BMW M3 Coupe (E30)
2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
1990 – 1990 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 238 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 248 km/h154 mph
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km26.7 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Generation
- M3 Coupe (E30)
- Modification (Engine)
- 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
- Start of production
- 1990
- End of production
- 1990
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Coupe
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 12.5 l/100 km18.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.8 l/100 km30.2 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 8.8 l/100 km26.7 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 6.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 248 km/h154 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 5 kg/Hp11.0 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5 kg/Nm14.9 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 238 Hp
- Power at
- 7000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 96.5
- Torque
- 240 Nm177 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4750 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- S14B25
- Engine displacement
- 2467 cm³2467 cm³ (151 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 95 mm3.7 in
- Piston stroke
- 87 mm3.4 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.4 l1.2 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1200 kg2646 lb
- Max. weight
- 1600 kg3527 lb
- Max load
- 400 kg882 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 420 l111.0 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 70 l18.5 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4345 mm171.1 in
- Width
- 1680 mm66.1 in
- Height
- 1370 mm53.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 2565 mm101.0 in
- Front track
- 1424 mm56.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1445 mm56.9 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.33
- Minimum turning circle
- 11.1 m36.4 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 225/45 ZR16
- Wheel rims size
- 16