BMW M3 2.3 Manual (215 hp)

Generation 1 (E30) · 1986–1991

General

Turning circle
11.1 m
Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Cabriolet
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1680 mm
Length
4345 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2565 mm
Boot volume (min)
303 L
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1720 kg
Payload
360 kg
Boot volume (max)
303 L
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1425 mm

Engine

Bore
93.4 mm
Stroke
84.0 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
S14B23
Engine capacity
2,302 cm³
Engine power
215 hp
Max power RPM
6,750 rpm
Maximum torque
230 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
10.5
Valves per cylinder
4
Max torque RPM
4,600 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine code
S14B23
Valvetrain
DOHC
Max power (kW)
158 kW

Transmission

Number of gears
5
Gearbox type
Manual
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.3 s
Cruising range
From 500 to 1, 000 km

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
City fuel consumption
12.5 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
6.6 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
8 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

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