BMW M3 1992–1999
2 generation (E36)No photos yet3.0 MT (286 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classD
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2990 cm3 Gasoline
Power282 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Compression ratio10.8
Max power (kW)210 kW
Engine power282 hp
Engine power286 PS
Capacity2990 cm3
Maximum torque320 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM
Valves per cylinder4
Number of cylinders6
Max power at RPM7000 RPM
Stroke cycle85.8 mm
Cylinder bore86.0 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine modelS50B30
Engine codeS50B30
Bodywork
Clearance108 mm
Height1370 mm
Front track1422 mm
Front track width1422 mm
Back track width1440 mm
Rear track1444 mm
Curb weight1460 kg
Width1710 mm
Full weight1950 kg
Wheel size215/45 R17
Wheelbase2710 mm
Min trunk capacity435 l
Max trunk capacity435 l
Length4435 mm
Payload470 kg
Number of seater5
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA72.6 5x120 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.7 m
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km13 l
Max speed250 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.0 s
Fuel tank capacity62 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.1 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 500 to 1 000 km
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Rear brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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