1987 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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1987 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1987
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Variant: M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1987
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

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

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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

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

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

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

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Windows

Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional

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

Features

Other Features

Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

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

OHC

Engine Block

Cast Iron

Engine Heads

Aluminium

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

Semi-Trailing Arm

18.8 MPG

Highway

35.6 MPG

Combined

26.1 MPG

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)

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

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

Warning Triangle

Optional

First Aid Kit

Optional

Bicycle Holder

Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

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

3 Series

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

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)

Convertible

Variant

3 Series M3 Convertible Generations1 of 8

Year

Powertrain

M3 Convertible Manual

Horsepower

195 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

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