BMW M3 3.2 Manual (321 hp)

Generation 2 (E36) · 1992–1999

General

Turning circle
10.7 m
Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of seats
5
Body type
Coupe
Number of doors
2

Dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1335 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Ground clearance
110 mm
Curb weight
1460 kg
Gross weight
1950 kg
Payload
490 kg
Boot volume (min)
405 L
Boot volume (max)
405 L
Front track
1422 mm
Rear track
1438 mm

Engine

Engine capacity
3,201 cm³
Engine power
321 hp
Max power RPM
7,400 rpm
Maximum torque
350 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,250 rpm
Engine type
Petrol
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Bore
86.4 mm
Stroke
91.0 mm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Boost type
None
Compression ratio
11.3
Engine code
S50B32
Engine model
S50B32
Valvetrain
DOHC
Max power (kW)
236 kW

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Tyre size
225/45 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA72.6 5x120 mm

Performance

Cruising range
from 380 to 870 km
Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.5 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
16.9 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
7.5 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
11 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel grade
95 octane

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