Compare: BMW M3 1994 Coupe 295 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Coupe (E36)

Modification (Engine)

GT 3.0 (295 Hp)

Start of production

1994

End of production

1995

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

4.9 kg/Hp, 204.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

295 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Power per litre

98.7 Hp/l

Torque

323 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S50B30

Engine displacement

2990 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

85.8 mm

Compression ratio

10.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.8 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1440 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1335 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Rear (Back) track

1444 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

110 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

235/40 R17

Wheel rim size