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M3 (215bhp Version)
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Produced

September 1989 - December 1990.
Engine

In-line 4-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 16-valve cylinder head.
93.4 x 84mm, 2,302cc, compression ratio 10.5:1
Bosch ML Motronic fuel injection / ignition, 215bhp at 6,750rpm (195bhp with catalyst), 170lb.ft at 4,600rpm (169lb.ft with catalyst).
Transmission

Front-engine, rear drive. Final drive 3.25:1, 25% limited-slip differential.

Gear ratios

1st 3.72; 2nd 2.40; 3rd 1.77; 4th 1.26; 5th 1.00:1
Front Suspension
 IFS, coil springs, Boge gas dampers, MacPherson struts, trailing arms, anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension

IRS, coil springs, trailing arms,
Boge gas dampers, anti-roll bar, optional Boge electronic damping.

Steering
 Rack-and-pinion steering (19.6:1 ratio), power assisted, LHD only.
Brakes
 Servo-assisted 284mm / 11.18in vented front discs,
250mm / 9.84in rear discs, ABS.
Wheels & Tyres
 Alloy BBS 7 x 15in wheels with 205/55 VR15 tyres.
Body
 2-door saloon in steel, with plastic front bumper / spoiler, bootlid, rear bumper and sills.
Dimensions
 Length 4,360mm / 171.7in,
wheelbase 2,562mm / 100.9in,
width 1,675mm / 65.9in,
height 1,365mm / 53.7in,
kerb weight 1,200kg / 2,640lb.

Number produced
 17,184 (all M3 saloons)
UK retail price
 £22,750 in 1987.
Road Test
Quoted bhp
 200
Maximum (mph)
140
0-30mph (sec)
 2.8
0-40mph
 3.9
0-50mph
 5.5
0-60mph
 7.1
0-70mph
 9.5
0-80mph

11.9
0-90mph

15.2
0-100mph

19.0
0-110mph

23.7
0-120mph

29.8
standing 1/4 mile

15.7
50-70 (top)

9.4
Overall MPG

20.3
Kerb weight (kg)

1,252
Source/date

Autocar April 1987