BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) 1995

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (321 Hp)

Start of production

1995 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1999 year

Engine

Power

321 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

100.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

11.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Engine displacement

3201

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Coolant

10.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1444 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1335 mm

Length

4433 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

110 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

490 kg

Kerb Weight

1460 kg

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l

Max. weight

1950 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

6 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

225/45 R17; 245/40 R17

BMW M3 3.2 (321 Hp)