BMW M3 Sedan (E36)
3.2 (321 Hp)
1995 – 1998 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual
- Power
- 321 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Generation
- M3 Sedan (E36)
- Modification (Engine)
- 3.2 (321 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1995
- End of production
- 1998
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 16.9 l/100 km13.9 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.5 l/100 km31.4 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
- Consumption test cycle
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 275 g/km443 g/mi
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 5.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Emission standard
- Euro 2
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 4.5 kg/Hp9.9 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.2 kg/Nm12.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 321 Hp
- Power at
- 7400 rpm
- Power per litre
- 100.3
- Torque
- 350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3250 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- S50B32
- Engine displacement
- 3201 cm³3201 cm³ (195 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 86.4 mm3.4 in
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm3.6 in
- Compression ratio
- 11.3 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l1.5 gal
- Coolant
- 10.75 l2.8 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1460 kg3219 lb
- Max. weight
- 1950 kg4299 lb
- Max load
- 490 kg1080 lb
- Fuel tank capacity
- 62 l16.4 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4433 mm174.5 in
- Width
- 1696 mm66.8 in
- Height
- 1365 mm53.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 2710 mm106.7 in
- Front track
- 1422 mm56.0 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1438 mm56.6 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.32
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- Front 225/45 R17; Rear 245/40 R17
- Wheel rims size
- Front 7.5J x 17; Rear 8.5J x 17