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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

M3
Generation

M3 (E36)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
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

CO2 emissions (g/km)

275 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 2

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, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

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, Double-VANOS

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1460 kg

Max weight (kg)

1950 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1696 mm

Height (mm)

1365 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

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17

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