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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

BMW
Model

M3
Generation

M3 Coupe (E36)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.2 (321 Hp)

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S50B32
Power
321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre
100.3 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3201 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86.4 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1460 kg

Max weight (kg)

1950 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

405 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1710 mm

Height (mm)

1335 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1422 mm

Rear track (mm)

1444 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Rear tires size

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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