BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT /Coupe 1989 - 1990/

What is the body type of BMW M3 Coupe (E30)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

How fast is 1989 M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

241 km/h | 150 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW M3 Coupe 1989 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

215 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Coupe 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 Coupe (E30) Coupe 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 Coupe?

4345 mm
171.06 in.

What is the width of 1989 BMW M3 Coupe?

1680 mm
66.14 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 BMW M3 Coupe?

420 l
14.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT?

5, manual transmission

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- BMW M3
  - M3 Coupe (E30)
    - 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
    - 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution
    - 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT
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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Coupe (E30)

Modification (Engine)

2.3 (215 Hp) CAT

Start of production

1989

End of production

1990

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

241 km/h 150 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 179.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 191.7 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

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

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

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max load

400 kg 882 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

420 l 14.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 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 (C_d)

0.33

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)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R15

Wheel rim size

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