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M3 E30 Evolution lll
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Produced
December – March 1990.
Engine

In-line 4-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 16-valve cylinder head. 
95 x 87mm, 2,467cc, compression ratio 10.2:1
Bosch ML Motronic fuel injection / ignition,
238bhp at 7,000rpm, 177lb.ft at 4,750rpm.
Transmission
Front-engine, rear drive.  Final drive 3.15:1, 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 7.5 x 16in wheels with 225/45 ZR16 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
600.
UK retail price
£34,500 in 1987.
Performance Figures
No comprehensive British road test was ever published.
BMW’s claims were as follows:
Quoted bhp                          238
Maximum (mph)                   154
0-60mph                               6.4
Standing km                        26.7
Kerb weight (kg)               1,200