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BMW M3 Sports Evolution (Evo III) {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.00 mm × 87.00 mm 3.74 in × 3.43 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.5 litre 2467 cc (150.546 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Bo DME fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.80 s
0-60 mph 6.10 s
0-100 mph 16.00 s
0-100 km/h 6.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.70 s
Standing km 26.70 s
Top speed 248 km/h (154 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.2/7.8/12.5 l/100km at 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 198.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1222.5 kPa (177.3 psi)
Specific torque 97.28 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7250 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 616.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2565 mm
wheelbase 101 in
Length (milimeters) 4318 mm
Length (inches) 170 in
Width (milimeters) 1500 mm
Width (inches) 59.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1356 mm
Height (inches) 53.4 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1200 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2646 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 62 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.4 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
Turning circle 11.10 m
Tyres 225/45 ZR 16
Wheels 7.5J x 16 H2
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 22.4
Number made 600
Model code E30
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1990 BMW M3 Sports Evolution (Evo III) {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1990

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