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| General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Make | BMW | Model | 1997 M3 E36 Sedan [North American Spec] |
| Powertrain Layout | Front Engine / RWD | Base Price |USD| | $39,380 |
| Dimensions | |||
| WheelBase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | Length | 4432 mm / 174.5 in |
| Height | 1364 mm / 53.7 in | Width | 1699 mm / 66.9 in |
| Front / Rear Track | F 1422 mm / 56.0 in R 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
Weight | 1429 kgs / 3150 lbs |
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | Inline 6 Cyl | Valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves/Cyl |
| Displacement | 3152 cc / 192.3 cu in | Bore | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Power | ** 179 Kw / 240 bhp @ 6000 RPM | Stroke | 89.6 mm / 3.53 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | Torque | ** 320 Nm / 236 ft lbs @ 3800 RPM |
| BHP/Liter | 76.14 | BHP/Weight | 0.17 |
| Transmission | |||
| Type | 5-Speed Manual | Final Drive | 3.23:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio | 4.20:1 | 2nd Gear Ratio | 2.49:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio | 1.66:1 | 4th Gear Ratio | 1.24:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio | 1.00:1 | 6th Gear Ratio | Not Available |
| Chassis & Body | |||
| Steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist | Tire Sizes | F 225/45ZR-17 R 245/40ZR-17 |
| Brake Types | Vented Discs | Brake Size | F 315 mm / 12.4 in R 312 mm / 12.3 in |
| Available ABS | Yes | Body Material | Unit Steel |
| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 220 kph / 137 mph (Electronically Limited) | 0 - 30 mph | 2.0 seconds |
| 0 - � mile | 14.2 seconds | 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.91g | 0 - 100 mph | 14.5 seconds |
| Drag | Not Available | EPA City/Hwy | 20 / 28 mpg |
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