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BMW M3 (US) {E36}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 85.80 mm 3.39 in × 3.38 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2990 cc (182.461 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo HFK fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.70 s
0-60 mph 6.00 s
0-100 mph 16.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.60 s @ 96.00
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 166.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1281.9 kPa (185.9 psi)
Specific torque 102.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 498.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2700 mm
wheelbase 106.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4432 mm
Length (inches) 174.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1709 mm
Width (inches) 67.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1336 mm
Height (inches) 52.6 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters) 89 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1442 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3179 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 65.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 235/40 ZR 17
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 315 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1995 BMW M3 (US) {E36} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1995

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