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BMW M3 {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 84.00 mm 3.68 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2302 cc (140.477 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bosch ML-Motronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 18.90 s
0-100 km/h 7.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 28.10 s
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.2/7.8/12.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 160 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1255.5 kPa (182.1 psi)
Specific torque 99.91 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 23 4E A/S14
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2562 mm
wheelbase 100.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4345 mm
Length (inches) 171.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1680 mm
Width (inches) 66.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1370 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1200 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2646 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/55 VR 15
Wheels 7J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.25

General information

RAC rating 21.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1988 BMW M3 {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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