BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT has a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km | 30.2 mpg US | 36.2 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km | 37.9 mpg US | 45.6 mpg UK BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 sec. The maximum speed is 241 km/h | 150 mph.
BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Technical information
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | M3 |
| Generation : | M3 (E30) |
| Engine / modification : | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT |
| Production start : | 1989 year |
| Production end : | 1990 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 6.2 l/100 km | 37.9 mpg US | 45.6 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 7.8 l/100 km | 30.2 mpg US | 36.2 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume : | 70 l | 18.5 US gallons | 15.4 UK gallons |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Performance | |
| Power : | 215 hp | 158 kW |
| Max power in : | 6750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 241 km/h | 150 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 6.7 sec |
| Torque : | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Engine | |
| Model Engine : | S14B23 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 2302 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 4.4 l |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 93.4 mm |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Chassis | |
| Length : | 4345 mm | 171.1 in |
| Width : | 1680 mm | 66.1 in |
| Height : | 1370 mm | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2565 mm | 101.0 in |
| Front track : | 1414 mm | 55.7 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1435 mm | 56.5 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 420 l |
| Front suspension : | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 1600 kg | 3527 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1200 kg | 2646 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 11.1 m |
| BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 205/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size : | R15 |