BMW M3 1986–1991

1 generation (E30)
No photos yet2.3 MT (215 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classD
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2302 cm3 Gasoline
Power212 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Max power (kW)158 kW
Engine power212 hp
Engine power215 PS
Maximum torque230 N*m
Capacity2302 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4600 RPM
Max power at RPM6750 RPM
Stroke cycle84.0 mm
Cylinder bore93.4 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine modelS14B23
Engine codeS14B23
Bodywork
Clearance125 mm
Curb weight1360 kg
Height1370 mm
Front track width1410 mm
Front track1412 mm
Rear track1424 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1680 mm
Full weight1720 kg
Wheelbase2565 mm
Min trunk capacity303 l
Max trunk capacity303 l
Payload360 kg
Length4345 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle11.1 m
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.5 l
Max speed239 km/h
Fuel tank capacity55 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.6 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.3 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.0 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 500 to 1 000 km
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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