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BMW M3 (US) {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
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 cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.10 s
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph 19.60 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.20 s @ 92.00
Standing km
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 148.15 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 2563 mm
wheelbase 100.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4346 mm
Length (inches) 171.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1679 mm
Width (inches) 66.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1369 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1296 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2857 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.90 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 58 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle
Tyres Pirelli P600 205/55 VR 15
Wheels 7.0 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.10

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 (US) {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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