BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) 1994

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.0i (286 Hp)

Start of production

1994 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1995 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Power per litre

95.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine displacement

2990

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

85.8 mm

Engine oil capacity

7 l

Coolant

10.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1444 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1340 mm

Length

4433 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

390 kg

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

230 l

Max. weight

1930 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

235/40 R17

BMW M3 3.0i (286 Hp)