1993 BMW 3 Series M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1993
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E36
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Coupé Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
286 hp
Power (kW)
210 kW
Torque
320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
6 seconds
Displacement
2,990 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,433 mm (174.5 in)
Width
1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height
1,335 mm (52.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Curb weight
1,460 kg (3,219 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
7.2 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
1.2 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
12 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
65 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
105 A
Alternator Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
85.8 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
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
4.2 :1
2nd Gear
2.49 :1
3rd Gear
1.67 :1
4th Gear
1.24 :1
5th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.15 :1
Reverse
3.89 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Diameter
315 mm (12.4 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
312 mm (12.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Strut Bar
Rear
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.1 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
18.1 MPG
Highway
36.2 MPG
Combined
25.8 MPG

Performance

Electronically Limited Top Speed
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,444 mm (56.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
110 mm (4.3 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
960 mm (37.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
930 mm (36.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,323 mm (52.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,351 mm (53.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,323 mm (52.1 in)

Weight

Curb Weight (DIN)
1,385 kg (3,053 lb)
Gross Weight
1,930 kg (4,255 lb)
Cargo Capacity
470 kg (1,036 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
910 kg (2,006 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,090 kg (2,403 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Passenger
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Laminated
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional

Lights

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

Colour

Finish
Solid

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 Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
MP3
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
10 pcs
Tweeters
2 pcs
Midrange Speakers
2 pcs
Bass Speakers
2 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front)
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
405 litres

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional

Other Features

Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

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

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
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

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Active Bonnet
No
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional

Airbags

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

Child Protection

Feature
Isofix
Integrated Child Seat

Other

Warranty

Rust Damage
6 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
  • Centre
  • Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Passenger Seat
Yes

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
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Read Light
  • SV8.5 (C10W)
  • SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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