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1996 BMW 3 Series M3

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Year: 1996
Make: BMW
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Vehicle Details

Year: 1996
Make: BMW
Model

3 Series

Variant

M3

Body Style

Coupe

Generation

E36 Facelift

Seats

5

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: M3 Coupé
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 321 hp
Power (kW): 236 kW
Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph: 5.2 seconds
0–100 km/h: 5.5 seconds
Displacement

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: 1,515 kg (3,340 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 7,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,250 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-40

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Engine Oil, Volume

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Transmission Fluid, Volume

1.75 litres

Engine Coolant, Volume

10.8 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 65 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 115 A
Alternator Voltage: 12 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86.4 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 91 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 11.3 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System

Service Intervals

Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 10,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 6-speed

Gear Ratio

1st Gear: 4.23 :1
2nd Gear: 2.51 :1
3rd Gear: 1.67 :1
4th Gear: 1.23 :1
5th Gear: 1 :1
6th Gear

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

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: 62 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap: Yes

General › Fuel Cap Position

Rear: Right

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 16.9 litres / 100 km
Highway: 7.5 litres / 100 km
Combined

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: 110 mm (4.3 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Optional
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Yes
Speed Limiter: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional

Cruise Control

Active Cruise Control: Optional

Parking Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

DriverYes

Other

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

Fuel Injection

Camshaft Type

DOHC

Engine Block

Cast Iron

Engine Heads

Aluminium

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

0.83 :1

Final Drive

3.23 :1

Reverse

3.75 :1

11 litres / 100 km

Fuel Consumption EPA

City: 16.7 MPG
Highway: 37.7 MPG
Combined: 25.7 MPG

Emission NEDC

CO₂, Combined: 275 g/km

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

Gross Weight: 1,930 kg (4,255 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 490 kg (1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front: 910 kg (2,006 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear: 1,120 kg (2,469 lb)

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Folding: Manual
Heated: Yes
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: Aluminium

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
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

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

Passenger

Yes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

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: Electronic

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

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Optional

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

Awards

Canadian

Car of the Year: 1997

3 Series

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Rim Type

Disc Wheel

Spare Wheel

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

Optional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

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)

Coupe

Variant

3 Series M3 Coupe Generations2 of 6

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

321 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

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