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BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996
BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996
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General information

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

M3
Generation

M3 (E36)
Year of production

1994

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.0 (240 Hp)

Power

240 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

305 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
240 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
80.3 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2990 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
85.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC, VANOS

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4432 mm

Width (mm)

1699 mm

Height (mm)

1364 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2710 mm

Front track (mm)

1422 mm

Rear track (mm)

1438 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 315x28 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 312x20 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/40 R17

Rear tires size

235/40 R17

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 17

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