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M3 Evolution l
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Produced
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February – May 1987. | ||
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Engine:
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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, 200bhp at 6,750rpm (195bhp with catalyst), 176lb.ft at 4,750rpm (169lb.ft with catalyst). |
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Transmission
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Front-engine,
rear drive. Final
drive 3.25:1, 25% limited-slip differential. |
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Gear
ratios
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1st
3.72; 2nd 2.40; 3rd 1.77; 4th 1.26; 5th 1.00:1 |
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Suspension
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FS,
coil springs, Boge gas dampers, MacPherson struts, trailing arms,
anti-roll bar. IRS, coil springs, trailing arms, Boge gas dampers, anti-roll bar. |
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Steering
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Rack-and-pinion steering (19.6:1 ratio), power assisted, LHD only. | ||
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Brakes
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Servo-assisted
284mm / 11.18in vented front discs, 250mm / 9.84in rear discs, ABS. |
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Wheels
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Alloy BBS 7 x 15in wheels with 205/55 VR15 tyres. | ||
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Body
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2-door
saloon in steel, p plastic front bumper / spoiler, bootlid, rear bumper and sills. |
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Dimensions
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Length
4,360mm / 171.7in, |
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Number produced |
505 | ||
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UK
retail price
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£22,750 in 1987 | ||
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Performance
Figures
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Quoted bhp |
200
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| Maximum (mph) |
140
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| 0-30mph (sec) |
2.8
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| 0-40mph |
3.9
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| 0-50mph |
5.5
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| 0-60mph |
7.1
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| 0-70mph |
9.5
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| 0-80mph |
11.9
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| 0-90mph |
15.2
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| 0-100mph |
19.0
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| 0-110mph |
23.7
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| 0-120mph |
29.8
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| Standing ¼ mile |
15.7
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| 50-70mph (top) |
9.4
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| Overall mpg |
20.3
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| Kerb weight (kg) |
1,252
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Source
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Autocar 4/87 | ||