{
}
M3 Saloon 3.0 (E36)
{ }
|
Awaiting
Photo
|
|
Produced
|
June
1994 – July 1995.
|
|
Engine
|
In-line
6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head. |
|
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 front, 8.5 x 17in rear wheels with 235 / 40 ZR17 tyres.
|
|
Body
|
4-door saloon.
|
|
Dimensions
|
Length
4,433mm / 174.5in,
wheelbase 2,710mm / 106.7in, width 1,710mm / 67.3in, height 1,365mm / 53.7in, kerb weight 1,460kg / 3,219lb. |
|
Number
produced
|
1,303.
|
|
UK
retail price
|
£32,450 in 1993.
|
|
Performance
Figures
|
Quoted
bhp 286
|
|
|
Maximum
(mph) 156
|
|
|
0-30mph
(sec) 2.3
|
|
|
0-60mph
5.5
|
|
|
0-100mph
14.4
|
|
|
Standing
¼ mile 14.3
|
|
|
50-70mph
(top) 8.4
|
|
|
Overall
mpg 26.2
|
|
|
Kerb
weight (kg) 1,535
|
|
Source
/ date
|
Autocar
2/95
|