BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT 1989, 1990
BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT 1989, 1990

General information

Name

BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT 1989, 1990

Brand
Model
Generation
Year of production

1989

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

2.3 (215 Hp) CAT

Power

215 Hp @ 6750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

230 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

241 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S14B23
Power
215 Hp @ 6750 rpm.
Power per litre
93.4 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine displacement
2302 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
93.4 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1200 kg

Max weight (kg)

1600 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

420 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4345 mm

Width (mm)

1680 mm

Height (mm)

1370 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2565 mm

Front track (mm)

1414 mm

Rear track (mm)

1435 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.1 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

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/55 R15

Rear tires size

205/55 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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