BMW M3 US-version 1988 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW M3 US-version |
| Year: | 1988 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2302 ccm |
| Max power: | 194.7 PS (144 kW) at 6750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 230 Nm at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 93.4 x 84 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 227 km/h (141.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1502 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4450 litres (1176 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 300 litres (80 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 280 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 282 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/55-VR16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/55-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1296 kg (2857.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 58 litres (15.32 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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