1994 BMW 3 Series M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1994
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E36 Facelift
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
2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Curb weight
1,535 kg (3,384 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
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-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
1.66 :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
Front Brakes
Diameter
315 mm (12.4 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
312 mm (12.3 in)

Suspensions

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

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
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 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
26 MPG

Performance

Electronically Limited Top Speed
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,876 mm (73.9 in)
Track, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,444 mm (56.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
108 mm (4.3 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
960 mm (37.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
930 mm (36.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm (41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
818 mm (32.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,412 mm (55.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,394 mm (54.9 in)

Weight

Curb Weight (DIN)
1,460 kg (3,219 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
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
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
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
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
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)

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
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Climate Control › Number of Vents, Front
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dials
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
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 › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
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
  • Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
405 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Painted Inserts (Black)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes
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

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Optional

Other

Warranty

Rust Damage
6 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
  • Centre
  • Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Passenger Seat
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II

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
H7
Main Beam
H7
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 (RY10W)
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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