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M3 Evolution Coupe 3.0 (E36)
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Produced
October 1995 – Date. (as of 2001)
Engine
In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head. 
86.4 x 91mm, 3,201cc, compression ratio 11.3:1
Bosch Motronic 3.3 fuel injection.
321bhp at 7,400rpm, 258lb.ft at 3,250rpm.
Transmission
Front-engine, rear drive.  Final drive 3.23:1, 25% limited-slip differential.
Gear ratios
1st 4.23; 2nd 2.51; 3rd 1.67; 4th 1.23; 5th 1.00; 6th 0.83:1
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,
312mm / 12.3in vented rear discs, ABS.
Wheels & Tyres
Alloy 7.5 x 17in front wheels with 225/45 ZR17 tyres,
8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 245/40 ZR17 tyres.
Body
2-door coupe in steel
Dimensions
Length 4,433mm / 174.5in, wheelbase
2,710mm / 106.7in,
width 1,710mm / 67.3in,
height 1,366mm / 53.8in,
kerb weight 1,460kg / 3,219lb
Number produced
7,556 by end of 1996.
UK retail price
£36,550 in 1996.
Performance Figures
Quoted bhp                             321
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