1986 BMW 3 Series M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1986
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
E30 1st Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Convertible Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
195 hp
Power (kW)
143 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
228 km/h (142 mph)
0–60 mph
7.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
Displacement
2,302 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,345 mm (171.1 in)
Width
1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height
1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,565 mm (101.0 in)
Curb weight
1,360 kg (2,998 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 15W-40
Engine Coolant, Volume
9 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
93.4 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
84 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.72 :1
2nd Gear
2.4 :1
3rd Gear
1.77 :1
4th Gear
1.26 :1
5th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.25 :1
Reverse
4.23 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Yes
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
62 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
9 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
18.8 MPG
Highway
35.6 MPG
Combined
26.1 MPG

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,414 mm (55.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm (4.9 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
978 mm (38.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
932 mm (36.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,105 mm (43.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,321 mm (52.0 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,720 kg (3,792 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
360 kg (794 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Antenna
Optional
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Headlight Wipers
  • Headlight Washers
  • Headlight Range Adjustment

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Optional
Sport
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
303 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Grey

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Yes

Features

Other Features

Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
  • Medium Executive Car
  • Sports Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H1
Main Beam
H1
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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