BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 11.0 l/100 km | 21.4 mpg US | 25.7 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 16.9 l/100 km | 13.9 mpg US | 16.7 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km | 31.4 mpg US | 37.7 mpg UK BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Technical information
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | M3 |
| Generation : | M3 Coupe (E36) |
| Engine / modification : | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1995 year |
| Production end : | 1999 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 16.9 l/100 km | 13.9 mpg US | 16.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 7.5 l/100 km | 31.4 mpg US | 37.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 11.0 l/100 km | 21.4 mpg US | 25.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume : | 62 l | 16.4 US gallons | 13.6 UK gallons |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 321 hp | 236 kW |
| Max power in : | 7400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 5.5 sec |
| Torque : | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Engine | |
| Model Engine : | S50B32 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 3201 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 5.5 l |
| Coolant : | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke : | 91 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 86.4 mm |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | 6 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 6 |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4433 mm | 174.5 in |
| Width : | 1710 mm | 67.3 in |
| Height : | 1335 mm | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2700 mm | 106.3 in |
| Front track : | 1422 mm | 56.0 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1444 mm | 56.9 in |
| Ride height(clearance) : | 110 mm | 4.3 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 405 l |
| Front suspension : | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 1950 kg | 4299 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight : | 1460 kg | 3219 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.7 m |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size : | R17 |