BMW M3 1997 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW M3 |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front |
| Displacement: | 3201 ccm |
| Max power: | 243 PS (179 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 235.94 Nm |
| Compression: | 10.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 84.1 x 84.1 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 220 km/h (136.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1869 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 4590 litres (1213 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system . |
| Front tire dimensions: | 235/65-R17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/40-ZR18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1300 kg (2866 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4440 mm (174.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1720 mm (67.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
Other specifications
| Aprox price as new USD: | 46880 |






















