BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution M
2 Door Convertible with 6 speed Manual gearbox
E36
Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E36 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution M, a 2 door petrol convertible with a 6 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 236 kW of power and 350 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds.
The BMW 3 Series E36 started production in 1990 and was in production for approximately 10 years, stopping production in 2000.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1996.
Specification
| Trim | M |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Convertible |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 24V DOHC |
| Engine Code | S50B32 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Multi-Link using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Brakes Front | 315 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 312 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 236 kW @ 7,400 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 350 N⋅m @ 3,250 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.6 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 25 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | (limited to 250 km/h) |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,635 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 144 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 278 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.35 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 1.91 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.67 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,433 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,710 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,340 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 7.5J x 17 Rear: 8.5J x 17 |
| Tyres |
Front: 225/45 R17 Rear: 245/40 R17 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,422 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 62 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 3,201 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 86.4 x 91 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.83 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.23 |
Images
BMW S50B32 ECU
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BMW S50B32 Engine
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BMW S50B32 Engine Bay
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BMW S50B32 Engine Cutaway
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BMW S50B32 Engine Diagram
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BMW S50B32 Engine Valvegear
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BMW S50B32 Valve Head
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Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020