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Model M3 Coupe

General Information

Price [$US] ca. $45,000 (Get the latest price here)
   
Layout front-engine / rear-wheel-drive
Drag Coefficient [cd] 0.33
Curb Weight [lb (kg)] 3415 (1550)
Weight Distribution [%f / r] 50.3 / 49.7
Trunk Space [cu ft. (L)] 14.5
   
Overall Length [in. (mm)] 176.9 (4492)
Overall Width [in. (mm)] 70.1 (1780)
Overall Height [in. (mm)] 54.0 (1372)
Wheelbase [in. (mm)] 107.5 (2731)
Track Front [in. (mm)] 59.4 (1508)
Track Rear [in. (mm)] 60.0 (1525)
   
Steering Rack & Pinion; Power assisted
Turning Radius [ft. (m)] 18.0 (5.5)
Tires front 225/45 ZR18
Tires rear 255/40 ZR18

Engine

Type Inline-6; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain dohc 4-valve/cyl
Displacement [cc] 3246
Bore & Stroke [mm] 87.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Redline [rpm] 8000
   
Max. Power [Bhp at rpm] 333 at 7900
Max. Torque [lb-ft (Nm) at rpm] 262 (355) at 4900
Bhp/Liter 105.7

Accomodation

Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room [in. (mm)] 38.5 (978)
Front Leg Room [in. (mm)] 46.5 (1181)
Rear Head Room [in. (mm)] 35.0 (889)
Rear Leg Room [in. (mm)] 21.5 (546)

Interior Noise

Idle in neutral [dBA] 49
70 mph coasting [dBA] 73

Gear Ratios

1st 4.23:1
2nd 2.53:1
3rd 1.67:1
4th 1.23:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.83:1
Final drive 3.62:1

Suspension

Front MacPherson struts; double-pivot lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Multi-link; coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar

Braking

Front - Brakes 12.8 in. (325 mm) vented discs
Rear - Brakes 12.9 in. (328 mm) vented discs
70 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 155 (48.2)
60 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 112 (34.8)

Performance*

0 - 60 mph [secs] 4.8
0 - 100 mph [secs] 11.6
1/4 mile [secs at mph] 13.3 at 106.8
   
Top Speed [mph] 155 (limited)
Lateral acceleration [g] 0.91
   
Fuel Economy [City/Hwy in mpg] 16 / 24

*Actual performance results may vary depending on specification of vehicle, road and environmental conditions, testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads.

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