1988 BMW M3 Cabrio specifications

1988 BMW M3 Cabrio data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2565 mm 101 inches
Track/tread (front) 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1424 mm 56.1 inches
Length 4346 mm 171.1 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1360 kg 2998 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area
CdA
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)
195 PS (192 bhp) (143 kW)
at 6750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
62.2 kW/litre
84.6 ps/litre
83.4 bhp/litre
1.37 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
99.91 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Bosch ML-Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1255.5 kPa (182.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 28.1 s
Maximum speed 228 km/h (142 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
143.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
141.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.5 kg/kW
15.87 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
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 ID170775
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 BMW M3 Cabrio added 2008-03-25.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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BMW M3 Cabrio -
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