1986 BMW M3 specifications

1986 BMW M3 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2562 mm 100.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1433 mm 56.4 inches
Length 4346 mm 171.1 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1165 kg 2568 lb
Weight distribution 52.2% front
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area 1.88
CdA 0.62
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code 23 4E A/S14
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2302 cc
(140.477 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.4 × 84 mm
3.68 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 6750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
63.8 kW/litre
86.8 ps/litre
85.6 bhp/litre
1.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
104.26 Nm/litre
1.26 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Bosch ML-Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1310.1 kPa (190 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 19 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.7 s
Standing kilometre 28.3 s
Maximum speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
171.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
126.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
169.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.93 kg/kW
13.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 5.8/7.5/11.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km5.8/7.5/11.6 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre17.2/13.3/8.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG48.7/37.7/24.4 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG40.6/31.4/20.3 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.600
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 205/55 VR 15
Tyres rear 205/55 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID56155
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 BMW M3 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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