1990 BMW 3 Series M3

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Vehicle Details

Year
1990
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E30 2nd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
238 hp
Power (kW)
175 kW
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
248 km/h (154 mph)
0–60 mph
6.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Displacement
2,467 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,345 mm (171.1 in)
Width
1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height
1,365 mm (53.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,565 mm (101.0 in)
Curb weight
1,275 kg (2,811 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4.4 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
95 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
87 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
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
3.15 :1
Reverse
4.23 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Diameter
229 mm (9.0 in)
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 mm (11.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
282 mm (11.1 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
75 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
18.8 MPG
Highway
37.9 MPG
Combined
26.7 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
205 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,424 mm (56.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm (4.9 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
958 mm (37.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm (36.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,102 mm (43.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,315 mm (51.8 in)

Weight

Curb Weight (DIN)
1,200 kg (2,646 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)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
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
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Windblocker
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

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional

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
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
8 pcs
Tweeters
4 pcs
Midrange Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
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
Yes
Sport
Yes
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
420 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Grey

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional

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
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

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

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Anti-theft Alarm
Optional

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Center Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

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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