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BMW M3 US-version
General information | |
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| Model | BMW M3 US-version |
| Year | 1988 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 57.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2302 ccm (140.47 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2302 ccm (140.47 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 194.70 PS (143 kW or 192 HP) at 6750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 93.4 x 84.0 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 227.0 km/h (141.1 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 5.4 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 7.2 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1502 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4450 litres (1,176 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 300 litres (79 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (437.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 280 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disks, 282 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1296 kg (2,857.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 58.0 litres (15.32 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
