BMW 3 Series M3 M
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E36

Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E36 BMW 3 Series M3 M, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 210 kW of power and 320 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 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 1994.

Specification

Trim M
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 210 kW @ 7,000 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 320 N⋅m @ 3,600 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) 6 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 25.6 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) (limited to 250 km/h)
Weight US (kg) 1,535 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 137 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,433 mm
Width (mm) 1,698 mm
Height (mm) 1,365 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7.5J x 17
Rear: 8.5J x 17
Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR17
Rear: 235/40 ZR17
Front Track (mm) 1,422 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,444 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) 65 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,990
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 x 85.8
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 4
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel Management: Bosch DME Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.15

Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020