1995 - 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 1995
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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 1445 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4432 mm     (174,5 in)
Width 1709 mm     (67,3 in)
Height 1336 mm     (52,6 in)
Ground Clearance 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1442 kg     (3176,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 65,2 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 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFK fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 240 HP     (179 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 305 N.m     (225,1 lb.ft ,  31,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 166,4 HP/ton    (124,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 80,3 HP/litre    (59,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,7 s
0 - 60 mph 6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 16 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,6 s    @ 154 km/h    (96 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 220 km/h   (136,7 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 PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17