BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT 1989

General Information

Modification (Engine)

2.3 (215 Hp) CAT

Start of production

1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1990 year

Engine

Power

215 Hp @ 6750 rpm.

Power per litre

93.4 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

230 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Engine displacement

2302

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.4 l

Coolant

11 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1435 mm

Width

1680 mm

Height

1370 mm

Length

4345 mm

Front track

1414 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.1

Wheelbase

2565 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.8 l

Maximum speed

241 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

420 l

Max. weight

1600 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

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

205/55 R15

BMW M3 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT