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BMW M3 (E36)BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Generation
M3 (E36)
Modification (Engine)
3.2 (321 Hp)
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.9 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.5 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11 l/100 km (NEDC)
CO2 emissions
275 g/km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
Emission standard
Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio
4.5 kg/Hp, 219.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.2 kg/Nm, 239.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre
100.3 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S50B32
Engine displacement
3201 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86.4 mm
Piston Stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
10.75 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1460 kg
Max. weight
1950 kg
Max load
490 kg
Fuel tank capacity
62 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1696 mm
Height
1365 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
Front track
1422 mm
Rear (Back) track
1438 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32

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
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
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
Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17