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BMW M3 {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
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic ML3.3 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.20 s
0-60 mph 5.40 s
0-100 mph 13.00 s
0-100 km/h 6.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.60 s
Standing km 25.60 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 192.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1344.9 kPa (195.1 psi)
Specific torque 107.02 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) 4433 mm
Length (inches) 174.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1796 mm
Width (inches) 70.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1335 mm
Height (inches) 52.6 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1460 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3219 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
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 VR PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
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 1993 BMW M3 {E36} PDF Manual
M3 {E36} picture
Designer unknown
Year 1993

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