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Specs of BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT /1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT /Cabriolet 1989 - 1991/

What is the body type of BMW M3 Convertible (E30)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
How fast is 1989 M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
239 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
What is the power output of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1989 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
215 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Cabriolet 1989 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
2.3 l
2302 cm3
140.48 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1989 BMW 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 Convertible (E30) Cabriolet 1989 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1989 BMW M3 Cabriolet?
4345 mm
171.06 in.
What is the width of 1989 BMW M3 Cabriolet?
1680 mm
66.14 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1989 BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
1360 kg
2998 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 BMW M3 Cabriolet?
303 l
10.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
2.3 (215 Hp) CAT
Start of production
1989
End of production
1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.6 l/100 km 35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.9 sec
Maximum speed
239 km/h 149 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 169.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
215 Hp @ 6750 rpm.
Power per litre
93.4 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S14B23
Engine displacement
2302 cm3 140.48 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
93.4 mm 3.68 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l 4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1360 kg 2998 lbs.
Max. weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max load
360 kg 794 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
303 l 10.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4345 mm 171.06 in.
Width
1680 mm 66.14 in.
Height
1370 mm 53.94 in.
Wheelbase
2565 mm 100.98 in.
Front track
1414 mm 55.67 in.
Rear (Back) track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.1 m 36.42 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/55 R15
Wheel rim size
15