| | PERFORMANCE (Stock) |
 | Acceleration (0-60mph) | 5.7 sec |
| 1/4 Mile (Click for my timeslips) | 13.9 sec @ 99.8 MPH |
| Braking Distance (60-0 MPH) | 113 ft |
| Roadholding index | 0.91 g |
| Slalom | 69.4 MPH |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.32 cd |
| | ENGINE |
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Type |
Gas Inline 6-Cyl, 24 valve |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
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Displacement |
3.2L/3152 CC |
| Bore/Stroke (in) | 3.40/3.53 |
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Fuel System |
EFI |
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SAE Net Horsepower |
240 @ 6000 |
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SAE Net Torque (lb ft) |
236 @ 3800 |
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Electronics |
Siemens OBD-II |
| | ERIC'S CUSTOM MODIFICATIONS |
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3M Window Tint, 35% Side / 20% Rear - Installed June 4, 1999 |
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UUC Motorwerks "Competition" Short Shifter (28% shorter throw than stock) with ERK and Delrin Bushings. Purchased from Turner Motorsport - Installed August 15, 1999 |
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BMW Factory X-Brace. Purchased from South Motors BMW - Installed February 15, 2000 |
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Installed East Coast Induction Systems (ECIS) CAI - October 12, 2001. Purchased from SupremePowerParts. |
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Trackline kit from TC Kline: H&R Sport Springs, w/KONI-SA external adjustable shocks (both front and rear adjustable without removal!), and new rear shock mounts (RSMs). For 'fun' while installing the kit I swapped the stock front strut hats. I ended up with -2.75 and -3.0deg of camber. I felt that was way too much for my 99.1% street car so I got to enjoy taking the car off the alignment rack and returning the mounts to their normal positions. Your results may vary! Obviously for a mostly street car with occasional track visits adjustable camber plates are the way to go. Installed November 16, 2002. |
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Optima 32R Battery installed June 16, 2004 after the original battery finally died. |
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Tires - click on the "Multimeda Files" tab at the top of this page to see some of the tires I have had on the car. |
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US SPEC E36 M3 IMPORT INFORMATION |
| 1994 (sold as 1995 model year) | 2,953 (all coupes) |
| 1995 | 5,806 (5,763 coupes [1,311 automatic], 43 lightweights) |
| 1996 | 3175 (3096 coupes [299 automatic], 79 lightweights) |
| 1997 | 7940 (4535 sedans, 3405 coupes) |
| 1998 | 8762 (3225 sedans, 2876 convertibles, 2661 coupes) |
| 1999 | 6557 (3222 coupes, 3335 convertibles) |
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MILEAGE |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) |
20 City / 28 Hwy |
| Range in Miles | 328 / 459 |
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WEIGHT INFORMATION |
| Weight distribution (Front/Rear %) | 49.7 / 50.3 |
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Base Curb Weight (lb) |
3175 |
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TRANSMISSION |
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Type |
ZF 5 Speed Manual |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Gear Ratio (:1), First |
4.21 |
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Second |
2.49 |
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Third |
1.66 |
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Fourth |
1.24 |
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Fifth |
1.00 |
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Reverse |
3.89 |
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Clutch Size (mm) |
240 |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.23 |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F |
Not Yet Available |
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Maximum Capacity (amps) |
80 |
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COOLING SYSTEM |
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Total System Capacity (qts) |
Not Yet Available |
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SUSPENSION |
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Type |
MacPherson Strut |
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Rear suspension type line 1 |
Multi-Link |
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Front suspension type line 2 |
w/Coil Springs |
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Rear suspension type line 2 |
w/Central Links |
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Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) |
Not Yet Available |
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Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) |
Not Yet Available |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) |
Not Yet Available |
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Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in) |
Not Yet Available |
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BRAKES |
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Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
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ABS System |
Four-Wheel |
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Disc |
Yes |
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Rear disc brake (Yes/No) |
Yes |
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Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.4 x - TBD - |
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Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in) |
12.3 x - TBD - |
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TIRES |
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Spare wheel size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
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Size |
P225/45ZR17 |
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Rear tire size |
P245/40ZR17 |
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Spare wheel type |
Cast Alloy |
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WHEELS |
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Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
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Rear wheel size (in) |
17 x 8.5 |
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Front Rim Type (M-Contour) / Weight (lbs) |
Cast Alloy / 23.0 |
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Rear Rim Type (M-Contour) / Weight (lbs) |
Cast Alloy / 23.3 |
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STEERING |
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Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
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Ratio (:1), Overall |
17.8 |
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Lock to Lock Turns |
3.2 |
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Curb to Curb |
38.1 |
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Wall to Wall |
Not Yet Available |
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FUEL TANK |
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Capacity, Approx (gal) |
16.4 |
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EXTERIOR DIMENSION |
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Wheelbase (in) |
106.3 |
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Length, Overall (in) |
174.5 |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
67.3 |
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Height, Overall (in) |
52.6 |
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Tread Width (in), Front |
56.0 |
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Rear |
56.6 |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
3.5 |
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CARGO AREA DIMENSION |
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Liftover Height (in) |
Not Yet Available |
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Trunk Volume (cu ft) |
14.3 |
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INTERIOR DIMENSION |
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Passenger Capacity |
5 |
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Passenger Volume (cu ft) |
82.0 |
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EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
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Head Room (in) |
37.8 |
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Leg Room (in) |
41.2 |
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Shoulder Room (in) |
55.6 |
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Hip Room (in) |
52.1 |
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Rear seat head room (in) |
36.6 |
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Rear seat leg room (in) |
32.7 |
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Rear seat shoulder room (in) |
54.9 |
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Rear seat hip room (in) |
Not Yet Available |
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