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1987 BMW 3 Series M3
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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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
Sedan
Generation
E30 1st Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
M3 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
195 hp
Power (kW)
143 kW
Torque
225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
Top speed
230 km/h
(143 mph)
0–60 mph
6.4 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.8 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
2,570 mm
(101.2 in)
Curb weight
1,150 kg
(2,535 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
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
80 A
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
93.4 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
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
55 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
19 MPG
Highway
37.9 MPG
Combined
26.8 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,412 mm
(55.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,434 mm
(56.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
925 mm
(36.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,321 mm
(52.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,331 mm
(52.4 in)
Weight
Curb Weight (DIN)
1,075 kg
(2,370 lb)
Gross Weight
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Sun Visors
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlight Range Adjustment
Colour
Finish
Metallic
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
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
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
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lockable
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
21.4 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
425 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Yes
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
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
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
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
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)
3 Series
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
3 Series M3
1986–2025
3 Series M3 Sedan Generations
1 of 11
E30 1st Facelift
1986–1987
Year
1987
Powertrain
M3 Manual
Horsepower
195 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
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