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M3 Coupé 3.0 Litre [E36]
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Produced
 October 1992 – July 1995
Engine:
 Inline 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head.
86 x 85.8mm, 2,990cc, compression ratio 10.8:1
Bosch Motronic 3.3 fuel injection.
286bhp at 7,000rpm, 236lb.ft at 3,600rpm.
Transmission
 Front-engine, rear drive.  Final drive 3.15:1, 25% limited-slip differential.
Gear ratios
 1st 4.20; 2nd 2.49; 3rd 1.66; 4th 1.24; 5th 1.00:1
Suspension
 IFS, single joint spring strut axle, coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar.
IRS, central arm axle with longitudinal control arm and double track control arm,
coil springs and dampers, anti roll bar.
steering
 Rack-and-pinion steering (16.8:1 ratio), power assisted.
brakes
 Servo-assisted 315mm / 12.4in vented front discs,
313mm / 12.3in vented rear discs, ABS.
Wheels & Tyres
Alloy 7.5 x 17in with 235/40 ZR17 tyres,
optional 8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 245 / 40 ZR17 tyres.
Body
 2-door coupe in steel.
Dimensions
 Length 4,433mm / 174.5in,
wheelbase 2,700mm / 106.3in,
width 1,710mm / 67.3in,
height 1,366mm / 53.8in,
kerb weight 1,460kg / 3,219lb.
Number produced
 25,755.
UK retail price
 £32,450 in 1993.
Performance Figures
 Quoted bhp                      286
Maximum (mph)                162
0-30mph (sec)                   2.2
0-40mph                            3.1
0-50mph                            4.1
0-60mph                            5.4
0-70mph                            6.9
0-80mph                            8.8
0-90mph                          10.8
0-100mph                        13.1
0-110mph                        16.4
0-120mph                        20.0
Standing ¼ mile                13.9
50-70mph (top)                 7.1

Overall mpg                     26.2
Kerb weight (kg)            1,520
Source / date
 Autocar     8/93