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BMW Mbmw m3 coupe 3.0

E36 (1995–1999) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
240 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.0 s
Combined economy
21.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1995
Production end
1995
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Compact
Doors
2
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.0 L
Displacement
3.0 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
240 hp
Engine torque
225 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio
10.5
Bore and stroke
86.4 mm x 85.8 mm
Engine code
S50B30US
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
5-speed manual
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
174.5 in
Width
67.3 in
Height
53.0 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Front track
2.2 in
Rear track
2.2 in
Wheel size
225/45R17
Fuel tank
18.5 US gal

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
25.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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