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Specification
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Performance
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Year
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1997
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Top
Speed
|
250
kph / 155.3 mph
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Make
|
BMW
|
0
- 60 mph
|
5.5
seconds
|
Model
|
E36
M3 US Spec
|
Top
Speed
|
160
mph
|
Powertrain
Layout
|
Front
Engine / RWD
|
60
- mph Braking Dist
|
114
ft
|
Base
Price
|
$39,950
|
1/4
Mile Time/Speed
|
14.34
sec @ 100.60 mph
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.. |
.EPA
City/Hwy
|
20/28
mpg
|
|
Engine
& Transmission
|
Body
/ Chassis
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Configuration
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Inline-6
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Weight
|
1406
kg / 3100 lbs
|
Valvetrain
|
24V
/ DOHC
|
Length
|
4432
mm / 174.5 in
|
Displacement
|
3152
cc / 192.3 cu in
|
Width
|
1709
mm / 67.3in
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Power
|
240.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
|
Height
|
1336
mm / 52.6 in
|
Torque
|
236 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
|
Wheelbase
|
2770
mm / 109.1 in
|
Bhp
/ Liter
|
76.14
bhp per litre
|
Front
Track
|
1422
mm / 56.0 in
|
Bore
|
86.0
mm / 3.4 in
|
Rear
Track
|
1445
mm / 56.9 in
|
Stroke
|
85.6
mm / 3.4 in
|
Steering
|
M-Tuned
Steering Rack w/Variable Power Assist
|
Redline
|
7000
|
Body
/ Frame
|
Unit
Steel
|
Transmission
Type
|
5-Speed
Manual
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Front
Brakes
|
Internally
Ventialled Discs w/ABS
|
1st
Gear Ratio
|
4.20:1
|
Front
Brake Size
|
315
mm / 12.4 in
|
2nd
Gear Ratio
|
2.49:1
|
Rear
Brakes
|
Internally
Ventialled Discs w/ABS
|
3rd
Gear Ratio
|
1.66:1
|
Rear
Brake Size
|
312
mm / 12.3 in
|
4th
Gear Ratio
|
1.24:1
|
Front
Wheels
|
43
x 19 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
|
5th
Gear Ratio
|
1.00:1
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Rear
Wheels
|
43
x 22 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
|
Final
Drive Ratio
|
3.23:1
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Front
Tires
|
225/40ZR17
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Rear
Tires
|
245/40ZR17
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