1996 BMW 3 Series M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1996
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E36 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Sedan
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
3,201 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,433 mm (174.5 in)
Width
1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height
1,365 mm (53.7 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
7,400 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
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
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
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
Engine Coolant
3 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
0.83 :1
Final Drive
3.23 :1
Reverse
3.75 :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
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
62 – 65 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
11 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
13.9 MPG
Highway
31.3 MPG
Combined
21.4 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
275 g/km

Performance

Electronically Limited Top Speed
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,438 mm (56.6 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
110 mm (4.3 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
969 mm (38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
947 mm (37.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,044 mm (41.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
864 mm (34.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,353 mm (53.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,358 mm (53.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,353 mm (53.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,950 kg (4,299 lb)
Cargo Capacity
490 kg (1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
910 kg (2,006 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,120 kg (2,469 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

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

Colour

Non-painted
Bumper

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
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Outside Temperature Indicator
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dials
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
Cassette
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
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
2
Material
Leather
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Volume
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
435 litres

Design

Accent
Painted Inserts (Black)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
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
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

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
Ski/Snowboard-bag
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
  • Centre Rear Seat

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

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional

Safety Testing

General
Adult Occupant
2/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars

Airbags

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

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Optional

Other

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
HB4
Main Beam
HB3
Fog Light, Front
H1

Awards

Canadian
Car of the Year
1997

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