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M3 GT (E36)
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Produced
 January – May 1995.
Engine

In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head
86 x 85.8mm, 2,990cc, compression ratio 10.8:1
Bosch Motronic 3.3 fuel injection
295bhp at 7,000rpm, 238lb.ft at 3,900 rpm
Transmission
  Front-engine, rear drive.  Final drive 3.15:1, 25% limited-slip differential.   
Gear ratios
 1st 4.20;
2nd 2.49;
3rd 1.66;
4th 1.24;
5th 1.00:1
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,
313mm / 12.3in vented rear discs, ABS.
Wheels & Tyres
 Alloy 7.5 x 17in with 235/40 ZR17 tyres,
optional 8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 245 / 40 ZR17 tyres.
Body
 2-door coupe in steel.
Dimensions
 Length 4,433mm / 174.5in,
wheelbase 2,700mm / 106.3in,
width 1,710mm / 67.3in,
height 1,366mm / 53.8in,
kerb weight 1,460kg / 3,219lb.
Number produced
 396.
UK retail price
 Not sold in the UK.
Performance Figures
 Quoted bhp    286
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