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1989 2.3 (215 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 (215 Hp) CAT

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1989

End of production

1990

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2302 cm³ 140.48 cu. In.

Power

215 hp (at 6750 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

241 km/h 150 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Length

4345 mm 171.06 in

Width

1680 mm 66.14 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg

- Combined

7.8 l/100 km 30.15 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

241 km/h 150 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.33

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S14B23

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2302 cm³ 140.48 cu. In.

Power

215 hp (at 6750 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 4600 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

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

420 l 14.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT is made in 1989 1990