BMW M3 Coupe

1986 – 1992 Coupé Germany

The BMW M3 Coupe is a coupé built from 1986 to 1992. All 5 variants use petrol engines, from 195 to 238 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleCoupé

Production1986 – 1992

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power195 – 238 hp

0–100 km/h6.5 – 6.8 s

Top speed230 – 248 km/h

Fuel economy7.8 – 8.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors1987 – 1993 up to220 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.3L 5MT RWD (195 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	195 hp	6.8 s	230	5-Speed manual
2.3L 5MT RWD (200 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	6.7 s	235	5-Speed manual
2.3L 5MT RWD (215 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	215 hp	6.7 s	241	5-Speed manual
Evolution 2.3L 5MT RWD (220 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.7 s	243	5-Speed manual
Sport Evolution 2.5L 5MT RWD (238 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	238 hp	6.5 s	248	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 143.4 KW @ 6750 RPM195 HP @ 6750 RPM192 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM230 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 6750 RPM200 HP @ 6750 RPM197 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM240 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2734 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 158.1 KW @ 6750 RPM215 HP @ 6750 RPM212 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM230 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 161.8 KW @ 6750 RPM220 HP @ 6750 RPM217 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM240 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2467 cm3 (151 ci)
Power: 175 KW @ 7000 RPM238 HP @ 7000 RPM235 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM240 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 154 mph (248 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Length4,346 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,364 mm

Wheelbase2,563 mm

Curb weight1,200 – 1,240 kg

Torque230 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.