1993 - BMW - M3

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M3 1993
2. M3 1986
3. M3 2000
General Information
Make BMW
Model M3
Production Year 1993
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E36
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1444 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4433 mm     (174,5 in)
Width 1796 mm     (70,7 in)
Height 1335 mm     (52,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1460 kg     (3215,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 65 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2990 cc     (182,46 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 85,8 mm     (3,38 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 498,33 cc/cylinder    (30,41 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 10,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Motronic ML3.3 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 281 HP     (209,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 320 N.m     (236,2 lb.ft ,  32,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 285,9 N.m    (7000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 192,5 HP/ton    (143,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 94 HP/litre    (70,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,2 s
0 - 60 mph 5,4 s
0 - 100 km/h 6 s
0 - 160 km/h 13 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,6 s
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,15 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VR PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)