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

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1710 mm
Length
4435 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
Boot volume (min)
435 L
Curb weight
1460 kg
Gross weight
1950 kg
Payload
490 kg
Boot volume (max)
435 L
Front track
1422 mm
Rear track
1440 mm

Engine

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

Transmission

Number of gears
6
Gearbox type
Manual
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
215/45 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA72.6 5x120 mm

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

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

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