Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
215 Hp @ 6750 rpm.
93.4 Hp/l
241 km/h 149.75 mph
2302 cm3
140.48 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4345 mm
171.06 in.
1680 mm
66.14 in.
1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | M3 (Coupe) |
| Version | M3 (E30) |
| Engine version | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT |
| Year production start | 1989 |
| Year production end | 1990 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 215 Hp @ 6750 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 6.7 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1200 kg2645.55 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4345 mm171.06 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h 149.75 mph |
| Designation model | S14B23 |
|---|---|
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
2302 cm3140.48 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 215 Hp @ 6750 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 93.4 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
5.6 kg/Hp179.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.7 Nm/tonne
5.2 kg/Nm191.7 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
230 Nm @ 4600 rpm.169.64 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
93.4 mm3.68 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
4.4 l4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|---|
| Turning diameter m - ft |
11.1 m36.42 ft. |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 205/55 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 15 |
| Passengers seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
420 l14.83 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4345 mm171.06 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1680 mm66.14 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1370 mm53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2565 mm100.98 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1414 mm55.67 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1435 mm56.5 in. |
| Coefficient of drag | 0.33 |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1200 kg2645.55 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1600 kg3527.4 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
400 kg881.85 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
70 l18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
12.4 l/100 km18.97 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.2 l/100 km37.94 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
7.8 l/100 km30.16 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 897 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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