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1988 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

M3

Model

M3

Modification

2.3 (195 Hp) CAT

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

2302 cm³ 140.48 cu. In.

Power

195 hp (at 6750 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 4750 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 4750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1360 kg 2998.3 lbs

Length

4345 mm 171.06 in

Width

1680 mm 66.14 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg

- Combined

9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.36

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S14Z

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2302 cm³ 140.48 cu. In.

Power

195 hp (at 6750 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 4750 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 4750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Engine oil capacity

4.4 l 4.66 US qt
3.87 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4345 mm 171.06 in

Width

1680 mm 66.14 in

Height

1370 mm 53.94 in

Wheelbase

2565 mm 100.98 in

Front track

1414 mm 55.67 in

Rear (Back) track

1435 mm 56.5 in

Turning diameter

11.1 m 36.42 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1360 kg 2998.3 lbs

Max. weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

303 l 10.7 cu ft

- Max. roof load

360 kg 793.7 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991