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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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M3 (US) 1988
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| 2. |
M3 (US) 1995
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| General Information |
| Make |
BMW |
| Model |
M3 (US) |
| Production Year |
1988 |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
E30 |
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| 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) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
1,86 |
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| 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 |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
5,1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,9 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
19,6 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
15,2 s @ 148 km/h (92 mph) |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
227 km/h (141,1 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,81 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,1 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion PAS |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
3,7 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| 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 |
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