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BMW M3 Sports Evolution

General information

ModelBMW M3 Sports Evolution
Year1990
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2467 ccm (150.54 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2467 ccm (150.54 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power241.30 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke95.1 x 87.0 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
0-50 miles4.8 seconds
0-60 miles6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2011 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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