1988 - BMW - M3 (US)

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M3 (US) 1988
2. M3 (US) 1995
General Information
Make BMW
Model M3 (US)
Production Year 1988
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E30
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2563 mm     (100,9 in)
Front Track 1412 mm     (55,6 in)
Rear Track 1433 mm     (56,4 in)
Length 4346 mm     (171,1 in)
Width 1679 mm     (66,1 in)
Height 1369 mm     (53,9 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1296 kg     (2854,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52,9 / %47,1
Fuel Capacity 58 litre   (12,8 Imp gal ,  15,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,86
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & aluminium head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2302 cc     (140,48 cu in)
Bore 93,4 mm     (3,68 in)
Stroke 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 575,5 cc/cylinder    (35,12 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Motronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 192 HP     (143,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 230 N.m     (169,7 lb.ft ,  23,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 202,5 N.m    (6750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 148,1 HP/ton    (110,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 83,4 HP/litre    (62,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,1 s
0 - 60 mph 6,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 19,6 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,2 s    @ 148 km/h    (92 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 227 km/h   (141,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,7
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 282 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 15
Wheels (rear) 7.0 x 15
Tyres (front) Pirelli P600 205/55 VR 15
Tyres (rear) Pirelli P600 205/55 VR 15