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M3 Europa Meister 88
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Produced
 October – November 1988.
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,
195bhp at 6,750rpm with catalyst,
169lb.ft at 4,750rpm 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
Suspension
 IFS, coil springs, Boge gas dampers, MacPherson struts, trailing arms, anti-roll bar.
IRS, coil springs, trailing arms, Boge gas dampers, anti-roll bar.
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,
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
 150
UK retail price
 Not sold in the UK.
Performance Figures
 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 ¼ mile                         15.7 
50-70mph (top)                           9.4
Overall mpg                               20.3 
Kerb weight (kg)                     1,252 
Source / date
 Autocar               4/87