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1997 BMW M3

1997 BMW M3
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A car for anyone with gasoline in their veins


by djgogl: Written: Jun 15 '00


Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Best handiling, best speed, best everything
Cons: not luxorious, no arm rests,

you can get a ferrari for a 150,000 dollars and the skid plate turning is 0.92 gs, however why not get an m3 it also has .92 and its much more reliable, I own a m3 sedan 1997 and its a total race car in disguise. it has 33,000 miles and has no problems you will be amaxed of how fast u can take a turn with confidence

You must expierence driving an m3, you can not explain in words you must feel it

3.2 litter
240 horsepower ( very efficient)
0-60 (manual) 5.5
0-60 (manual) 5.9-6.0



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General M3 Sedan
Curb weight, lb.: 3,175
......Manual transmission 5-Speed
Weight distribution, front/rear, % 49.7/50.3
Wheelbase, in. 106.7
Track, front/rear, in. 56.0/56.6
Length x width x height, in. 174.5 x 66.9 x 53.7

Body M3 Sedan
Type Unitized all-steel structure with crumple zones front/rear
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.32
EPA size classification Subcompact

Accommodations M3 Sedan
Seating capacity, persons 5
Shoulder room, front/rear, in. 53.5/53.3
Head room, front/rear, in. 38.1/37.3
Leg room, front/rear, in. 41.1/33.7
EPA interior volume, cu ft. 82.0
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.
(can be expanded by folding rear seats) 10.3

Engine M3 Sedan
Engine type 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder, variable valve timing
Bore x stroke, in./mm 3.40 x 3.53/86.4 x 89.6
Displacement, cu in./cc 192/3152
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Power @ rpm, hp
(preliminary data) 240 @ 6000
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.
(preliminary data) 236 @ 3800
Engine-management system Siemens DME MS 41.2 with knock control
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 16.4

Drivetrain M3 Sedan
Drive system Front engine/rear-wheel drive
Manual transmission ZF C 5-speed
Ratios:
......1st 4.20 : 1
......2nd 2.49 : 1
......3rd 1.66 : 1
......4th 1.24 : 1
......5th 1.00 : 1
......Reverse 3.89 : 1
Final drive ratio 3.23 : 1

Chassis M3 Sedan
Front suspension Macpherson struts, arc-shaped lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, M calibration
Rear suspension Multi-link system with Central Links, upper and lower lateral arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, BMW M sports suspension system
Steering type Rack and pinion, engine speed-sensitive variable power assist and variable rate
......Overall ratio Variable
......Turns, lock-to-lock 3.25
......Turning circle, ft. TBD; est. 38.0
Wheels:
......Standard Cast alloy, 17 x 7.5J front/17 x 8.5J rear
......Optional Forged alloy, 17 x 7.5J front/17 x 8.5J rear
Tires:
......Standard 225/45ZR-17 front / 245/40ZR-17 rear
Brake system 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Antilock braking system (ABS) Standard

Performance data M3 Sedan
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec., manufacturer's data*1*, manual/automatic
5.7/6.4
Top speed, mph, manual*1*
(preliminary data) 137
Fuel economy, EPA estimated mpg, city/highway 20/28




Product Rating: 5.0
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