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M3 Evolution
Saloon (E36)
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Produced.
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November 1995 – Date
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Engine
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iInline
6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head.
86.4 x 91mm, 201cc, compression ratio 11.3:1 Bosch Motronic 3.3 fuel injection. 321bhp at 7,400rpm, 258lb.ft at 3,250rpm. |
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Transmission
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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 |
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Front
Suspension
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IFS,
single joint spring strut axle, coil springs and dampers,anti-roll
bar.
Rack-and-pinion steering (16.8:1 ratio), power assisted. |
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Rear
Suspension
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IRS,
central arm axle with longitudinal control arm and double track
control arm,
coil springs and dampers, anti roll bar. |
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Steering
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Servo-assisted
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Brakes
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315mm
/ 12.4in vented front discs, 312mm / 12.3in vented rear discs, ABS.
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Wheels
& Tyres
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Alloy
7.5 x 17in front wheels with 225/45 ZR17 tyres,
8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 245/40 ZR17 tyres. |
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Body
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4-door
Saloon.
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Dimensions
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Length
4,433mm / 174.5in,
wheelbase 2,710mm / 106.7in, width 1,698mm / 66.9in, height 1,365mm / 53.7in, kerb weight 1,460kg / 3,219lb. |
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Number
produced
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3,906
by end of 1996.
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UK
retail price
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£36,550
in 1996
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Road
Test
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Source
- Autocar
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date
2/95
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Quoted
bhp
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Maximum
(mph)
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0-30mph
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0-60mph
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0-100mph
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standing
1/4 mile
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50-70
(top)
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Kerb
weight (kg)
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286
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156
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2.3
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5.5
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14.4
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14.3
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8.4
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1,535
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