BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) /Sedan 1994 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW M3 (E36)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the power output of BMW M3 Sedan 1994 3.0 (240 Hp)?

240 Hp, 305 Nm
225 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Sedan 1994 3.0 (240 Hp)?

3.0 l
2990 cm³
182.46 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1994 BMW 3.0 (240 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 (E36) Sedan 1994 3.0 (240 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1994 BMW M3 Sedan?

4432 mm
174.49 in.

What is the width of 1994 BMW M3 Sedan?

1699 mm
66.89 in.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1994 BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 (E36)

Modification (Engine)

3.0 (240 Hp)

Start of production

1994 year

End of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

80.3 Hp/l

Torque

305 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 225 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S50B30US

Engine displacement

2990 cm³ 182.46 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

85.8 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.75 l 11.36 US qt | 9.46 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4432 mm 174.49 in.

Width

1699 mm 66.89 in.

Height

1364 mm 53.7 in.

Wheelbase

2710 mm 106.69 in.

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1438 mm 56.61 in.

Front overhang

747 mm 29.41 in.

Rear overhang

986 mm 38.82 in.

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

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 315x28 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x20 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

235/40 R17

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 17

Specs of BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) /1994, 1995, 1996/