1998 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Sedan

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1998 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Sedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1998
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Variant: M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1998
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

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

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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
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

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)

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

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

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
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
Oil Temperature: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional
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

Car Classification

American Classification: Entry-Level Luxury Car

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

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 312 mm (12.3 in)

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

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)

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

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

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

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
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

Safety Testing

General

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

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Optional

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

3 Series

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

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

Rim Type

Disc Wheel

Spare Wheel

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

Ski/Snowboard-bag

Optional

Remote: Optional

Optional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

Sedan

Variant

3 Series M3 Sedan Generations4 of 11

Year

Powertrain

M3 Sedan

Horsepower

321 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 6-speed

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