand | BMW |
|---|
| Model | M3 |
|---|
| Generation | M3 (E30) |
|---|
| Modification (Engine) | 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT |
|---|
| Start of production | 1986 year |
|---|
| End of production | 1989 year |
|---|
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|
| Seats | 4 |
|---|
| Doors | 2 |
|---|
| Performance specs |
|---|
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.4 l/100 km
18.97 US mpg22.78 UK mpg8.06 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
8.8 l/100 km
26.73 US mpg32.1 UK mpg11.36 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
|---|
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.8 sec |
|---|
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
|---|
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 sec |
|---|
| Maximum speed |
230 km/h
142.92 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 162.5 Hp/tonne |
|---|
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.7 Nm/tonne |
|---|
| Engine specs |
|---|
| Power | 195 Hp @ 6750 rpm. |
|---|
| Power per litre | 84.7 Hp/l |
|---|
| Torque |
230 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
169.64 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
|---|
| Engine Model/Code | S14Z |
|---|
| Engine displacement |
2302 cm3
140.48 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
|---|
| Cylinder Bore |
93.4 mm
3.68 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
|---|
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
|---|
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
|---|
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
|---|
| Engine oil capacity |
4.4 l
4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
|
|---|
| Space, Volume and weights |
|---|
| Kerb Weight |
1200 kg
2645.55 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1600 kg
3527.4 lbs. |
| Max load |
400 kg
881.85 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
420 l
14.83 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Length |
4345 mm
171.06 in. |
| Width |
1680 mm
66.14 in. |
| Height |
1370 mm
53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2565 mm
100.98 in. |
| Front track |
1412 mm
55.59 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1434 mm
56.46 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.33 |
|---|
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.1 m
36.42 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
|---|
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
|---|
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
|---|
| Front suspension | McPherson |
|---|
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
|---|
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
|---|
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
|---|
| Tires size | 205/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 15 |
|---|
|
|---|
